The Lighthouse Cafe

30 Pier Ave | Hermosa Beach Capacity - 135 people

About

The Lighthouse Cafe is a historic live music bar steps from the Hermosa Beach Pier, celebrated as a cornerstone of West Coast jazz since it began hosting jazz in 1949 and the home of the Lighthouse All-Stars. Today it presents an eclectic mix of genres most nights and is known to many as a filming location from La La Land. Its brick-walled, intimate room sits right on Pier Plaza amid a dense cluster of bars and restaurants.

Getting there

Parking

No dedicated lot; use nearby city-run parking: Lot A (1101 Hermosa Ave) and Parking Structure C (1301 Hermosa Ave), plus metered street parking around Pier Ave.

Public transit

Beach Cities Transit Line 109 serves Hermosa Beach Pier/Pier Ave and connects to the LAX City Bus Center; LA Metro Bus 232 runs along Pacific Coast Highway a few blocks east. Nearest Metro Rail is the C Line (Green) at Redondo Beach or Douglas stations, reachable via BCT 109.