Torrance Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A building named 'Souplantation' with a green facade and a red-tiled roof.
A gated entrance with a wrought iron gate, palm trees, and flower beds.
A symmetrical corridor with repeating architectural elements and shadows.
A pile of fresh radishes with green leaves in the background.
A bustling outdoor market with vendors selling fruits and vegetables under white and green canopies.

For a relaxing break from the Big Smoke that is LA, visit this easy-going beach town in the South Bay.

Torrance is a relatively quiet SoCal seaside hub, home to museums, family parks, surf spots, great eateries and craft breweries. It marks the start of “The Strand,” SoCal’s scenic coastal bike path, where barefooted locals with surfboards under their arm cross regularly. Most of Torrance’s parks have sports courts, playgrounds, barbecues and fitness paths. The Del Amo Fashion Centre, Western Museum of Flight or Torrance Art Museum are great places when you need a break from the heat.

Our guide on where to stay in Torrance

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Old Town Torrance

If you're spending some time in Old Town Torrance, Bowlero Torrance and Chen Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Southwood

Though Southwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Del Amo Fashion Center and Redondo Beach Pier.

West Torrance

Though West Torrance may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Bay Galleria and Redondo Beach Pier.

Seaside

While Seaside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Del Amo Fashion Center and Torrance County Beach.

Northwest Torrance

When in Northwest Torrance, you can plan a visit to South Bay Galleria and American Honda Headquarters, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay

Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay

3 out of 5
1925 W 190th Street Torrance CA
The price is AU$196 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$196
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Torrance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,075 reviews)
"Room‘s pretty clean a little outdated, bedding could be newer, blankets had a few holes in it painting in the bathroom had some mold inside first night found large red roach on the door inside of the room. All in all hotel, surprisingly pretty quiet and easy to get to."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is AU$198 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$198
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is AU$421 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$421
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,490 reviews)
"Awesome staff at night, very helpful. The morning staff were quite nasty though. Very rude at the front desk when I had questions about parking."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel
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Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

3 out of 5
5825 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood ...
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles
Fenix Hotel Hollywood

Fenix Hotel Hollywood

4 out of 5
7070 Franklin Ave Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Bowl ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (447 reviews)
"There is room service every 3 nights. There is a laundry machine in the hotel room. The kitchen was clean. The walls are thin."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Fenix Hotel Hollywood
The Sovereign

The Sovereign

2 out of 5
205 Washington Ave Santa Monica CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews)
"Everything was very good except the parking.The parking garage was too tight a fit for my full size sedan.The staff was wonderful and truly helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Sovereign
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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