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The Madrona Marsh Preserve is a seasonal wetland with vernal pools that is believed to be one of the last remaining vernal freshwater marshes in Los Angeles County. The 43 acres site was used for oil production from 1924 to 2003 before the oil wells were removed and it was protected by the city as a nature preserve. Visitors can enjoy a walk through the preserve, and there is also an 8000 ft2 nature center located across from the marsh that offers exhibits about the nature and history of the marsh, including several live animals. The area is also great for birdwatchers, with more than 275 native and 50 non-native species of birds observed at the marsh since 1980.
The Madrona Marsh Preserve, in the city of Torrance in the South Bay region of Southern California, is a seasonal Delta wetland with vernal pools. The 43 acres (17 ha) was a former site of oil wells and is one of the few natural areas remaining within an urban landscape.
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The Del Amo Financial Center is located adjacent to the Del Amo Mall on Hawthorne Blvd and has the tallest building in the beach cities located within it.
City park with universally accessible treehouse-themed play structure. In addition to the playground, there are picnic tables and facilities for basketball, horseshoes, sand volleyball, softball, roller hockey, and tennis. Splash pad for water play is open from April to December. Site of the farmers' market on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8AM–1PM. Wheelchair accessible. Restrooms.
A must for television fans. In Beverly Hills, 90210, it served as the fictional West Beverly High. In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it was Sunnydale High. It also served as the backdrop for other movies such as Fast Times At Ridgemont High, The Wild Life, Not Another Teen Movie, Bring It On, Whatever It Takes, Cursed, Wild Things 3, Bruce Almighty, and Less Than Zero. The building can be viewed from the outside but is not open to visits by the general public because it is a functioning school.
A museum dedicated to the history of general and military aviation. Has a large collection of planes and aviation memorabilia. Adjacent to the main building of Torrance Airport; parking is shared with the airport.
Neither glamorous nor fancy, this clean, large, busy beach attracts thousands from the surrounding area. Parking is limited but nowhere near as poor as nearby Hermosa Beach or Venice Beach. Just due south of Torrance Beach is RAT Beach (Right After Torrance), which can only be accessed from Torrance Beach.