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Torrance Beach
4.8★ · 118 Google ratings · Redondo Beach, California
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away · paid
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
330 ft from the water to the back
Map of Torrance Beach
1
1Parking125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2021–2026
Come for uncrowded space
Unlike Santa Monica or Venice Beach, this beach rarely feels packed even on weekends.
Ideal for families learning to surf
The waves are consistent but manageable, making it suitable for beginners and body boarding.
Parking is reliable and cheap
A lot charges $7, or free street parking is available near the beach entrance.
Expect afternoon wind chill
Even on warm days, the breeze can feel cold if you're wet, so plan accordingly in summer.
Watch for seaweed in water
Some areas of the ocean have significant seaweed, which may affect swimming comfort.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.8 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:52 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:35 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Vía Riviera, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Torrance Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Torrance Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Torrance Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
