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Torrance, California

Torrance is a city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, founded in 1912, neighboring Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Lomita, Gardena, Lawndale, and Alondra Park, as well as the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Harbor City and Harbor Gateway. The city is part of what is known as the South Bay region.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Los Angeles County, California, US.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Zamperini Field (TOA).

History

Torrance is a city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, founded in 1912, neighboring Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Lomita, Gardena, Lawndale, and Alondra Park, as well as the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Harbor City and Harbor Gateway. The city is part of what is known as the South Bay region.

Where to stay

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 · terranea.com
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21381 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 · miyakohybridhotel.com
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19901 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90503 · sonesta.com
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1925 W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90504 · sonesta.com
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601 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731 · ihg.com
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3673 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 · wyndhamhotels.com
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20534 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 · del-amo-inn.los-angeles-metropolitan-area.com
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21333 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 · hilton.com
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3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA 90503 · marriott.com
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2633 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505 · marriott.com
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20801 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 · redachotel.com
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2360 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501 · choicehotels.com
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Restaurants & places to go

American, Burger, Breakfast, Bakery, Cake, Ice Cream, Pancake, Chicken, Fried Chicken, Pizza, Sandwich, Mexican, Wings, Fries, Salad, Soup, Chili, Seafood,… · hofshut.com
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Coffee Shop, Chinese, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1735 West Carson… · 85cbakerycafe.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1525 West Sepulveda Boulevard, Torrance, 90501 · arbys.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 1670… · bucadibeppo.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 3320 N Sepulveda Boulevard,… · cpk.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 24010 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, 90505 · locations.carlsjr.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery · 17504 South Avalon Boulevard, Carson, 90746 · locations.deltaco.com
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Restaurant · Casual dining. Beer and wine available. Free street parking. Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 145 Richmond Street · richmondbarandgrill.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 21113 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, 90503 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 21821 Hawthorne Boulevard,… · chick-fil-a.com
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 2620 Sepulveda Boulevard · chilis.com
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Curry, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2455 Sepulveda Boulevard, Torrance, 90501 · ichibanyausa.com
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Taiwanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-20:30 · 21540 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, 90503 · dtf.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa-Su 05:30-20:00 Features: takeaway · 2232 South Central Avenue, Compton, 90220 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-14:00; Sa-Su 06:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · locations.einsteinbros.com
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Japanese, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · gyu-kaku.com
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 · 24631 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, 90505 · restaurants.ihop.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 435 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, 90274 · locations.jamba.com
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Fr 10:00-21:30; Sa 09:30-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, step-free access, air… · pandaexpress.com
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Seafood, Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · wahoos.com
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-24:00, Fr 09:00-01:00, Sa 10:00-01:00, Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1352 West 190th Street, Torrance,… · wienerschnitzel.com
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Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 271 Avenida del Norte, 90277 · yogurtland.com
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Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1303 El Prado Avenue, Torrance, 90501 · chadotearoom.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:30, 16:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-15:30, 16:30-21:30 · 1015 North Sepulveda… · thaidishesmb.com
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Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 14308 Prairie Avenue, Hawthorne, 90250
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Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 3120 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, 90266 · joeyrestaurants.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, air conditioning · 3525 West Carson Street, Torrance,… · chagee.us
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Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 2261… · flamebroilerusa.com
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Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, air conditioning · 1138 North Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, 90266 · thekettle.net
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 · 17100 Hawthorne Boulevard · zankouchicken.com
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 1725 West Carson Street,… · baekjeongkbbq.com
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Cambodian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu 16:00-21:00 · 20311 South Western Avenue, Torrance, 90501-1504 · kreungkitchen.com
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating · 90277 · dinelittlesister.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · Hawthorne Boulevard · sizzler.com
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Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Su 11:00-20:00 · 409 E Grand Ave · aliihawaiiangrill.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:30-21:30; Mo off; Fr 11:30-22:30; Sa 15:00-22:30; Su 15:00-21:30 · 1220 Beryl Street, 90277 · miyodaredondobeach.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access · 633 Pacific Coast Highway · bollywoodzaika.com
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French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating · 53 Pier Avenue · cafebonaparterb.com
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Latin, Colombian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 · 14329 Hawthorne Boulevard, 90260 · colombiandelicatessenca.com
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Salvadoran, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:30 Features: delivery · 1314 Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena, 90247 · restaurantenuevosanmiguel.com
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Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 22825 Hawthorne Boulevard, 90505 · yelp.com
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Peruvian, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 90717 · kotosh-restaurant.com
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Oaxacan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1261 Cabrillo Avenue,… · madrerestaurants.com
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa,Su 00:00-20:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, step-free access · mashawigrill.com
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Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2808 Phelan Lane, 90278 · panelasbrazil.com
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Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 8.1 mi to the centre
Los Angeles, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 62 airlines (United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 149 destinations incl. London, Atlanta, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Tokyo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 62 airlines, 149 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Long Beach Airport (LGB) 11 mi to the centre
4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Portland, Seattle, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Austin… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Riverside (44 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 12 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) 5.9 mi to the centre
Hawthorne, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) 14 mi to the centre
Santa Monica, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Zamperini Field (TOA) 2.4 mi to the centre
Torrance, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Compton Woodley Airport (CPM) 6.8 mi to the centre
Compton, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Catalina Express San Pedro Terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.3 mi from the centre
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Los Angeles World Cruise Center
Ferry terminal · 7.4 mi from the centre
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Catalina Express Long Beach Downtown Landing
Ferry terminal · 9.8 mi from the centre
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Catalina Express
Ferry terminal · 9.8 mi from the centre
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Aquarium Dock 4
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre
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Shoreline Village Dock 9
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre
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Long Beach - Two Harbors
Ferry route · Catalina Express
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San Pedro - Two Harbors
Ferry route · Catalina Express
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San Pedro - Avalon
Ferry route · Catalina Express
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Long Beach - Avalon
Ferry route · Catalina Express
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Zamperini Field (TOA); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Catalina Express San Pedro Terminal, 7.3 mi); routes include Long Beach - Two Harbors, San Pedro - Two Harbors, San Pedro - Avalon.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Torrance, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, Metro · Los Angeles, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus, Rail · Los Angeles, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Long Beach, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.