Why Kings Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant is truly the Best.

King’s Hawaiian bread is iconic. You probably know the King’s Hawaiian products from their bright orange packages which serve as shining beacons of bread in your local grocery. You love them because of their super-soft texture and their slight sweetness. From dinners rolls to hot dog buns, it is the bread that transforms a meal […]

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Take a Tour of Film Locations

Torrance has the best of all worlds. All around you are locations you’ll recognize from movies and TV shows—even a famous recording studio (The building at 1327 Cabrillo Avenue is where N.W.A recorded “Straight Outta Compton”). And you’re not far from Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Malibu, so there’s a pretty good chance of seeing faces […]

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Get To Know The Local Scene

Let’s start by confessing that there’s way too much to do in Torrance to choose from. So we put together an itinerary for exploring the artistic, historic, natural, and cultural treasures in and near Torrance. Day 1: Getting to Know Torrance Morning: Start with a leisurely breakfast at Eat at Rudy’s in Historic Old Torrance. […]

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Discover Torrance your way.

Let’s start by confessing that there’s way too much to do in Torrance to choose from. So we put together an itinerary of local favorites for eating, drinking, and shopping. Day 1: Get Familiar Morning: Head to King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant for some to-die-for French toast before you cruise down to Torrance Beach for […]

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South Coast Botanic Garden: Jewel of the Palos Verdes Peninsula

The South Coast Botanic Garden, located within the heart of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, is flourishing proof that trash can transform into treasure. The 87-acre site—which features 13 specialty gardens, a host of remarkable plant collections, and several sublime event venues—was once a county dump. The project to convert the landfill into a botanic garden […]

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Spring Blossoms in Torrance

Image source: Shutterstock California is coming into full color as spring flowers bloom – and the best place to see it all is in Torrance, California. Escape the traffic and congestion when you head just outside L.A. to literally stop and smell the flowers. Start packing, book your stay and check out these two main […]

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Brunch, Nap, Repeat

Last night was great. Today, you’ve slept in and you’re ready for the nearest brunch destination for your Torrance trip. We’ve done the research for you and here are some of our favorites. Forks up, let’s do this. Courtesy the DoubleTree Ready to class it up a bit? Take your swank over to Andre’s at […]

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New Year, New Getaways!

The holidays are over and we’re well on our way to a fresh new year, so who’s ready for a relaxing vacay? We are! Torrance is a great option if you’re looking for an affordable LA getaway without the LA price tag or crowds. It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling with your sweetie, family or […]

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Host Your Party or Conference Without the Cleanup

Planning a corporate conference, team meeting or offsite strategy session can be a challenge. The biggest question is always WHERE, especially when there are so many hotels to search through for the right setting. Let us take a little bit of the guesswork out for, look no further than Torrance, just south of L.A. Torrance […]

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Catch Me if You Can & Win!

Hey Dudes, Bros and Chicas! We have created a totally epic new website designed just for you! discovertorrance.com is a full barrel of awesome resources for all of your travel planning needs – it has everything to see and do, day and night. While you and your mouse are having a blast cruisin’ the site, […]

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Hop on an LA Beer Hop Tour

Owners Hal and Cindy Mooney have turned their passion for craft beers (and their love for public transportation) into LA Beer Hop, your one-stop “hops” shop for awesome South Bay craft brewery tours. Hassel-free and loaded with fun, an LA Beer Hop tour is like having a designated driver, a tasting class and craft brewery […]

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