Is Tower 12 Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Hermosa Beach, CA)

Current status

As of September 2026, Tower 12 is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Primary source
tower12hb.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website returned a live page on 2026-09-08 with a brunch menu, drink specials, and a working ordering system, and Google Places lists the business as operational.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode "Boardwalk Bites" showcased Tower 12 as a boardwalk-adjacent stop known for its food, drinks, and happy hour rather than one specific dish. Tower 12 sits directly on the Hermosa Beach Pier in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County and operates as a restaurant and bar with a dedicated events and sports section. According to the restaurant's own website, checked on 2026-09-08, the site listed a brunch menu, a drinks and happy hour section, gift cards, and a working online-ordering and reservations system. Google Places lists the location's business status as operational, reviewed the same day. The listed address places the restaurant at 53 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, matching the pier location referenced in the episode title.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 14, Episode 7
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Boardwalk Bites
What was featured
Hermosa Beach Pier restaurant and bar in the Boardwalk Bites episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tower 12

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower 12 still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Tower 12 is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Tower 12 after Food Paradise?

The episode "Boardwalk Bites" showcased Tower 12 as a boardwalk-adjacent stop known for its food, drinks, and happy hour rather than one specific dish. As of September 2026, Tower 12 is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Tower 12 located?

53 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Tower 12?

Season 14, Episode 7 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Boardwalk Bites”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

Google Places lists the location's business status as operational, reviewed the same day. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Tower 12 still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

According to the restaurant's own website, checked on 2026-09-08, the site listed a brunch menu, a drinks and happy hour section, gift cards, and a working online-ordering and reservations system. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
53 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
tower12hb.com

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