Guidebook for Torrance

Julie
Guidebook for Torrance

Sightseeing

Great area to walk and view the beach from above day or night. If you want to lay out at the beach, there is free parking on any of the side streets East of the Esplanade.
8 locals recommend
Esplanade
Esplanade
8 locals recommend
Great area to walk and view the beach from above day or night. If you want to lay out at the beach, there is free parking on any of the side streets East of the Esplanade.
Restaurants and bars a plenty. Free concert series during the Summer. For more information go to their website at: http://www.redondopier.com/
189 locals recommend
Redondo Beach Pier station
189 locals recommend
Restaurants and bars a plenty. Free concert series during the Summer. For more information go to their website at: http://www.redondopier.com/
Bike Trail starts in Torrance and you can go all the way to Malibu!
7 locals recommend
Marvin Braude Bike Trail
Marvin Braude Bike Trail
7 locals recommend
Bike Trail starts in Torrance and you can go all the way to Malibu!
Bicycle Rental
39 locals recommend
Hermosa Cyclery
20 13th St
39 locals recommend
Bicycle Rental

Shopping

Local mall, AMC movie theater and restaurants. http://www.simon.com/mall/del-amo-fashion-center
234 locals recommend
Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson St
234 locals recommend
Local mall, AMC movie theater and restaurants. http://www.simon.com/mall/del-amo-fashion-center

Food Scene

Great local coffee spot with comfy couches, wifi, desks and food. Coffee is roasted on the premises. Indoor/outdoor seating. Dogs allowed outside.
21 locals recommend
Catalina Coffee
126 North Catalina Avenue
21 locals recommend
Great local coffee spot with comfy couches, wifi, desks and food. Coffee is roasted on the premises. Indoor/outdoor seating. Dogs allowed outside.
Great spot for inexpensive Mexican food. Cash only at this location and exterior seating only. Very casual great for after the beach.
15 locals recommend
El Burrito Jr
919 S Pacific Coast Hwy
15 locals recommend
Great spot for inexpensive Mexican food. Cash only at this location and exterior seating only. Very casual great for after the beach.
2nd location. Sit down restaurant where credit cards and debit are accepted. Inexpensive good Mexican food.
15 locals recommend
El Burrito Jr
919 S Pacific Coast Hwy
15 locals recommend
2nd location. Sit down restaurant where credit cards and debit are accepted. Inexpensive good Mexican food.
Ice Cream made fresh daily! Lots to choose from and 2 scoops is $2 all day Tuesday.
13 locals recommend
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt
1882 S Pacific Coast Hwy
13 locals recommend
Ice Cream made fresh daily! Lots to choose from and 2 scoops is $2 all day Tuesday.
Closest to home.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
1133 Artesia Blvd
Closest to home.
Large menu able to accommodate most.
494 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía Marina
494 locals recommend
Large menu able to accommodate most.
Nice place to have a drink in the Crow's nest area and keep your Mai Tai glass.
57 locals recommend
Old Tony's
210 Fisherman's Wharf
57 locals recommend
Nice place to have a drink in the Crow's nest area and keep your Mai Tai glass.
Have you ever eaten one of their rolls? Well now you can try the restaurant but don't say that I didn't warn you about the bakery!
10 locals recommend
King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant
2808 Sepulveda Blvd
10 locals recommend
Have you ever eaten one of their rolls? Well now you can try the restaurant but don't say that I didn't warn you about the bakery!
Need a quick teriyaki bowl or Chinese chicken salad? Here's the spot!
Rascals Teriyaki Grill
5111 Torrance Blvd
Need a quick teriyaki bowl or Chinese chicken salad? Here's the spot!
Within walking distance but this happens to be a drive-thru location.
60 locals recommend
Starbucks
1749 S Elena Ave
60 locals recommend
Within walking distance but this happens to be a drive-thru location.
Another local coffee joint filled with comfy seating.
19 locals recommend
Coffee Cartel
1820 S Catalina Ave
19 locals recommend
Another local coffee joint filled with comfy seating.
Great place to start your morning for hardy food and a spot of coffee.
Eat At Rudy's
1340 Post Ave
Great place to start your morning for hardy food and a spot of coffee.
This is the place for PANCAKES!
51 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
1418 E Lincoln Ave
51 locals recommend
This is the place for PANCAKES!
Good Cuban... and they do Mojito Mondays!
10 locals recommend
Havana Mania
3615 Inglewood Ave
10 locals recommend
Good Cuban... and they do Mojito Mondays!
If you want a Cuban sandwich and pastry this is worth the drive to me!
74 locals recommend
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
8233 Firestone Blvd
74 locals recommend
If you want a Cuban sandwich and pastry this is worth the drive to me!
Local hang out for steak.
11 locals recommend
Bull Pen
314 Ave I
11 locals recommend
Local hang out for steak.
You can not beat the view! Happy Hour is served on Thursdays. http://www.terranea.com/palos-verdes-dining
47 locals recommend
Nelson's
100 Terranea Way
47 locals recommend
You can not beat the view! Happy Hour is served on Thursdays. http://www.terranea.com/palos-verdes-dining
Mediterranean Food. Quaint and not too pricey.
147 locals recommend
Open Sesame
5215 2nd St
147 locals recommend
Mediterranean Food. Quaint and not too pricey.
Inexpensive and lots of flavors to try.
10 locals recommend
Yogurtland
271 Avenida Del Norte
10 locals recommend
Inexpensive and lots of flavors to try.
Another option for yogurt.
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
2515 Artesia Blvd
Another option for yogurt.
My friend loves the fish here. Small and inexpensive.
47 locals recommend
California Fish Grill
6150 Slauson Ave
47 locals recommend
My friend loves the fish here. Small and inexpensive.
Fish market and local eatery.
18 locals recommend
Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant
209 N Harbor Dr
18 locals recommend
Fish market and local eatery.
Has a great happy hour.
31 locals recommend
Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant
665 N Harbor Dr
31 locals recommend
Has a great happy hour.
Pick out what you want and they'll steam it up for you. Eat at outdoor picnic tables.
33 locals recommend
Quality Seafood
130 International Boardwalk
33 locals recommend
Pick out what you want and they'll steam it up for you. Eat at outdoor picnic tables.
Great vegetarian restaurant!
22 locals recommend
The Green Temple
1700 S Catalina Ave
22 locals recommend
Great vegetarian restaurant!
My go to Thai restaurant.
19 locals recommend
Bamboo Thai Bistro
2208 Artesia Blvd
19 locals recommend
My go to Thai restaurant.
For a quick sandwich.
6 locals recommend
Big Mike's Philly Steaks and Subs
2431 W 190th St
6 locals recommend
For a quick sandwich.
My favorite as far as British Pubs goes.
33 locals recommend
Ye Olde Kings Head
116 Santa Monica Blvd
33 locals recommend
My favorite as far as British Pubs goes.
Voted Best South Bay Deli 5 years in a row.
New York Deli
2424 Sepulveda Blvd
Voted Best South Bay Deli 5 years in a row.
Need an Indian fix? Great daily all you can eat buffet! http://www.yelp.com/biz/bombay-tandoori-and-banquet-torrance-2
Bombay Tandoori & Banquet
4111 CA-1
Need an Indian fix? Great daily all you can eat buffet! http://www.yelp.com/biz/bombay-tandoori-and-banquet-torrance-2
The cinnamon swirl in the Dirty Chai Latte is to die for!
22 locals recommend
SteamPunk Coffeebar And Kitchen
12526 Burbank Blvd
22 locals recommend
The cinnamon swirl in the Dirty Chai Latte is to die for!

Everything Else

Small market chain with inexpensive wine selection.
260 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena Ave
260 locals recommend
Small market chain with inexpensive wine selection.
Small market chain with inexpensive wine selection.
260 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena Ave
260 locals recommend
Small market chain with inexpensive wine selection.
Closest market to location. Open 6 AM to Midnight daily. http://local.vons.com/ca/torrance-2232.html
9 locals recommend
Vons
4705 Torrance Blvd
9 locals recommend
Closest market to location. Open 6 AM to Midnight daily. http://local.vons.com/ca/torrance-2232.html
"Mitsuwa Marketplace provides a selection of Japanese groceries and products. Its shopping center has more than 20 specialty shops that feature books, gift items, pottery, tableware and cosmetics...
23 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Torrance
3525 West Carson Street
23 locals recommend
"Mitsuwa Marketplace provides a selection of Japanese groceries and products. Its shopping center has more than 20 specialty shops that feature books, gift items, pottery, tableware and cosmetics...
Every Tues and Saturday http://www.localharvest.org/torrance-certified-farmers-market-M33993
18 locals recommend
Torrance Certified Farmer's Market
2200 Crenshaw Blvd
18 locals recommend
Every Tues and Saturday http://www.localharvest.org/torrance-certified-farmers-market-M33993
Every Thursday http://www.localharvest.org/torrance-certified-farmers-market-M33993
18 locals recommend
Redondo Beach Farmers Market
309 Esplanade
18 locals recommend
Every Thursday http://www.localharvest.org/torrance-certified-farmers-market-M33993
The ONLY place to have your Mac repaired! =]
Deviceland
20790 Hawthorne Blvd
The ONLY place to have your Mac repaired! =]

Arts & Culture

Golf
63 locals recommend
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
1 Trump National Dr
63 locals recommend
Golf
Local Movie Theater
30 locals recommend
AMC Del Amo 18
3525 W Carson St
30 locals recommend
Local Movie Theater
Bowling Alley
Gable House Bowl
22501 Hawthorne Blvd
Bowling Alley
Sporting events and concert venue. http://www.stubhubcenter.com/
47 locals recommend
Dignity Health Sports Park
18400 S Avalon Blvd
47 locals recommend
Sporting events and concert venue. http://www.stubhubcenter.com/
Happiest place on Earth besides my home. =]
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 locals recommend
Happiest place on Earth besides my home. =]
Check out a vintage film while in town! http://oldtownmusichall.org/
15 locals recommend
Old Town Music Hall
140 Richmond St
15 locals recommend
Check out a vintage film while in town! http://oldtownmusichall.org/
http://www.redondo.org/depts/recreation/facilities/rbpac/default.asp
12 locals recommend
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd
12 locals recommend
http://www.redondo.org/depts/recreation/facilities/rbpac/default.asp
Bar with live music. http://thelighthousecafe.net/
24 locals recommend
Lighthouse Café
30 Pier Ave
24 locals recommend
Bar with live music. http://thelighthousecafe.net/
Little known car museum.
14 locals recommend
Automobile Driving Museum
610 Lairport St
14 locals recommend
Little known car museum.
Bar with live bands.
30 locals recommend
Saint Rocke
142 Pacific Coast Hwy
30 locals recommend
Bar with live bands.

Drinks & Nightlife

Don't think you find a place with more beers on tap! http://www.yelp.com/biz/najas-place-redondo-beach
25 locals recommend
Naja's Place
154 International Boardwalk
25 locals recommend
Don't think you find a place with more beers on tap! http://www.yelp.com/biz/najas-place-redondo-beach
One of my favorites for British Pub grub and drinks.
24 locals recommend
The Cat & Fiddle Pub & Restaurant
742 N Highland Ave
24 locals recommend
One of my favorites for British Pub grub and drinks.

Entertainment & Activities

Great place to walk around, sit at a bench to draw / read or feed the koi, turtles and ducks. Free parking but very short walk from home. http://www.redondo.org/depts/public_works/parks/hopkins.asp
6 locals recommend
Wilderness Park
10999 Little Lake Rd
6 locals recommend
Great place to walk around, sit at a bench to draw / read or feed the koi, turtles and ducks. Free parking but very short walk from home. http://www.redondo.org/depts/public_works/parks/hopkins.asp
http://www.lomita-rr.org/
6 locals recommend
Lomita Railroad Museum
2137 250th St
6 locals recommend
http://www.lomita-rr.org/
The SEA Laboratory is a fun place to visit. Have fun learning about Redondo Beach's amazing coastal sea life at the highly regarded Marine Research Laboratory. This marine education center offers publ
7 locals recommend
The SEA Lab
1021 N Harbor Dr
7 locals recommend
The SEA Laboratory is a fun place to visit. Have fun learning about Redondo Beach's amazing coastal sea life at the highly regarded Marine Research Laboratory. This marine education center offers publ
The large saltwater lagoon, offers trained lifeguard supervision. Besides swimming, the Lagoon offers a large sand area for sunbathing, children's play equipment, snack bar. May 24 - Sept 1
20 locals recommend
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way
20 locals recommend
The large saltwater lagoon, offers trained lifeguard supervision. Besides swimming, the Lagoon offers a large sand area for sunbathing, children's play equipment, snack bar. May 24 - Sept 1
Join in on a seal release back to the Ocean. http://marinemammalcare.org/releases/
13 locals recommend
Marine Mammal Care Center
3601 S Gaffey St
13 locals recommend
Join in on a seal release back to the Ocean. http://marinemammalcare.org/releases/
Great place to take kids. http://www.gentlebarn.org/
15 locals recommend
The Gentle Barn
15825 Sierra Hwy
15 locals recommend
Great place to take kids. http://www.gentlebarn.org/