Of all the places to soak up surf, sand, and sun throughout the '60s and '70s, few compared to Hermosa Beach. Tucked away in the heart of Southern California, the now-iconic seaside locale was the destination for surfers, skaters,  and rollerbladers of the free love era ... as well as a few photographers looking to capture the magic on film. 

From skate tricks to catching waves, here are 20 '60s and '70s photos of California's seriously cool secret beach.