ABOUT THE GUIDE

About LOCAL Torrance

Local Torrance is an independent city guide from Local City Network.

Explore Torrance

Browse local businesses and guides, save places that interest you, and follow the linked sources for details that may change before a visit.

212 published independent businesses: 63 places to eat and drink, 42 independent shops, 2 arts and culture listings, 82 beauty and fitness listings and 23 local service businesses. Most common kinds: Japanese restaurant (14), beauty salon (9), gym (8).
Events from 10 local calendars, including Discover Torrance, University of Southern California, University of Southern California athletics. Events
6 historic places from the National Register and Wikidata. Historic places
34 parks, playgrounds and dog parks mapped from OpenStreetMap. Parks
32 public schools in 2 districts. Schools
7 animal shelter and animal services locations near Torrance. Lost and found pets

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The directory focuses on local restaurants, shops and cultural places. Inclusion is not an award, endorsement or a claim that we visited a business.

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We are not the City of Torrance or its official tourism organization. Listings do not imply endorsement or a paid relationship.