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.
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Esplanade
EsplanadeGreat 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/
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Redondo Beach Pier station
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!
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Marvin Braude Bike Trail
Marvin Braude Bike TrailBike Trail starts in Torrance and you can go all the way to Malibu!
Hermosa Cyclery
20 13th StBicycle Rental
Shopping
Local mall, AMC movie theater and restaurants. http://www.simon.com/mall/del-amo-fashion-center
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Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson StLocal 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.
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Catalina Coffee
126 North Catalina AvenueGreat 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.
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El Burrito Jr
919 S Pacific Coast HwyGreat 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.
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El Burrito Jr
919 S Pacific Coast Hwy2nd 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.
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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt
1882 S Pacific Coast HwyIce Cream made fresh daily! Lots to choose from and 2 scoops is $2 all day Tuesday.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
1133 Artesia BlvdClosest to home.
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaLarge menu able to accommodate most.
Nice place to have a drink in the Crow's nest area and keep your Mai Tai glass.
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Old Tony's
210 Fisherman's WharfNice 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!
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King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant
2808 Sepulveda BlvdHave 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!
Rascals Teriyaki Grill
5111 Torrance BlvdNeed a quick teriyaki bowl or Chinese chicken salad? Here's the spot!
Within walking distance but this happens to be a drive-thru location.
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Starbucks
1749 S Elena AveWithin walking distance but this happens to be a drive-thru location.
Coffee Cartel
1820 S Catalina AveAnother local coffee joint filled with comfy seating.
Eat At Rudy's
1340 Post AveGreat place to start your morning for hardy food and a spot of coffee.
The Original Pancake House
1418 E Lincoln AveThis is the place for PANCAKES!
Havana Mania
3615 Inglewood AveGood Cuban... and they do Mojito Mondays!
If you want a Cuban sandwich and pastry this is worth the drive to me!
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
8233 Firestone BlvdIf you want a Cuban sandwich and pastry this is worth the drive to me!
Bull Pen
314 Ave ILocal hang out for steak.
You can not beat the view! Happy Hour is served on Thursdays.
http://www.terranea.com/palos-verdes-dining
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Nelson's
100 Terranea WayYou can not beat the view! Happy Hour is served on Thursdays.
http://www.terranea.com/palos-verdes-dining
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StMediterranean Food. Quaint and not too pricey.
Yogurtland
271 Avenida Del NorteInexpensive and lots of flavors to try.
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
2515 Artesia BlvdAnother option for yogurt.
My friend loves the fish here. Small and inexpensive.
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California Fish Grill
6150 Slauson AveMy friend loves the fish here. Small and inexpensive.
Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant
209 N Harbor DrFish market and local eatery.
Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant
665 N Harbor DrHas a great happy hour.
Pick out what you want and they'll steam it up for you. Eat at outdoor picnic tables.
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Quality Seafood
130 International BoardwalkPick out what you want and they'll steam it up for you. Eat at outdoor picnic tables.
The Green Temple
1700 S Catalina AveGreat vegetarian restaurant!
Bamboo Thai Bistro
2208 Artesia BlvdMy go to Thai restaurant.
Big Mike's Philly Steaks and Subs
2431 W 190th StFor a quick sandwich.
Ye Olde Kings Head
116 Santa Monica BlvdMy favorite as far as British Pubs goes.
New York Deli
2424 Sepulveda BlvdVoted 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-1Need 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!
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SteamPunk Coffeebar And Kitchen
12526 Burbank BlvdThe cinnamon swirl in the Dirty Chai Latte is to die for!
Everything Else
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena AveSmall market chain with inexpensive wine selection.
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena AveSmall market chain with inexpensive wine selection.
Closest market to location. Open 6 AM to Midnight daily.
http://local.vons.com/ca/torrance-2232.html
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Vons
4705 Torrance BlvdClosest 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...
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Mitsuwa Marketplace - Torrance
3525 West Carson Street"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
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Torrance Certified Farmer's Market
2200 Crenshaw BlvdEvery Tues and Saturday
http://www.localharvest.org/torrance-certified-farmers-market-M33993
Every Thursday
http://www.localharvest.org/torrance-certified-farmers-market-M33993
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Redondo Beach Farmers Market
309 EsplanadeEvery Thursday
http://www.localharvest.org/torrance-certified-farmers-market-M33993
Deviceland
20790 Hawthorne BlvdThe ONLY place to have your Mac repaired! =]
Arts & Culture
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
1 Trump National DrGolf
AMC Del Amo 18
3525 W Carson StLocal Movie Theater
Gable House Bowl
22501 Hawthorne BlvdBowling Alley
Sporting events and concert venue.
http://www.stubhubcenter.com/
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Dignity Health Sports Park
18400 S Avalon BlvdSporting events and concert venue.
http://www.stubhubcenter.com/
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrHappiest place on Earth besides my home. =]
Check out a vintage film while in town!
http://oldtownmusichall.org/
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Old Town Music Hall
140 Richmond StCheck out a vintage film while in town!
http://oldtownmusichall.org/
http://www.redondo.org/depts/recreation/facilities/rbpac/default.asp
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Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvdhttp://www.redondo.org/depts/recreation/facilities/rbpac/default.asp
Lighthouse Café
30 Pier AveBar with live music.
http://thelighthousecafe.net/
Automobile Driving Museum
610 Lairport StLittle known car museum.
Saint Rocke
142 Pacific Coast HwyBar 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
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Naja's Place
154 International BoardwalkDon'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.
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The Cat & Fiddle Pub & Restaurant
742 N Highland AveOne 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
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Erämaapuisto
10999 Little Lake RdGreat 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
Lomita Railroad Museum
2137 250th Sthttp://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
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The SEA Lab
1021 N Harbor DrThe 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
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Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino WayThe 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/
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Marine Mammal Care Center
3601 S Gaffey StJoin in on a seal release back to the Ocean.
http://marinemammalcare.org/releases/
The Gentle Barn
15825 Sierra HwyGreat place to take kids.
http://www.gentlebarn.org/