Torrance Beach

Torrance Beach is a long, wide sandy beach (and the only beach) in the city of Torrance, California. This is the southernmost of the big beaches on Santa Monica Bay which extends from the Malibu Area to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Sunbathing, surfing, beach walking, and biking on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail are good reasons to visit this beach.

Torrance County Beach has a large parking lot, safe graded ramps to the beach, lifeguards, access to a long bike path, and decent facilities. It tends to be a little less crowded than its neighboring beaches to the north, Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach.

Torrance Beach starts at Miramar Park on the north end and extends to a cove at the south end called Malaga Cove Beach (aka RAT Beach). The parking lot for Torrance Beach is along Paseo De La Playa from Calle Miramar to Via Riviera. South of that there are homes on the bluff and zero public right of ways to the beach.

Address

201 Paseo De La Playa
Torrance, CA 90277

Park Name

Miramar Park

Other Names

RAT Beach

Owner

County Beach

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on beach or bike path, but leashed dogs ok at the park

Fees

Fee for parking

Activities

Surfing, Swimming, Walking, Biking, Skating, Running, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Beach Walking

Amenities

Lifeguard, Restrooms, Showers, Paved Bike Path, Grass Park, Snack Bar, Volleyball Courts, Accessible Features

Links

Water Quality
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart