Welcome to Torrance
Areas 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135
In 1910, industrialist Jared Sidney Torrance decided to build a “workingman’s paradise” in response to developing labor troubles in Los Angeles. After several options were considered, the town was named Torrance and incorporated in 1921.
The 21-square-mile city was planned by world-famous landscape architects Olmsted and Olmsted. Modernist architect Irving J. Gill designed the original buildings, including the city’s emblematic depot and railroad bridge. Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr. was hired to help with landscaping. A late 1940s housing boom consumed virtually all the remaining vacant land and the population rapidly expanded to 140,000+ today. Torrance received an All-America City award in 1955 for “growth without strain.” Today the coastal neighborhoods create a diverse and multicultural city that prides itself on its mini-communities with small-town charm.
The pre-planned city has 1.5 miles of lifeguard-patrolled beach and 550 miles of sidewalks. The most desired areas are the ones closest to the beach, in the HollywoodRiviera (128). This area is primarily made up of single-family homes with an average of 4 bedrooms, that were built between 1940 and 1969, and originally purchased by the ‘baby boom generation. Walteria (125): Filled with a healthy mix of owners and renters, many of the original homes (built 1940 - 1969) are now seeing major renovations being made. It also thrives with one of the lowest rental vacancy rates in the nation! South Torrance (129): This area was voted one of the best neighborhoods for families in California – more family-friendly than 96.5% of neighborhoods in the entire state(according to neighborhoodscout.com)! It includes top-rated public schools, low crime rates, and a high number of owner-occupied single-family homes giving this area the look and feel of a classic American city.
Boundaries
- Torrance’s boundaries are: Redondo Beach Boulevard and the cities of Lawndale and Gardena to the north; Western Avenue and the Harbor Gateway neighborhood of Los Angeles to the east; the Palos Verdes Hills with the cities of Lomita, Rolling Hills Estates, and Palos Verdes Estates on the south; and the Pacific Ocean and The city of Redondo Beach is to the west.
Business Districts
- In addition to a large corporate presence, there is a strong small business community in the city. According to a 2016 Fundera study, Torrance was ranked the 3rd best city in California for small businesses.
Farmers Market
- Saturday & Tuesday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. :
- Charles H. Wilson Park
- 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.
33 Park + Parkettes Throughout the City.
Schools
Elementary Schools
Addams Elementary School
2121 238th St.
Anza Elementary School
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Arlington Elementary School
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Arnold Elementary School
4100 W. 227th St.
Carr Elementary School
3404 W. 168th St.
Edison Elementary School
3800 W. 182nd St.
Fern Elementary School
1314 Fern Ave.
Hickory Elementary School
2800 W. 227th St.
Lincoln Elementary School
2418 W. 166th St.
Riviera Elementary School
365 Paseo de Arena
Seaside Elementary School
4651 Sharynne Lane
Torrance Elementary School
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Towers Elementary School
5600 Towers St.
Victor Elementary School
4820 Spencer St.
Walteria Preparatory School
24456 Madison St.
Wood Elementary School
2250 W. 235th St.
Yukon Elementary School
17815 Yukon Ave.
Middle Schools
Calle Mayor Middle School
4800 Calle Mayor
Casimir Middle School
17220 Casimir Ave.
J.H. Hull Middle School
2080 W. 231 Street
Jefferson Middle School
21717 Talisman St.
Lynn Middle School
5038 Halison St.
Madrona Middle School
21364 Madrona Ave.
Magruder Middle School
4100 W. 185th St.
Richardson Middle School
23751 Nancy Lee Lane
High Schools
North High School
3620 W. 182nd St.
South High School
4801 Pacific Coast Highway
Shery High School
2600 Vine St.
Torrance High School
2200 Carson St.
West High School
20401 Victor
Important Phone Numbers
City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.328.5310
Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..855.354.5623
