torrance state beach

LivPurple

One perk of this beach is that there is lots of parking. Parking costs vary, depending on the time of the week, so look into that if you want to save some cash. There's a snack bar at the end, before it turns in to Palos Verdes, so that's a nice perk. There's also some seating in front of the snack shack.It has clean bathroom and showers, as long as guests respect them. It's a long walk from the parking lot to the sand, so my kids and I usually go to a shorter beach. If the tide is low, you can walk to the Palos Verdes end and see some sea life among the rocks!

Nattysimps

Nice clean beach with lots of things to do i.e. volleyball, surfing, swimming, bike riding etc. Must visit it the pier too, there are lots of shops and restaurants

UltimateWines

Always liked going to the Torrance beach. Plenty of parking, though these days you have to pay for it, and a good family atmosphere.

JuliK222

You can park on the Esplanade but bring money or a card for the meters. There is a parking lot on the South end of the Esplanade but it fills up early. There are bathrooms and lifeguards. The stairs down to the beach and back up are VERY steep so keep that in mind for anyone who can't do a lot of stairs. The waves are usually mid size and there are sting rays and jelly fish at times. Lifeguards are there too. Not much around to buy food unless you want a long walk to Riviera Village or Redondo Pier. I wouldn't leave valuables on the beach unattended. This is the South Bay but it's still Los Angeles.

dskeens

We visited family that lived in Torrance in 1978 and again in 1980 loved Redondo Beach Pier back than. That Pier had to be replaced after being washed to sea. Loved the trip to Beverly Hills,Hollywood, Disneyland,Knottsberry Farm,Wax Museum,Las Vegas. Family made our trip out West fantastic.

gadgetguy63

Torrance state Beach is a beautiful strand of Beach and fitness path that starts next to Redondo Beach and the pier. For years I'd thought it was still Redondo Beach. The way the beaches line up its not readily easy to tell where one ends and the next begins. For visitors to the area this set of beaches begins to the north with Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey. Its the closest Beach to LAX and is in the flight path of jets taking off and landing. Manhattan Beach is next door, then Hermosa Beach, next Redondo Beach, then Torrance state Beach ending at the base of Palos Verde with the little known (and not exactly alluring name) "Rat Beach". Don't worry though, R.AT. is only an acronym for "Right After Torrance" Beach. Hermosa literally means "beautiful" but they're really all beautiful beaches and unique in their own way. I personally love the stretch of Torrance state Beach with its view of the nearby Hills of Palos Verde Estates.

Monkeyzoe

Nice beach - good for beach runs and cycling (dedicated paths for it). Water appeared clean and warm. Volleyball courts available.

BooKat

Visited here on the 4th of July. There is a lot, but it filled quickly. Look for street parking in the neighborhoods near the beach. Great sandy beach with a nice view of Palos Verdes. Lots of families and kids boogie boarding. Bathrooms were OK, fairly clean for public beach bathrooms, but bring tissues or some TP as it ran out and was not replaced that promptly. No tacky beach shops near this end of the beach, which was nice (in fact, no shops at all). Beach café had GREAT food!! Not at all the usual junk! Tasty, absolutely delicious chicken Milanese sandwich on a high quality roll (dense and chewy inside, well-toasted outside) and fresh, handmade potato chips. Kudos to the people in the kitchen there!

JWeb1865

Clean beach, but can get very crowded on summer weekends. Parking is very challenging here, as it is along most of the South Bay's beaches. This is a good place if you have kids, though, because there's a snack bar here, restrooms, and the main lifeguard station for the area. This is also the southern terminus for the bike path that runs at least up to Manhattan Beach or El Segundo.

Av8trx90277

Great beach at the end of the coastal bike path that's low key, much better parking and between two good surfing spots, plus has great surfing of it's own. Snack bar, bathrooms, pretty, clean, not crowded-excellent!

faracer

I used to go the the beach for as shortest time I ve spent there while visiting my ex girlfriend. Althought the look and environment is no great deal, its still beautifull the ocean view, the skyline with all the little villas in the back of the beach...That all being said it is still home for me. So I can t say I am a very independent certifier of this area. I love it I miss it!!!

Soulmates2012

A great place to walk, body surf, boogie board and find seashells. I have lots of wonderful memories of walks here with my Aunt and Uncle. This is where my Uncle likes to body surf.

N3371E

I frequently visited this beach early in the morning 7ish and stare the vastness of the ocean. I have enjoyed watching the waves and dolphins swim and play. Good place to ran on short distance of 1 mile.

JeffB380

I also enjoyed this beach as well if you want another nice beach to go to this is also the one if you want to listen to the waves as well as have some wonderful time to yourself and to if the weather is warm enough to also go for a swim. Torrance state beach is the one for you.

Nate090

Everything one can ask for in a beach. Uncrowded. fine sand and sun. This is my favorite stumping grounds.