Your Torrance Valentine’s Day Guide
Get your Galentine’s trip or romantic Valentine’s weekend ready. Valentine’s Day lands on a Friday this year and is also before President’s Day on Monday. That makes it a 4-day celebration that’s just too good to miss. With 400+ restaurants at the ready and an uncrowded shoreline, Torrance is a prime place to land. Conveniently located on the sunny Southern California coast, it’s just 10 miles south of LAX and 17 miles north of Long Beach Airport.
Torrance has that laid-back beach vibe that feels like a private getaway for two. Fill your Valentine’s weekend with a well-appointed hotel, a romantic dinner and maybe a stroll on the pristine, not-so-crowded beach, and you’re good to go. From the hotel to the dinner, we gathered the best Valentine’s Day deals in Torrance. Here’s everything you need to know.
HOTELS
The Bluestem Hotel is offering a discounted stay. Bluestem also offers a special Valentine’s package with See’s Candies and a bottle of wine. With 15 hotels to choose from, it’s easy to make your Valentine’s Day experience in Torrance special.
RESTAURANTS
Dinner
A decadent dinner feels just right for your Valentine’s Day getaway, and Torrance has you covered.
21 Square Bar + Kitchen in the Torrance Marriott
From 5 pm – 10 pm on Valentine’s Day, this elegant yet contemporary spot is setting the scene with an Miso Roasted Chilean Seabass or Filet Minon and a sweet treat of Triple Chocolate Mousse or Red Velvet Marquise.
Housed in the original 1912 Pacific Electric Railway Depot designed by Irving Gill, this classic restaurant is a creative hub of culinary delight set in a historic building to make for a uniquely memorable Valentine’s Day. Head there for a special dinner Chef Shafer will prepare himself. Chef Shafer is also hosting Breakfast in Bed Cooking Class on February 8th where he’ll share his secrets on how to make the perfect Valentine’s breakfast.
Love and pizza are meant to be. If you agree, then take your date to Slater’s 50/50 in the Del Amo Fashion Center, where Valentine’s Day is happening all month long. Order your favorite pizza or burger and a Red Velvet Milkshake to share and then wander around the mall to let them pick out their own Valentine’s Day gift.
Cocktails and Brews
If your evening plans call for drinks then we know just where you should go.
In honor of celebrating that perfect love match, Absolution Brewing is bringing back their popular Strawberry Blond Ale for Valentine’s. Get $1 off that romantic brew on February 14th only. They’ll also have a special beer release for Valentine’s week – their Gold Medal Honey Belgian Beer, “The Rector.”
Madre Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria
Getting in the mood for Valentine’s Day, Madre will be serving a curated mezcal flight, specialty cocktails and crave-able desserts. With 150+ mezcal options at the ready, it’s a pretty safe bet they know the best ones. They’ll also have live music for some dancing and a photo booth to help preserve the memory. Madre also has Happy Hour available Monday-Friday from 3 – 6 for dine in. Specials are available for micheladas, beer, mezcal and margaritas.
Dessert
If something sweet is all your Valentine needs, then take him or her to one of these delicious spots.
King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant
Make it a tropical Valentine’s Day with a heart-shaped Red Velvet, Paradise or Dobash cake – a Hawaiian classic. They’re all delicious and well worth a nibble. Try it at the restaurant or purchase to-go from their bakery.
Pick up Black and Pink Heart Cookies, Chocolate or White Petite Fours, Gourmet Cream Puffs, a Chocolate Mousse Heart or maybe a Love Dragon Cake from Torrance Bakery. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy along the streets of Old Torrance, nestled up in your hotel or along the shore at Torrance Beach.
DATE DESTINATIONS
A Walk on the Beach
Cliché though it may be, it’s hard to beat a romantic stroll on the beach, especially when it’s as pristine and uncrowded as Torrance Beach. That’s a rare Southern California commodity. Plus, it has plenty of parking (big bonus), views of the Palos Verde Peninsula and loads of places to eat when you get hungry. Talk about great California vibes!
For Art Lovers
Art has that chat-and-hold-hands-romcom kind of vibe that makes for a great date night. The VEFA Gallery is hosting a Surreality 101 exhibit on Sat, Feb 15. It’ll explore the central themes of surrealism that began with French writer André Breton in 1924, highlighting some of its seminal artists and new work from modern surrealist artists.
While the sun is still out, you could also walk the art walk and explore the insta-worthy mural scene – each has its own unique story. Also, check out the Torrance Art Museum – It’s free and the ever-changing exhibits will enhance your appreciation for modern and contemporary artwork.
Spa Day for Two
A Torrance staple, Burke Williams offers the full European spa experience with unique treatments and even a nap room complete with cozy recliners and screens for privacy. Dubunne Day Spa has pampered Torrance for more than 30 years with the latest spa treatments, including couples packages, gourmet bath soaks, body wraps and more. Offering ancient Japanese rejuvenation, the Relaken Spa at the Miyako Hybrid Hotel has a wide variety of massages and treatments, including lunch and spa packages.
If the kiss cam has taught us anything, it’s that love is alive and well at sporting events. With several stadiums nearby, Torrance is the perfect home base for every major sport in Los Angeles. Plan ahead by grabbing your Lakers, Dodgers and Rams tickets, or maybe the Ducks, Galaxy, Angels or Chargers tickets. They’re all nearby. Plus, the World Rugby HSBC SVNS Games 2025 will be going at nearby Dignity Health Sports Park from May 3rd – 4th, perfect for a return trip to revisit those romantic memories.
Get a Free Kiss at the California Welcome Center
Swing into the Del Amo Fashion Center and stop by the California Welcome Center Torrance on the main level of this three-story mall. They’re handing out free kisses – no, not actual on-the-lips kisses, but a cute heart-shaped box full of chocolate kisses.
You can plan more of your romantic getaway through our interactive kiosk, shop locally sourced merchandise, get custom activity planning and more. The California Welcome Center is located in the Del Amo Fashion Center at the main entrance, level 1.
Reservations can fill up fast, so don’t wait. Book your trip to Torrance today!