Welcome to Torrance
The family-orientated suburban city with 1.5 miles of beachfront
Torrance, CA is a family-oriented suburban
city in the South Bay area. Torrance boasts world-class shopping, unparalleled restaurants, and 1.5 miles of Pacific Ocean beachfront. The city is also within easy reach of LAX as well as major employers and universities in Los Angeles. Homes for sale in Torrance, CA entice young families who enjoy having access to many of the exceptional public schools within the Torrance Unified School District. Torrance’s real estate mix includes relaxed neighborhoods of classic mid-century California ranches, bungalows, Queen Anne Victorians, and other single-family homes as well as gated communities with stylish contemporary properties.
What to Love
- Pacific Ocean beachfront
- Relaxed residential neighborhoods
- Del Almo Fashion Center shopping
- Weekly Farmers’ Market
People & Lifestyle
Torrance ranks high on many lists of the best places to live in the United States, with Niche.com ranking it #4 on its list of Healthiest Cities in America, #12 for Cities with the Best Public Schools, and #14 for the Best Cities to Retire. Torrance also has the second-largest Japanese-American population of any city in the United States. Japanese car manufacturer Honda’s U.S. headquarters are located in Torrance, and the city also has many Japanese restaurants, banks, and supermarkets. The city has a welcoming atmosphere, with incredible weather, beautiful scenery, and a wide variety of restaurants, retailers, and entertainment options.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Del Almo Fashion Center is one of the largest shopping malls in the United States. The mall has more than 255 businesses, including anchor tenants Macy’s, Nordstrom, Sears, JCPenney, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Mitsuwa Marketplace at Del Almo Fashion Center is a Japanese supermarket with a plethora of imported groceries and a great selection of meats and seafood. Del Almo also features premium fashion brands such as Boss, J.Crew, Kate Spade New York, lululemon, Mac’s, Michael Kors, and Old Navy. Dining choices at the mall include Japanese-style barbeque spot Ginza Grill and Taiwanese dumplings spot Din Tai Fung.
Torrance has many more restaurants and retailers outside of Del Almo Fashion Center, including theatrical hibachi eatery
Benihana. This lively restaurant serves Japanese-style sushi and steakhouse fare with chefs grilling meats at guests’ tables. Other popular dining choices include authentic Italian cuisine at
Gaetano’s and
Aliotta’s Via Firenze, hip New American tavern
Local Kitchen, and globally-influenced comfort eats at Lazy Dog. The city is also home to world-class automotive dealers including Mercedes Benz, BMW, Land Rover, and Ferrari.
Things to Do
Torrance City Farmers’ Market is a certified farmers’ market held each Tuesday and Saturday morning at Wilson Park. The farmers’ market features high-quality produce from 60 local farms. Items on sale include fruits, vegetables, eggs, nuts, honey, fish, flowers, and baked goods.
RAT Beach is a popular but uncrowded spot for surfing, windsurfing, diving, and spearfishing. The beach’s name is an abbreviation of Right After Torrance, and it’s located on a cove surrounded by giant kelp forests along Torrance’s southern border with Palos Verdes Estates.
Entradero Park is a sprawling 26.5-acre park with facilities including barbeque pits, picnic areas, playgrounds, a basketball court, and a softball diamond.
In May, Torrance’s
Armed Forces Day Parade is a celebration of the sacrifices made by the nation’s military. The parade features representatives from every branch of the United States military, and it has been a major local tradition since the 1960s.
Schools
The city operates its own Torrance Unified School District in which many of the best neighborhoods in Torrance have access to. Highlights include:
- Seaside Elementary School, Public, K-5
- Calle Mayor Middle School, Public, 6-8
- Edward J. Richardson Middle School, Public, 6-8
- West High School, Public, 9-12
- South High School, Public, 9-12
