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Torrance, California

Torrance is a city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, founded in 1912, neighboring Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Lomita, Gardena, Lawndale, and Alondra Park, as well as the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Harbor City and Harbor Gateway. The city is part of what is known as the South Bay region.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Los Angeles County, California, US.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Zamperini Field (TOA).

History

Torrance is a city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, founded in 1912, neighboring Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Lomita, Gardena, Lawndale, and Alondra Park, as well as the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Harbor City and Harbor Gateway. The city is part of what is known as the South Bay region.

Where to stay

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Indoor

Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 8.1 mi to the centre
Los Angeles, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 62 airlines (United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 149 destinations incl. London, Atlanta, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Tokyo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 62 airlines, 149 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Long Beach Airport (LGB) 11 mi to the centre
4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Portland, Seattle, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Austin… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Riverside (44 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 12 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) 5.9 mi to the centre
Hawthorne, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) 14 mi to the centre
Santa Monica, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Zamperini Field (TOA) 2.4 mi to the centre
Torrance, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Compton Woodley Airport (CPM) 6.8 mi to the centre
Compton, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Catalina Express San Pedro Terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Los Angeles World Cruise Center
Ferry terminal · 7.4 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Catalina Express Long Beach Downtown Landing
Ferry terminal · 9.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Catalina Express
Ferry terminal · 9.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Aquarium Dock 4
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Shoreline Village Dock 9
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Long Beach - Two Harbors
Ferry route · Catalina Express
Outdoor
San Pedro - Two Harbors
Ferry route · Catalina Express
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San Pedro - Avalon
Ferry route · Catalina Express
Outdoor
Long Beach - Avalon
Ferry route · Catalina Express
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Zamperini Field (TOA); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Catalina Express San Pedro Terminal, 7.3 mi); routes include Long Beach - Two Harbors, San Pedro - Two Harbors, San Pedro - Avalon.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Torrance, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, Metro · Los Angeles, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus, Rail · Los Angeles, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Long Beach, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.