Torrance
A well-connected South Bay city with room to find your fit.
Discover established neighborhoods, local parks, shopping, dining and a diverse selection of Torrance homes.
Overview of Torrance
Torrance offers a practical and varied South Bay lifestyle with established residential neighborhoods, employment centers, parks, shopping, restaurants and convenient access to surrounding beach communities.
The city’s size creates considerable diversity. Buyers can find historic homes near Old Torrance, traditional residential properties, condominiums, townhomes, larger homes in South Torrance and hillside properties near the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Some Torrance mailing addresses are located outside the incorporated City of Torrance, and school-district or municipal boundaries can vary. Buyers should verify the jurisdiction, school assignment and services associated with each individual property rather than relying only on the mailing address.
Karina helps clients evaluate those distinctions and understand how neighborhood, property type, condition and location influence value.
Torrance at a Glance
Community Style
Established, convenient, varied and community-oriented
Housing Options
Condominiums, townhomes, historic properties and single-family residences
Known For
Diverse neighborhoods, parks, shopping, dining and South Bay connectivity
Lifestyle
Residential comfort with access to employment, recreation and coastal communities
Community Snapshot
Key Facts & Demographics
Per Sq. Mile
Torrance Neighborhoods
Explore the distinct areas that make up this amazing coastal city.
Old Torrance
Old Torrance is known for its historic character, tree-lined streets, distinctive homes and walkable commercial district. Properties include early twentieth-century residences, renovated homes, condominiums and multi-unit buildings.
Southwood
Southwood offers an established residential atmosphere with traditional single-family homes, neighborhood streets and convenient access to shopping and neighboring Redondo Beach.
Southwood Riviera
Located near the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Southwood Riviera is associated with larger homes, residential streets and convenient access to the coast, Riviera Village and South Torrance amenities.
Walteria
Walteria provides a neighborhood-centered setting near parks, schools, shopping and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Housing includes a mix of established and renovated single-family properties.
West Torrance
West Torrance offers convenient access to Redondo Beach, parks, retail centers and major South Bay destinations. The area contains a mix of single-family residences, condominiums and townhomes.
Around Torrance
Torrance offers extensive choices for shopping, dining, recreation, community programming and everyday services.
Popular destinations and amenities include:
- Old Torrance
- Wilson Park
- Madrona Marsh Preserve
- Charles H. Wilson Park Farmers Market
- Del Amo Fashion Center
- Torrance Cultural Arts Center
- Columbia Park
- Lago Seco Park
- Local Japanese, Korean and international dining
- Convenient access to Redondo Beach and the Palos Verdes Peninsula
