Torrance offers a relaxed relaxed lifestyle where ocean breezes and a close-knit community charm make everyday living feel like a getaway.
Torrance offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle where ocean breezes and a close-knit community charm make everyday living feel like a getaway.
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Torrance and the nearby Hollywood Riviera neighborhood which is part of the City of Torrance, is served by the Torrance Unified School District. Families should confirm school assignments for a specific address directly with the district.
Where is Torrance?
Torrance is on Santa Monica Bay in the City of Torrance, between Redondo Beach to the north and Malaga Cove in Palos Verdes Estates to the south, at the base of the Palos Verdes Peninsula cliffs.
What is RAT Beach?
RAT Beach is the local name for the southernmost stretch of Torrance, in the cove between Torrance and Malaga Cove. It is a popular spot for surfing, diving and spearfishing thanks to a kelp forest just offshore.
Is there parking at Torrance?
Yes. Los Angeles County lists a beach parking lot with more than 300 spaces, including ADA parking, plus street parking. The lot is open dawn to dusk, and Metro bus lines 225 and 226 stop at Palos Verdes Blvd. and Calle Miramar.
What amenities does Torrance have?
Torrance has restrooms, showers, a concession stand, volleyball nets, bike path access, beach wheelchairs, an access mat and ramps to the sand. Lifeguards are on duty during daylight hours.
Can you bike from Torrance along the coast?
Yes. Torrance is the southern end of the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, which runs about 22 miles north through Redondo Beach and the other beach cities to Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades.
Which school district serves Torrance?
Homes in the Torrance and Hollywood Riviera area of Torrance are served by the Torrance Unified School District. Confirm assignments for a specific address with the district.
What's a perfect weekend morning near Torrance?
Hop on your bike right at the sand. Torrance is the southern starting point of the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, a beachfront path that stretches about 22 miles north along the coast to Will Rogers State Beach. Ride as far as you like, then come back for a swim or a game of beach volleyball.
Is there anything special under the water?
Yes! Just offshore from RAT Beach, at the south end of Torrance, is a large kelp forest that draws divers, snorkelers and spearfishers. The cove is a local favorite with surfers, too.
Where can I pick up fresh, local produce?
The Torrance Certified Farmers' Market runs year-round, rain or shine, every Tuesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wilson Park.
What else is close by for shopping and nature?
Just south, Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes Estates is a historic plaza centered on a replica of Bologna's Neptune fountain. Inland, Torrance is home to Del Amo Fashion Center, one of the largest shopping malls in the country, and Madrona Marsh, an urban wetland nature preserve.