Guidebook for Old Torrance
Sightseeing
Redondo Beach Pier station
Food Scene
Red Car
1266 Sartori AveRed Car Brewery & Restaurant, Garlic Fries! About a mile
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
3525 W Carson StLazy Dog, which is dog friendly & 3 miles away
La Capilla Mexican Restaurant
4997 La Palma AveLa Capilla Mexican, the best! About a mile
Drive-through Louis Burgers IV, Breakfast Burrito as big as your head. And, Belgian Waffle!
Louis Burgers IV
1311 W Carson StDrive-through Louis Burgers IV, Breakfast Burrito as big as your head. And, Belgian Waffle!
Local Kitchen
1321 Sartori AveBest food at good prices
The Pan Restaurant
16601 S Western AveOMG! From breakfast to pizza, always good.
This is our new favorite! Crazy good. Must try the Eldon Classic Bendict, with Pork shoulder bacon, poached eggs, toasted English muffin and house-made hollandaise.
And, the Fig Melt, with crispy pork shoulder bacon, fig jam, blue cheese and arugula on grilled country bread served with house-made tomato bisque.
Clutch and Coffee
1321 El Prado AveThis is our new favorite! Crazy good. Must try the Eldon Classic Bendict, with Pork shoulder bacon, poached eggs, toasted English muffin and house-made hollandaise.
And, the Fig Melt, with crispy pork shoulder bacon, fig jam, blue cheese and arugula on grilled country bread served with house-made tomato bisque.
Shopping
Ralphs
1770 W Carson StFood shopping
Twice-weekly Tuesdays & Saturdays 8am to 1pm, the farmer's market where local vendors sell provisions such as produce, baked goods & seafood
18 locals recommend
Torrance Certified Farmer's Market
2200 Crenshaw BlvdTwice-weekly Tuesdays & Saturdays 8am to 1pm, the farmer's market where local vendors sell provisions such as produce, baked goods & seafood
Food 4 Less
851 Sepulveda BlvdGood pricing.
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena AveWhole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast Hwy$$$ but worth it
Parks & Nature
Wilson Park Sports Center
2400 Jefferson StWilson Park & the Farmer Market on Wed & Sat
Charles H. Wilson Park
2200 Crenshaw BlvdWilson Park & the Farmer Market on Wed & Sat
Dog walking
Rosie's Dog Beach
5000 E Ocean BlvdDog friendly fun beach
Eastview Park
1700 Westmont DrThis has a very nice dog park, very friendly people and dogs.
Arts & Culture
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Wayand Whale Watching
Automobile Driving Museum
610 Lairport StSo much fun, and a local secret
Gardens is proud to present GLOW, a visually stunning art installation that will transform our lush botanic oasis into an oceanic experience for our Garden Lights & Ocean Waters theme using thousands of lights designed by California Outdoor Lighting. The walk is set to an artistically curated soundtrack featuring a little something for everyone, including original music created for GLOW by Jerzy, as well as Baja surf music, Train and Vivaldi. Let the colors wash over you like a wave and the music be your current, guiding you through this unique and unforgettable after-dark walk through the Garden. Until Jan. 10, 2021
37 locals recommend
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw BlvdGardens is proud to present GLOW, a visually stunning art installation that will transform our lush botanic oasis into an oceanic experience for our Garden Lights & Ocean Waters theme using thousands of lights designed by California Outdoor Lighting. The walk is set to an artistically curated soundtrack featuring a little something for everyone, including original music created for GLOW by Jerzy, as well as Baja surf music, Train and Vivaldi. Let the colors wash over you like a wave and the music be your current, guiding you through this unique and unforgettable after-dark walk through the Garden. Until Jan. 10, 2021