"The first hotel in Hermosa Beach, established in 1964 and recently remodeled in 2025 to refresh its look while retaining an easygoing beach vibe; located off the Strand and steps from the sand, it introduced a new restaurant called Surfer Girl as part of the renovation." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines