Torrance travel guide
Torrance Tourism | Torrance Guide
You're Going to Love Torrance
With a population of 145,438, Torrance is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Torrance deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Torrance
If you’re looking for affordable options, King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant (2808 Sepulveda Blvd) and Ise-Shima at the Miyako (21381 South Western) are great picks.
When to visit Torrance
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Torrance in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Torrance, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Torrance
Plane
When flying to Torrance, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Torrance include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Torrance departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Torrance. The train journey from Torrance to Santa Barbara takes 1h 59m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Barbara, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Torrance is called Torrance, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Torrance is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 15 miles from Torrance. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Torrance, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Torrance takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 120 miles.
Airlines serving Torrance
Where to stay in popular areas of Torrance
Most booked hotels in Torrance
Renting a car in Torrance
Renting a car in Torrance costs $40 per day, on average, or $80 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Torrance.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Torrance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Torrance is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Torrance
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$33/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$36/day