Location: Torrance
Top Things to do in Torrance
Top Restaurants in Torrance
Top 8 Budget-friendly Things to do in Torrance, California (CA)
Torrance is a U.S. city in the South Bay (southwestern) region of Los Angeles County, California. Torrance has 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of beaches on the Pacific Ocean. Torrance has a moderate year-round climate with warm temperatures, sea breezes, low humidity and an average rainfall of 12.55 inches per year.
Restaurants in Torrance
1. Chen Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
A private art collection open to the public that features several rooms of Chinese art spanning 5000 years of history. All visitors will be led on a tour through several galleries of art by a complimentary tour guide, in English or also Mandarin. The tour lasts between 90-120 minutes (1 ½ - 2 hours) but can be shorter if requested. For staff scheduling purposes, visitors are *strongly* encouraged to call ahead and make reservations to visit the gallery. For large tours between 10-30 people, it is recommended to call a month in advance or earlier. For smaller groups of 1-9 people, it is recommended to call about a week in advance, especially if you are only available on a specific day. Please see the website for more info. Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Closed on holidays Please check the website for any notification of brief closures for new exhibition installation which typically occurs anytime during the summer months of July and August.
Reviewed By elizabethlascheid - Marina del Rey, United States
If you are ever near Torrance or Manhattan Beach, California, Chen Art Gallery is a must stop. It is a hidden gem and even some locals don't know of its existence. The museum features a beautiful array of Asian art. You will find collections from 500 BC, there is Chinese furniture, Jade, jewelry, pottery, paintings, Buddhist art and sculptures and other art and and so many artifacts. You need to make a reservation to see the museum, it is free, yes free. It is not open all the time, they will open for you and the tour guide is all smiles and so informative, and parking is free as well. Chens' is a stunning place. Go there.
2. Torrance Cultural Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Located at the heart of the South Bay, the Torrance Cultural Arts Center combines modern design and natural beauty into a unique multi-purpose complex. Built for convenience and diversity, the Center houses meeting and banquet rooms, visual and performing arts studios, a 502-seat theatre, two spacious outdoor plazas, and an authentic Japanese garden. This versatile environment allows groups to utilize a variety of accommodations to enhance the atmosphere of any event, from business meetings to social gatherings.
Reviewed By K4443JUjohns - Torrance, United States
Great evening, the performers were wonderful and the venue was comfortable and easy to see concert from most seats.
3. Wilson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By TravelPo11 - Torrance, United States
Wilson Park is one of the larger parks in the City of Torrance. It has everything. SPORTS A walking path that circles the park, baseball diamonds, basketball courts horseshoes, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, batting cages, indoor recreation pickle ball paddle ball courts, and roller roller hockey rink. There is a splash pad, children's playground equipment, BBQ areas, picnic tables, ample parking and on Tuesday mornings the park hosts a large farmer's market. The park is well maintained and has clean restrooms.
4. Toyota USA Automobile Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
5. Smog City Brewing
6. Del Amo Fashion Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By mikenitake - Torrance, United States
Beautiful and gigantic mall Indoor section Outdoor section Renovated into a fantastic mall with Great restaurants, movie theaters, Dave & Busters, a nice Food court and lots of shops Including Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, JC penny’s, Sears and Dicks
7. Western Museum of Flight
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By IanStrat - St. Albans, United Kingdom
What a wonderful find... This small aviation museum located on Torrance airfield where the Robinson Helciopters are built is a must see for any aviation enthusiast. I was on a business trip to the west coast and managed to get my driver to take me back to LA from a meeting in Newport via this for an hour. I was well rewarded, both by the welcome from the volunteers, as well as by the quality of the exhibits. However, make sure that you ask to be shown the 'prototypes'. Away from the main hangar the museum has a collection of unique aircraft - most notably the YF23 prototype and the YF18 prototype as well as an early T-38 talon and an F-14. It was a wonderful opportunity to get close to aircraft that I had only seen in photos before and to discuss them with the knowledgable volunteers who keep this south west aviation history alive. in the main hangar I was encouraged to sit in the Norwegian F5 and look at the Bede-5 and F86 that they have as well as the Harrier stored in the open outside. Thank you to everyone. it was a memorable afternoon!
8. Alpine Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By WY82633 - Lake Havasu City, United States
Having a German mother, I grew up with German foods and this is definitely the place to find some treats. Good bread, sausages, lunchmeats, cheeses, sweets and staple items. German delis are becoming few and far between, so happy to be able to visit here even tho I live in Arizona. I was sorry to see the Cafe closed due to Covid but hope it will reopen at some point.
