Information on the Hermosa Centennial Mural

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Unveiled on January 10, 2026  the mural is located 22 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. This vibrant 40-by-8-foot mural celebrates the rich and diverse history of the community, beginning with its earliest inhabitants the Tongva Indians. It traces the evolution of the city through iconic moments and landmarks, including the Red Car, the early beach cottages along the coast,  the Biltmore Hotel, Insomniac Café and Bookstore, and the Lighthouse—birthplace of the West Coast jazz movement.

  The mural also highlights Hermosa Beach’s cultural legacy as the home of beach volleyball, the surfboard revolution from the 1960s to today, the rise of punk music,the evolution of skateboarding, and the city’s enduring connection to its Sister City, Loreto.

Created using historical photographs and brought to life through the talent of artist Dawn Whitney-Hall, the mural honors the families, businesses, and culture that have shaped this remarkable beach town and will continue to inspire generations to come.

Working from first hand accounts, interviews and research we intend on highlighting as many aspects of this beautiful town and will work diligently to bring our history alive for all of  you.

Left, Mayor of Hermosa Beach with the Olympic delegation from India during the 1932 Olympics to attend a dinner at the Hermosa Biltmore Hotel hosted by Mayor Logan Cotton.