- 1. What sport is Hermosa Beach particularly popular for?
A) Beach volleyball
B) Surfing
C) Tennis
D) Soccer
- 2. Which professional tournament is held in Hermosa Beach?
A) AVP Hermosa Beach Open
B) Beach Olympics
C) WCT Finals
D) US Open of Surfing
- 3. Who owns the beach in Hermosa Beach?
A) The city of Hermosa Beach
B) The state of California
C) The county of Los Angeles
D) The federal government
- 4. What is the name of the trail that runs parallel to The Strand?
A) The Coastal Path
B) The Hermosa Parkway
C) Hermosa Valley Greenbelt
D) The Railroad Trail
- 5. How large is the Hermosa Valley Greenbelt?
A) 50 acres
B) 24 acres
C) 10 acres
D) 5 acres
- 6. What was the original purpose of the land now used for the Greenbelt?
A) Residential housing
B) Commercial farmland
C) Military base
D) Railroad easement
- 7. Who led the grassroots group that fought to preserve the Greenbelt?
A) The City Council
B) The Beach Commission
C) The Mayor
D) Rosamond Fogg
- 8. What percentage of the vote did the Greenbelt preservation initiative receive?
A) Almost 65%
B) Almost 50%
C) Almost 87%
D) Almost 95%
- 9. How was the purchase of the Greenbelt land partially funded?
A) A property tax increase
B) Private donations
C) State grants
D) A 2% utility user's tax
- 10. What type of wildlife is specifically mentioned as being found in the Greenbelt?
A) California condor
B) Mountain lion
C) Sea turtle
D) Monarch butterfly
- 11. Which organization identified Hermosa Beach as a world class pedestrian city?
A) The Department of Parks and Recreation
B) AIA R/UDAT
C) The Urban Land Institute
D) The Sierra Club
- 12. The Greenbelt is part of what type of national network?
A) Rails to trails
B) National Parks
C) State highway system
D) Federal biking highway
- 13. To which city does The Strand stretch to the north?
A) Long Beach
B) Manhattan Beach
C) Santa Monica
D) Malibu
- 14. To which city does The Strand stretch to the south?
A) Palos Verdes
B) Torrance
C) San Pedro
D) Redondo Beach
- 15. What kind of surface is found on the Greenbelt trails?
A) Paved asphalt
B) Gravel
C) Soft woodchip
D) Concrete
- 16. What were the most common occupations for Hermosa Beach residents in 2024?
A) Healthcare, education, and social services
B) Construction, trades, and transportation
C) Technology, engineering, and manufacturing
D) Management, sales, and administrative support
- 17. How many parking meters are located in Hermosa Beach?
A) 1,800
B) 1,570
C) 1,250
D) 2,100
- 18. When does the Fiesta Hermosa take place?
A) Every weekend in July
B) First week of June
C) Every Friday in August
D) Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends
- 19. What are the three components of the Hermosa Ironman triathlon?
A) Running, paddling, and drinking beer
B) Running, jumping, and swimming
C) Surfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking
D) Swimming, cycling, and running
- 20. When was the AVP Hermosa Beach Open started?
A) 2021
B) 2005
C) 1969
D) 1978
- 21. Where is the ShockBoxx Art Gallery located?
A) Valley Drive
B) 6th & Cypress
C) Pier Plaza
D) The Strand
- 22. In what month does the Hermosa Beach Film Festival typically take place?
A) June
B) August
C) July
D) February
- 23. What is the duration of the Hermosa Beach Sunset Concert series?
A) 2 weeks
B) 6 weeks
C) 4 weeks
D) 8 weeks
- 24. On which days is the Farmers' Market held on Valley Drive?
A) Sunday
B) Wednesday
C) Friday
D) Monday
- 25. What percentage of the Sand and Strand Run takes place on the beach?
A) 30%
B) 45%
C) 50%
D) 55%
- 26. Which jazz venue is located in Hermosa Beach?
A) The Comedy and Magic Club
B) Hermosa Beach Playhouse
C) ShockBoxx Art Gallery
D) The Lighthouse Cafe
- 27. Since what year has Jay Leno performed at the Comedy and Magic Club?
A) 1978
B) 2021
C) 1969
D) 2005
- 28. Which of these bands is noted for having lived or rehearsed in Hermosa Beach?
A) The Beach Boys
B) Black Flag
C) Guns N' Roses
D) Red Hot Chili Peppers
- 29. When did the Hermosa Beach Pride parade and festival begin?
A) 2005
B) 1969
C) 2021
D) 1978
- 30. In which census did Hermosa Beach first appear as a city?
A) 1900
B) 1910
C) 1930
D) 1920
- 31. What was the population of Hermosa Beach as of the 2020 census?
A) 18,900
B) 19,506
C) 19,728
D) 20,000
- 32. What percentage of the 2020 population in Hermosa Beach was White?
A) 86.8%
B) 76.6%
C) 70.1%
D) 80.5%
- 33. What percentage of Hermosa Beach residents lived in urban areas according to the 2020 census?
A) 99.9%
B) 50.0%
C) 100.0%
D) 95.0%
- 34. According to the 2023 American Community Survey estimates, what was the median household income?
A) $140,500
B) $101,655
C) $152,019
D) $125,000
- 35. What percentage of the population lived below the poverty line according to the 2023 estimates?
A) 3.4%
B) 2.1%
C) 7.2%
D) 5.3%
- 36. What was the population of Hermosa Beach according to the 2010 census?
A) 19,728
B) 18,500
C) 19,506
D) 21,000
- 37. In 2020, what percentage of households had children under the age of 18?
A) 23.6%
B) 15.5%
C) 30.0%
D) 19.7%
- 38. How many housing units were there in Hermosa Beach in 2020?
A) 9,550
B) 9,247
C) 10,038
D) 10,162
- 39. What is the average summer air temperature in Hermosa Beach?
A) 85 °F
B) 68 °F
C) 74 °F
D) 70 °F
- 40. How many days of sunshine does Hermosa Beach average per year?
A) 300
B) 280
C) 350
D) 325
- 41. What is the name locals use for the morning fog and haze in June?
A) Coastal Cloud
B) June Gloom
C) Beach Mist
D) Marine Layer
- 42. During which months does the rainy season occur?
A) Late October through late March
B) January through December
C) June through August
D) May through September
- 43. What is the average annual rainfall in Hermosa Beach?
A) 25 inches
B) 14 inches
C) 10 inches
D) 20 inches
- 44. What is the average water temperature in Hermosa Beach?
A) 55 °F
B) 60 °F
C) 70 °F
D) 65 °F
- 45. Why is smog less of a problem in Hermosa Beach than elsewhere in Los Angeles?
A) Strict factory regulations
B) Cool ocean breezes
C) High elevation
D) Lack of traffic
- 46. What usually burns off the morning fog by noon?
A) Santa Ana winds
B) Ocean currents
C) The strong sun
D) High winds
- 47. What temperature can beach temperatures reach during the summer months?
A) Mid-90s °F
B) Over 100 °F
C) Mid-70s °F
D) Mid-80s °F
- 48. What does the name Hermosa mean in Spanish?
A) Sunny
B) Beautiful
C) Coastal
D) Peaceful
- 49. What is the name of the paved path that runs along the beach?
A) The Pacific Path
B) Hermosa Way
C) The Strand
D) The Boardwalk
- 50. In what year was the first pier built in Hermosa Beach?
A) 1901
B) 1904
C) 1907
D) 1913
- 51. What was the name of the original Spanish land grant that included Hermosa Beach?
A) Rancho Sausal Redondo
B) Rancho Los Angeles
C) Rancho Del Mar
D) Rancho San Pedro
- 52. What crop was grown on the rolling hills of Hermosa Beach in its early days?
A) Grapes
B) Barley
C) Wheat
D) Corn
- 53. When did Hermosa Beach become an incorporated city?
A) 1904
B) 1913
C) 1900
D) 1907
- 54. How many blocks wide is Hermosa Beach from east to west?
A) 15 blocks
B) 10 blocks
C) 20 blocks
D) 40 blocks
- 55. What was the name of the trolley system later known as the 'Red Cars'?
A) Los Angeles Pacific Railway
B) Hermosa Trolley Line
C) Santa Fe Railway
D) Pacific Electric Railway Company
- 56. What material was used to construct the second pier?
A) Wood
B) Steel
C) Asphalt
D) Concrete
- 57. What facility is currently housed in the auditorium building near the pier?
A) A shopping mall
B) The police station
C) Los Angeles County Public Library
D) The city hall
- 58. What major highway runs through the middle of Hermosa Beach?
A) Santa Fe Avenue
B) Pacific Coast Highway
C) Hermosa Avenue
D) The Strand
- 59. What was the amount of the city's expenditures in 2009?
A) $12.2 million
B) $32.4 million
C) $23.0 million
D) $33.9 million
- 60. What were the total assets of the city according to the 2009 report?
A) $12.2 million
B) $33.9 million
C) $32.4 million
D) $93.8 million
- 61. In what year was the Beach Cities Health District created?
A) 1993
B) 2002
C) 2009
D) 1955
- 62. What was the original name of the Beach Cities Health District?
A) Hermosa Beach Health Center
B) Team South Hospital
C) AdventurePlex
D) South Bay Hospital
- 63. In what year did the organization take on the name 'Beach Cities Health District'?
A) 2006
B) 1955
C) 2002
D) 1993
- 64. When did Beach Cities Health District open AdventurePlex?
A) 1993
B) 2002
C) 2009
D) 1955
- 65. What is the street address of the Hermosa Beach Post Office?
A) 565 Pier Avenue
B) 1200 The Strand
C) 500 Pier Avenue
D) 565 The Strand
- 66. In what year did the new lifeguard headquarters building open at the Hermosa Beach Pier?
A) 2002
B) 2009
C) 2006
D) 1993
- 67. Who is the current Captain commanding 'Team HB'?
A) Robert Beach
B) None
C) Tracy Lizzotte
D) John Smith
- 68. Which Democrat represents Hermosa Beach in the 24th senatorial district?
A) Al Muratsuchi
B) John McCain
C) Ted Lieu
D) Ben Allen
- 69. Which Democrat represents Hermosa Beach in the 66th Assembly district?
A) Al Muratsuchi
B) Ben Allen
C) John L. Gaunt
D) Barack Obama
- 70. Which congressional district is Hermosa Beach located in?
A) 36th
B) 80th
C) 66th
D) 24th
- 71. Who represented Hermosa Beach in the 2008 presidential election?
A) Barack Obama
B) Al Muratsuchi
C) John McCain
D) Ted Lieu
- 72. Which percentage of the vote did Barack Obama receive in the 2008 election in Hermosa Beach?
A) 50%
B) 36%
C) 90%
D) 61%
- 73. Which high school is part of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District?
A) Redondo Union High School
B) South Bay High
C) Mira Costa High School
D) Hermosa Valley High
- 74. What score did the Hermosa Beach City School District receive on the 2006 California Academic Performance Index?
A) 915
B) 800
C) 906
D) 950
- 75. Where did the International Bilingual School move in 1992?
A) Redondo Beach
B) Palos Verdes Estates
C) Manhattan Beach
D) Los Angeles
- 76. Which 1976 film was shot in Hermosa Beach?
A) Carrie
B) Jackie Brown
C) Point Break
D) La La Land
- 77. Which TV show filmed its fourth season primarily at the Sea Sprite Hotel in 2019?
A) Veronica Mars
B) Beverly Hills, 90210
C) Summerland
D) The O.C.
- 78. Who took the Pulitzer-winning photograph 'Tragedy by the Sea' in Hermosa Beach?
A) John L. Gaunt
B) Barack Obama
C) Al Muratsuchi
D) Ted Lieu
- 79. What is the sister city of Hermosa Beach?
A) Manhattan Beach, California
B) Tokyo, Japan
C) La Paz, Mexico
D) Loreto, Baja California Sur
- 80. Which television show featured a Beach House on the north end of The Strand?
A) Beverly Hills, 90210
B) Veronica Mars
C) The O.C.
D) Summerland
|