Guidebook for Torrance
Entertainment & Activities
Has a large playground, skate park, pool and water playground
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alondra Park
3850 Manhattan Beach BlvdHas a large playground, skate park, pool and water playground
Large park, has playground, treehouse, batting cages, free train rides (1st Sunday each month), roller hockey, a walk path, tennis, base/basketball, skate park, a pond, horseshoes, & BBQ grills.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Charles H. Wilson
2200 Crenshaw BlvdLarge park, has playground, treehouse, batting cages, free train rides (1st Sunday each month), roller hockey, a walk path, tennis, base/basketball, skate park, a pond, horseshoes, & BBQ grills.
Everything Else
Has 2 regulation 18 hole courses
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alondra Golf Course, Inc.
16400 Prairie AveHas 2 regulation 18 hole courses
1 World Way
Only a 15-30 minute (8 miles) drive from our location.
Food Scene
The original Ramen Yamadaya location featuring a great tonkotsu style pork ramen. One of the most popular Ramen locations in LA.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ramen Yamadaya
3118 W 182nd StThe original Ramen Yamadaya location featuring a great tonkotsu style pork ramen. One of the most popular Ramen locations in LA.
Great all around American food. Fast food style burgers, breakfast, and other popular American dishes.
Steve's
18202 Prairie AveGreat all around American food. Fast food style burgers, breakfast, and other popular American dishes.
Excellent gourmet Japanese style ice cream
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kansha Creamery
18515 S Western AveExcellent gourmet Japanese style ice cream
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
2130 Sawtelle BlvdAffordable revolving sushi bar
Excellent Taiwanese bakery and cafe. Has a great assortment of cakes, pastries, and teas (with & without boba).
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
85C Bakery Cafe - Torrance
1735 W Carson StExcellent Taiwanese bakery and cafe. Has a great assortment of cakes, pastries, and teas (with & without boba).
Quick Hawaiian food with a good bakery selection and dole whip!
King's Hawaiian The Local Place Bakery & Cafe
18605 Western AveQuick Hawaiian food with a good bakery selection and dole whip!
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2525 Artesia BlvdNext closest coffee shop
Hole-in-the-wall Mexican food at it's finest. Parking is in rear and approached from side street/alley behind the strip mall. Good food for a very fair price.
Al Chile Pelon Mexican Food
4565 Artesia BlvdHole-in-the-wall Mexican food at it's finest. Parking is in rear and approached from side street/alley behind the strip mall. Good food for a very fair price.
Nearest 24 hour diner, Norm's is a well-known LA diner with multiple locations
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NORMS Restaurant
13636 Sherman WayNearest 24 hour diner, Norm's is a well-known LA diner with multiple locations
Sakuraya
16134 S Western AveExcellent traditional Japanese sweets shop!
Starbucks
1749 S Elena AveNearest Starbucks, walking distance
Sightseeing
A great beach and pier nearby.
334 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Manhattan Beach
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdA great beach and pier nearby.
Pier and beach are very nice and close
283 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Hermosa Beach
1 Pier AvePier and beach are very nice and close
517 Pier Ave
517 Pier AvenueLots of restaurants, bars, and shopping
Great beach, has a dog area and lots of good surf. Great restaurants in the plaza here.
180 Coral Way
180 Coral WayGreat beach, has a dog area and lots of good surf. Great restaurants in the plaza here.
Shopping
Various shops and stores. This is a pretty popular strip mall in the area.
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson StVarious shops and stores. This is a pretty popular strip mall in the area.
Closest shopping mall. Has plenty of departments stores and smaller shops.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Bay Galleria
1815 Hawthorne BlvdClosest shopping mall. Has plenty of departments stores and smaller shops.
CVS Pharmacy
1601 Kingsdale AveClosest Target
Essentials
The only farmers' market in Torrance, open days/hours are Tuesday and Saturday 8am to 1pm. It has a great deal of vendors and is very big.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torrance Certified Farmer's Market
2200 Crenshaw BlvdThe only farmers' market in Torrance, open days/hours are Tuesday and Saturday 8am to 1pm. It has a great deal of vendors and is very big.
Great Japanese grocery selection. Also has lots of prepared lunch/dinner (bento boxes) ready to eat. 20% off bentos after 6:30pm.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nijiya Market
2130 Sawtelle BlvdGreat Japanese grocery selection. Also has lots of prepared lunch/dinner (bento boxes) ready to eat. 20% off bentos after 6:30pm.
Great Japanese grocery. Has a food court with a good selection of different Japanese dishes as well as prepared bentos.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Torrance
3525 West Carson StreetGreat Japanese grocery. Has a food court with a good selection of different Japanese dishes as well as prepared bentos.
Ralphs
1413 Hawthorne BlvdClosest chain grocery store
Excellent selection of wholesome foods for fair prices (at least in LA)
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
1515 Hawthorne BlvdExcellent selection of wholesome foods for fair prices (at least in LA)
Arts & Culture
Hustler Casino
1000 W Redondo Beach BlvdNeed we say more?
Various events are held here such as live orchestral performances, plays, choirs, opera, & more. This is also home to the Pine Wind Garden (Sho Fu En); Authentic Japanese landscaping and architecture.
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center DrVarious events are held here such as live orchestral performances, plays, choirs, opera, & more. This is also home to the Pine Wind Garden (Sho Fu En); Authentic Japanese landscaping and architecture.