Torrance Beach

Location
Between Redondo Beach and Malaga Cove
Size
About 40 acres
Parking
300+ spaces on the bluff
Facilities
Restrooms, showers, concession
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Accessible
  • Restrooms

About this beach

Torrance Beach sits between Redondo Beach and Malaga Cove, below the bluffs that run to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The stretch shared with Redondo is known as RAT Beach. It's about 40 acres of soft sand, used for swimming, surfing, fishing and diving.

Facilities

The lots on top of the bluff hold more than 300 cars, and ramps and stairs lead down to the sand. There are restrooms and showers, a concession stand, volleyball nets, the bike path and beach wheelchairs.

Rules

LA County beach rules apply: no dogs, alcohol, smoking, glass, fires or barbecues, and no loitering between midnight and 6 a.m.

Getting there & access

Getting there

Park in the lots at the top of the bluff and take the ramps or stairs down.

Accessibility

Beach wheelchairs are available, and the ramps and stairs were upgraded in 2002.

Dogs
Not allowed

What's here

  • Swimming

    Swimming, surfing and diving

  • Fishing

    Fishing from the beach

  • Restrooms

    Restrooms and showers

  • Accessible

    Beach wheelchairs and ramps to the sand

Rules & official resources

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Questions boaters ask

In the lots at the top of the bluff, which hold more than 300 cars.

The stretch shared by Redondo and Torrance beaches.

No, LA County beaches don't allow animals on the sand.
Sources: beaches.lacounty.gov · beaches.lacounty.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 ·
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