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Take a musical walk through time and discover how this little beach town became a Mecca for music.
The world famous Lighthouse Cafe. Home of West Coast Cool jazz.
Hear the first hand story of where surf music was born and where The Beach Boys played in '61.
Hermosa Beach Guided Audio Walking Tour
We'll stop at a few murals and hear the backstory.

Hermosa Beach Guided Audio Walking Tour

By Experience GPS Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$50 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

JAZZ! SURF! PUNK!

Discover how this tiny beach town became a mecca for trailblazing music for more than 75 years. Walk with Joe Nolte, “The Godfather of South-Bay Punk” on a musical journey through time.

Music is the thread that connects one generation to the next, but this thoughtful and intimate storey is about more than music. It’s about the history of Hermosa.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor, or you’ve lived in Hermosa your whole life, you’ll discover hidden gems, hear untold stories, and better appreciate what truly makes Hermosa, Hermosa.

This unique walking tour combines an immersive audio and visual experience from a free app you download onto your phone as well as an in-person guide, the creator of the app.

NOTE: Start times can be flexible, Just message for other options for start times.

Activity location

  • Hermosa Beach Pier
    • 1 Pier Ave,
    • 90254-3731, Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Watermans
    • 22 Pier Avenue
    • 90254, Hermosa Beach, California, United States

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Hermosa Beach Guided Audio Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m1h 15m
  • English

JAZZ! SURF! PUNK!

Discover how this tiny beach town became a mecca for trailblazing music for more than 75 years. Walk with Joe Nolte, “The Godfather of South-Bay Punk” on a musical journey through time.

Music is the thread that connects one generation to the next, but this thoughtful and intimate storey is about more than music. It’s about the history of Hermosa.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor, or you’ve lived in Hermosa your whole life, you’ll discover hidden gems, hear untold stories, and better appreciate what truly makes Hermosa, Hermosa.

This unique walking tour combines an immersive audio and visual experience from a free app you download onto your phone as well as an in-person guide, the creator of the app.

NOTE: Start times can be flexible, Just message for other options for start times.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$49.87 x 1 AdultAU$49.87
Total
Price is AU$49.87
Until Wed, 15 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDownload the free app and Hermosa Audio Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour takers can join me after our walk at a Restaurant on the Pier, will offer you 1 complimentary drink (alcoholic or non) with any item on the menu!
  • What's includedWhat's included1 Speaker per group tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmart phone and headphones or earbuds

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hermosa Beach Pier
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
We'll take a walk out onto the pier and learn about Hermosa's early history and people, from the local Native American Tongva tribe, to the area's settlers. You'll see a photo taken 100 years ago and stand in the exact spot it was taken. Listen to a 94 year old surfer, Tommy Rice describe what it was like to be a surfing pioneer and sleep under the pier where you stand. Then you'll hear about how swing music came to Hermosa and changed this town forever.
The Lighthouse Cafe
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
You'll hear the storey of how a struggling musician and a down on his luck gambler transformed a dive bar in 1949 into one of THE most happening jazz clubs west of Chicago. Hear the stories from the people who were here in the 50's. From Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, all the greats played The Lighthouse.
Abigaile Restaurant and Brewery
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the location that was "The Church", where hardcore punk rock was born in the late 70's. You'll hear from voices like Keith Morris from Black Flag who lived and practised there and Jim Lindberg from Pennywise. See photos of the punk scene from photographer, "Spot'.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHermosa Beach Pier
    • 1 Pier Ave,
    • 90254-3731, Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWatermans
    • 22 Pier Avenue
    • 90254, Hermosa Beach, California, United States

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