Brewery
Monkish Brewing Co.
Monkish Brewing Co.'s Torrance headquarters combines a working brewery with a tasting room. The company also has an Anaheim location.
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A starting point for exploring Torrance
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Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Italian
La Bella Napoli
La Bella Napoli, an Italian eatery, operates at 23906 Crenshaw Blvd. in Torrance, California, under the ownership of Daniele Casaletta, who was born in Naples, Italy, and brings his love and passion for Italian cuisine…
New American
Italian
Gaetano's Restaurant
Gaetano’s Restaurant serves Italian food in Torrance and was opened by Steve and Dori in 1993. It also offers catering for gatherings across Torrance and the South Bay.
Japanese
Miyabi Uni
Miyabi Uni is a Japanese restaurant located in Torrance, California. The restaurant's master chef has over 30 years of collective Japanese fine dining experience and brings traditional flavors and modern creations to…
Japanese
Inaba Japanese Restaurant
Inaba Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese restaurant on Hawthorne Boulevard.
Independent shops worth exploring
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An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Local retail
Agapantha Jewelry
Agapantha Jewelry has a Torrance showroom connected to the studio where its pieces are made by hand. Founder Dani Paquin designs its delicate, modern jewelry for layering.
Local retail
Anthony & Co. Jewelers
Anthony & Co. Jewelers is an independent shop on Hawthorne Boulevard.
Antiques & vintage
Antique Attic
Antique Attic is a vintage and antique shop on Sartori Avenue.
Local retail
ARYA INTERNATIONAL MARKET
ARYA INTERNATIONAL MARKET is a neighborhood market on Hawthorne Boulevard.
Local retail
Big Store Pawn Shop
Big Store Pawn Shop is an independent shop on Cabrillo Avenue.
Local retail
Brasil Mania
Brasil Mania is an independent shop on Cabrillo Avenue.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Performing arts theater
George Nakano Theater
George Nakano Theater is a performing arts theater on Civic Center Drive.
Art & collectible gallery
Pop Monster Enterprise
Pop Monster Enterprise Inc. is an art and collectible gallery on Crenshaw Boulevard.
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