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Hermosa (Upper & Lower) in La Jolla

City Subarea G coastal-access facts for La Jolla Hermosa — Upper vs Lower survey context, Camino de la Costa shoreline points, and how remodel / historic rules apply.

Between Bird Rock and the Barber / Windansea shoreline corridor, La Jolla Hermosa is how the City’s Community Plan labels Subarea G. Local language often splits Lower Hermosa (the ocean-side La Jolla Hermosa tract) from Upper Hermosa (the 1927 foothill development). This page sticks to City CPA and historic-survey place facts — not medians or demographic claims.

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The place

CPA Subarea G — La Jolla Hermosa. High tides and hazardous bluffs limit public access to and along the shoreline. Near the south end of Hermosa Terrace Park, a paved walkway provides shoreline access. Visual access is available from Camino de la Costa, Mira Monte Place, and Cortez Place (La Jolla Community Plan; Appendix G).

1920s origins (City historic survey): La Jolla Hermosa developed by La Jolla Properties with paved streets, curbs, sidewalks, and alleys. Upper Hermosa, also by La Jolla Properties, opened in 1927 (tract engineer Frank H. Dodge; double horseshoe drive along the foothills per survey narrative).

Lower vs Upper · shoreline anchors

City historic survey language: La Jolla Hermosa is commonly known as Lower Hermosa, bounded by Hermosa Terrace subdivision (north), the Pacific Ocean (west), Bird Rock subdivision (south), and La Jolla Hermosa Unit A (east). Upper Hermosa is the separate 1927 foothill development. There is no single City GIS line on this page that re-draws every lot — confirm the parcel with City / Assessor maps.

Appendix shoreline / park anchors: Hermosa Terrace Park (~0.92-acre shoreline park south of Palomar Avenue); dedicated easement off Camino de la Costa near Winamar; Cortez Place and Mira Monte Place street ends; Camino de la Costa street end; Costa Place (steep / hazardous — retain as open space per plan text); La Jolla Hermosa Park (~0.30-acre unimproved park on the bluff at Camino de la Costa and Chelsea Avenue). Plan text is planning context, not a trail guide — confirm conditions on site.

Building & remodel notes

Most Hermosa parcels sit in standard City residential zones plus coastal overlays under the La Jolla Community Plan — confirm zone, Coastal Overlay appealability, and CDP needs with the City for the address.

Coastal height: Prop D / SDMC §132.0505 — 30 feet on city land west of I-5 (confirm parcel). Structures approaching 45 years → SDMC §143.0212 historical resources path; see historic review and remodel rules. Bluff-edge or shoreline adjacency → bluff homes.

The 2004 City historic survey recommended a geographic Hermosa historic district as appearing eligible — that is survey language, not a claim that the City has designated a district on this page.

Compare nearby places

Hermosa — Subarea G coastal street ends along Camino de la Costa; Lower tract + Upper 1927 foothill naming.

Bird Rock — Subarea H; Tourmaline / Bird Rock Ave access — Bird Rock.

Barber Tract — 1920s oceanfront tract north of the Hermosa corridor — Barber Tract.

La Jolla Farms — Subarea A bluff / reserve corridor — La Jolla Farms.

Place patterns only. No “who it is for” column.

Sales

6014 Beaumont Avenue — Upper Hermosa · Sold November 7, 2023 for $2,993,050.

Listing agent and buyer’s agent: Weston Clark, Compass, DRE #02122466 (dual representation). Live case page on sandiego.homes.

No other Hermosa sales cards in this pack. Brokerage compensation for a new listing is discussed directly with Weston — this page does not publish a commission rate.

FAQ

Where is Hermosa in La Jolla?

The La Jolla Community Plan labels coastal-access Subarea G — La Jolla Hermosa, along the shoreline corridor that includes Hermosa Terrace Park and Camino de la Costa access points, generally between the Bird Rock area and shoreline neighborhoods to the north. Confirm any parcel with City maps.

What is Upper Hermosa vs Lower Hermosa?

City historic survey language: La Jolla Hermosa is commonly known as Lower Hermosa (ocean-side tract with survey-stated bounds toward Bird Rock and Hermosa Terrace). Upper Hermosa is a separate La Jolla Properties development that opened in 1927 along the foothills. Local listing language may use either label — confirm the parcel, not a blog map.

How do I reach the shoreline in Hermosa?

Plan text: high tides and hazardous bluffs limit access. A paved walkway near the south end of Hermosa Terrace Park provides shoreline access; visual access from Camino de la Costa, Mira Monte Place, and Cortez Place. Additional Appendix points include street ends and Hermosa Terrace / La Jolla Hermosa Parks. Conditions change — confirm on site and with City signage.

What remodel or coastal rules apply?

Confirm zoning and coastal overlays with the City. Height is generally limited to 30 feet west of I-5 under Prop D / SDMC §132.0505. Older homes may trigger the 45-year historical resources path (§143.0212). See /la-jolla-remodel-rules, /la-jolla-historic-review, and /la-jolla-bluff-homes for process context.

Has Weston sold in Hermosa?

Yes. 6014 Beaumont Avenue in Upper Hermosa sold November 7, 2023 for $2,993,050 with Weston Clark as listing agent and buyer’s agent (dual representation). Details: /properties/6014-beaumont-avenue.

Is Hermosa the same as Bird Rock?

No. Bird Rock is Community Plan Subarea H with its own access points (e.g., Bird Rock Avenue, Tourmaline Surfing Park). Hermosa is Subarea G. They share a southern La Jolla coastal context but are labeled separately in City materials — see /bird-rock.

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Sources

Weston Clark · Founding Member of the Dickinson-Clark Team at Compass · (858) 997-8998 · weston@sandiego.homes

Weston Clark, DRE #02122466 · Compass, DRE #01527365

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