Martha’s Hermosa Beach – Perfect Dog Friendly Brunch

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About Martha’s Hermosa Beach

Martha’s Hermosa Beach, formerly known as Martha’s 22nd Street Grill, is the kind of breakfast spot Southern California locals protect and visitors stumble into by luck. It sits on 22nd Street, just steps from the sand, which means the soundtrack to your morning is the Pacific rolling in, not traffic. Order a coffee, settle into the patio, and the pace of the day drops a gear.

For Las Vegas travelers who just finished the long drive west on the I-15, it is a smart first stop at the coast: no velvet ropes, no cover charge, just a table, a breeze, and a plate of something fresh. Whether you live a few blocks away or you are visiting Hermosa Beach for the first time, Martha’s has a way of making you feel like a regular by the second sip.

The patio is the headline. In a part of the world where most restaurants steer you indoors, Martha’s hands you an outdoor table within earshot of the surf. You will not get a postcard view of the water from every seat, and that is fine, because the real draw is the sound of the waves, the salt in the air, and the coastal breeze that keeps a slow morning feeling genuinely slow.

The design stays simple and unpretentious on purpose. Nothing competes with the ingredients, the weather, or the shoreline. It works as a third space, somewhere between home and the day ahead, where you can recharge before the beach, the pier, or the commute pulls you back in. For a stretch of Los Angeles County that can run fast, that restraint is the real luxury.

The menu covers both moods of a good brunch. If you want to start light, you will find fresh fruit, smoothies, light salads, and healthy morning bowls built around fresh, coastal inspired ingredients. If you want to indulge, the kitchen turns out classic breakfast staples with a local flair, the kind of plates that make perfect sense after a surf session or a long walk on the Strand. A mimosa fits the setting just as easily as a strong cup of coffee. The room does not chase trends. Martha’s values quality over novelty, and that consistency is why regulars keep coming back and why first timers usually plan a return visit before the check arrives.

Four legged guests are part of the picture here. The patio is dog friendly, so a morning stroll along the Strand with your pup can end with a proper breakfast instead of a quick goodbye at the gate. The service matches the setting: warm, easygoing, and unhurried. That is a big reason Martha’s Hermosa Beach has become a fixture for people who love the Southern California shoreline, from early surfers to families to couples looking for a quiet mimosa by the ocean.

Hermosa Beach itself is one of the most recognizable beach cities in Los Angeles County, known for wide sand, volleyball, surf culture, and a pedestrian friendly layout centered on the pier. Martha’s fits that identity without shouting about it, which is exactly why it works. It is easy to find, easy to like, and hard to replace.

I lived in Hermosa Beach in the early 1990s, and Martha’s was my favorite spot back then. These days, whenever I’m visiting Southern California, I still make a special trip to Hermosa Beach just to eat here. It’s the kind of place I think about long before I’m back in town. Some places earn a permanent spot on your list, and this is one of them.

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Martha’s Hermosa Beach is open daily from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, so this is strictly a breakfast and lunch operation. Weekends and sunny mornings draw the biggest crowds, and the patio seats closest to the sand go first. For the calmest experience, arrive close to opening, or aim for the back half of the lunch window after the weekend brunch wave has passed. If you are bringing a larger group, call ahead at the number listed above. The patio is the main attraction, and a full house means a wait that is easy to avoid with a quick conversation beforehand.

You will find Martha’s on 22nd Street, just steps from the sand in Hermosa Beach, California. Parking near the beach in this part of the South Bay takes planning, so build in extra time on weekends and holidays, and read posted signs carefully before you walk away from your car. If you are staying close by, walking or biking in is the easiest play, and a rideshare removes the parking puzzle entirely. Arriving on foot along the Strand is the most scenic option, and it helps you work up an appetite.

Dogs are welcome on the patio, so bring a leash and plan on a calm, well mannered visit. The atmosphere is casual and laid back, which means beach clothes fit right in. Dress for the coast, not the desert: mornings near the water can run cool and breezy even when the afternoon warms up, so a light layer is worth packing, along with sunglasses for the glare off the sand. If you are driving in from Las Vegas, treat this as a reward stop, a slow breakfast that resets you after the miles.

Plan to make a morning of it. After you eat, the wide sand and the Strand are right there, and the pier and the rest of Hermosa Beach are an easy walk or bike ride away. Want more to explore nearby? Browse our Hermosa Beach listings. Driving the coast afterward? Our Best Travel Playlist Songs collection has a genre for every mile of the road.