Public Art in the South Bay

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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.

1. Just a short bicycle ride from this location there are several public art pieces created by former Hermosa Beach resident Chris Barela. First, turn around to the west from the mural you just across the strand along the beach  will see the Tim Kelly Statue.Barela was responsible to recast and bring this state back after many years in 2005.
2. Just a short bicycle ride from this location there are several public art pieces by former Hermosa Beach resident Chris Barela. First if you are to run around to the west from the mural you will see the Tim Kelly Statue.
3. To the south along the strand into the King Harbor area over looking the Sea Side Lagoon to the South in Redondo Beach.
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5. To north along the Manhattan Beach Strand at the Manhattan Beach Pier is the Catalina Paddle board Statue.