Frequently Asked Questions
Hermosa Beach. Our event spans from Valley Drive to the south side of the Pier on the beach.
No, Memorial Day weekend Fiesta Hermosa is the only Fiesta this year.
All areas of Fiesta Hermosa are free to enter and roam. The only area that requires admission is The Garden (21+ only) with a $10 daily cover charge. You can purchase pre-sale tickets online or at-the-door. Pre-sale tickets get access to a will call line entry. We strongly encourage early arrival (before 4pm) to guarantee entry into the Garden before capacity is reached.
Carnival passes are sold at the Carnival. No pre-sales.
Beverage sales are inside the Garden.
Entrance tickets and beverage sales are non-refundable.
Yes! Visit our parking and transportation page for guidance.
Yes! We have tables and chair set up at the Carnival, Food Fair and The Garden for you to take a break or enjoy a meal.
Parking in Hermosa Beach in the summer is always a challenge. We recommend making a plan before you visit. Visit our parking page for guidance. We heavily suggest you avoid taking a chance with trying to find parking in the area yourself—trust us, you will spend a lot of time driving in traffic looking.
We have a divine selection of local and festival vendors selling food in the Food Fair, adjacent to the Garden, and the Carnival in the Community Center parking lot. But remember that Hermosa has dozens of dining options in the downtown area and we encourage guests to visit their favorite food destinations in Hermosa.
There is a $10 daily cover charge for the Garden. You can purchase pre-sale tickets online or at-the-door.
Pre-sale tickets get access to a will call line entry. We strongly encourage early arrival (before 4pm) to guarantee entry into the Garden before capacity is reached.
Entrance tickets and beverage sales are non-refundable.
No, there is no Beach Concert at Fiesta Hermosa this year. However, we still have 4 music stages to enjoy, including an upgraded Garden Stage.
The Garden is 21+ only. Per our ABC permit, we cannot allow persons under 21 years of age to enter. This includes newborn babies.
Adults 21+ are permitted in the Garden. All other areas of Hermosa are open to all ages!
Dress code? In Hermosa? That’s silly. Hermosa is an inclusive and inviting environment. With that said, we kindly ask you to be appropriate in our family-friendly environment.
Yes, dogs are allowed to wander all areas of Fiesta, especially service animals. However, we HIGHLY discourage dogs from entering the Garden. It will be a very crowded environment and not suitable for your furry friends. While allowed, it's best not to bring them.
Sorta. The Beer Garden as we knew it is now simply The Garden. This is because we not only serve local brews up also wine and pre-batched spirits.
Some of our sponsors will have exhibits on Pier Plaza. We also welcome folks to enjoy the outdoor dining on the Plaza during the festival.
Also, we will host an Acoustic Stage near the pier head.
Applications are now closed. To be added to a reminder list for next year's Fiesta vendor application, email kim@kimrugglesevents.com.
To the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. We are completely independent of the City of Hermosa Beach. We are a nonprofit that serves to promote and benefit the small business community here in Hermosa as well as stimulate tourism.
Yes, but there are limited spaces and the application period ends April 30, 2025. The Free Speech Zone is located on Upper Pier in front of the fire station.
The application is open until April 30, 2025.