Best Places to Visit in Torrance

Torrance has kind of a attraction that won't let you think twice and will compel you pack your bags right away. Just a glimpse of it, and it would leave you restless. No matter what keeps you occupied here, you would want to be there anyhow. Though its not at all an easy task to ask your boss to grant a long vacation, but we know that you are an efficient employee and would finish all your assignments before the required time. So, you can expect an off from your work as a perk from your boss. If you are a student, just show your parents all the pictures shared below and nothing more is required from your end. The pictures below are ample to convince them, and smile people, your vacations are just round the corner. So, the point of discussion is not which phase of life you are at this point of time or which domain you belong to. If this dull and tedious life has engulfed you altogether or about to engulf you, then you are in dire need to detach yourself from this monotony and get rid of it completely and promptly. We have come to take you along and show you how life can be revamped in Torrance's style.

Western Museum of Flight

 
Revered as an unparalleled milestone in the domain of education, the Western Museum of Flight is dedicated to preserve and display aircraft history and artifacts belonging to aviation heritage of Southern California. The museum allows its visitors to catch a glimpse of airplanes and build a profound understanding of aviation history. Through its educational programs, the museum also educates its visitors on aircraft restoration projects. Myriads of Warbirds, aircrew accessories, piston, aircraft, jet aircraft engines, aircraft ejection seats, target drones, aircraft components, and World War II instruments together make the splendid collection of the Western Museum of Flight. North American F-86 Sabre Jet, Grumman F-14A "Tomcat", British Aerospace Harrier T.4 Jump Jet, Northrop YF-17 "Cobra" (Prototype #1), Douglas A-4A Skyhawk, Northrop F-5A "Freedom Fighter", 1883 Montgomery Glider (replica), Radioplane RP-5A Target Drone, Northrop Radioplane RP-71 Falconer, SD-l Target Drone, Radioplane RP-76 Target Drone, Northrop Company's flying demonstrator S-1 Sierra (Sue), and many more are amongst its jaw-dropping aircraft and exhibits.

Address: 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance, CA 90505, United States
Phone: 1 310.326.9544
Website: www.wmof.com/index.html
Operation Hours: Tuesday-Sunday (10:00 am-3:00 pm); remains closed on Mondays

Madrona Marsh

 
The Madrona Marsh Preserve is Los Angeles County's one of the last vestiges of vernal freshwater marshes. Back dune, vernal pool, coastal prairie, vernal marsh area, and alkali margin together make micro-habitats nestling at Madrona Marsh. These habitats allows its visitors to get engaged with the breathtaking native plant species. The Madrona Marsh Preserve has been designated as a 'Significant Ecological Area' due to its irreplaceable biological resources, support to threatened and precious species, corridors promoting species movement, promotion of component species' sustainable populations, and linkages. Hence, the Madrona Marsh preserves the physical and genetic diversity of the County. This is achieved by establishing biological resource areas. The Preserve also provides the shelter and food to the migration birds nestling on the Pacific Flyway. Its wildlife corridors establishes gene-flow between isolated populations so as to curb inbreeding and related genetic problems for wildlife. The Preserve also provides shelter for small mammals, insects, frogs, spiders, and reptiles.
   
Address: 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, California 90503, United States
Phone: 1 310.782.3989
Website: www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com/index.shtml
Operation Hours: Tuesday-Sunday (10:00 am-5:00 pm); remains closed on Mondays

Toyota USA Automobile Museum

 
It's been more than 55 years, and the glory of Toyota USA Automobile Museum is believed to be unparalleled. Its splendid collection of vintage vehicles makes this place breathtaking offering an unprecedented visual treat. It also educates its visitors on what Toyota has impact on the United States. You can also get acquainted with the inspirational and intriguing history of Toyota. It is also famed as the only Toyota Museum nestling outside Japan. 1959 Toyopet Crown Custom 4-door Sedan, 1965 Land Cruiser FJ45V Wagon, 1966 Corona, 1966 Stout 2-Wheel Drive Pick-up Truck, 1967 2000GT 2-door Coupe, 1969 Corolla, 1971 Celica St, 1982 Supra 3-door Lifback, 1989 Camry Le 4-door Sedan, 1990 Lexus LS 400 4-door Sedan, 2004 Scion xA, and 2004 Scion xB are amongst its most breathtaking collection of Toyota USA Automobile Museum. TMS Corporate Communications Department maintains and up keeps the collection at Toyota USA Automobile Museum.

Address: 19600 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501, United States
Phone: 1 310.468.8726
Website: www.toyotausamuseum.com/index.htm

Torrance Art Museum  

Torrance Art Museum is engaged into encouraging and roping in people so as to accentuate their understanding of contemporary artwork. The museum strives achieving its mission through its educational and information-rich exhibitions lectures, artists talks, symposia, and other educational programs conducting in its gallery spaces. The museum is an incredible place to get acquainted with Southern California's contemporary artistic expression. It is also dedicated to bridging the gap between various disciplines of sciences & humanities and visual arts. THE GILDLESS AGE, THINGS THAT GET IN OUR WAY, FINAL MAS ATTACK, SOUTH BAY FOCUS 2016, and many more are amongst its most-appreciated exhibitions. The museum is also appreciated for its storytelling and creative artwork at its Children’s Art Wing. The Arts Education Partnership Program Grant support and organizes its Stories in Art.

Address: 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503, United States
Phone: 1 310.618.6388
Website: www.torranceartmuseum.com
Operation Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (11:00 am-5:00 pm)

California Museum of Fine Art  

The California Museum of Fine Art is revered as one of the most sought-after amalgamation of art museum and fine gallery. Be it nationally or internationally-acclaimed artists, the California Museum of Fine Art provides them with a platform to showcase their talents and sell their work. It is achieved through its hands-on demonstrations, lectures, and workshops. The California Museum of Fine Art is also engaged into conducting international cultural exchange programs and supporting art education. It also allows artists to accentuate their art education and skills. Realism without Borders at Fall Exhibition, Van Gogh Lecture by Dr. William Havlicek, Nikolay Blokhin Private Exhibit, and many more are amongst its most-thronged exhibitions. The California Museum of Fine Art also provides artists with an opportunity to share and propagate their visions with the visitors. So, if you call yourself an art junkie, then you must not miss out on visiting such enthralling setting.

Address: 1421 Marcelina Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501, United States
Phone: 1 323.908.8909
Website: www.californiamuseumoffineart.com

Torrance Historical Society  

The foundation of Torrance Historical Society and Museum was laid in 1973, and it opened its doors for visitors in 1979. If you are really lured by the historical facts of Torrance and eager to go off the deep end, then the Torrance Historical Society and Museum becomes the must-visit spot for you. Its permanent as well changing exhibits are educative enough to make you acquainted with Torrance's history, development and evolution by the course of time. The museum is also indulged into promoting and propagating historical research in the city. It is also engaged into collecting, acquiring, preserving, and conserving photographs, records, oral history, data, and the associated documents based on the history of Torrance. The main focus of the museum is to promote the history of the city through its Plaque Program which has been acknowledged and recognized on at international front for more than 20 years. The museum also conducts a memorial service on every Memorial Day to commemorate sacrifice of U.S. military personnel.

Address: 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501, United States
Phone: 1 310.328.5392
Website: www.torrancehistoricalsociety.org/index.html

Pacific Electric Railroad Bridge

The Pacific Electric Railroad Bridge is now known as the 'Pacific Electric Railway- El Prado Bridge'. This double-tracked arch bridge traverses throughout Torrance Boulevard at Bow Street. You would love to say thanks to Irving Gill who was the mastermind behind this architectural wonder. He laid the foundation of Pacific Electric Railroad Bridge in 1913. On July 13, 1989, Pacific Electric Railroad Bridge was honored by being placed on the list of the National Register of Historic Places. After Torrance High School, it became the second spot in the city to make an entry on the list of National Register of Historic Places. Pacific Electric Railroad Bridge was also acknowledged by the California Office of Historic Preservation. In 2013, the American Society of Civil Engineers acknowledged the bridge as a Local Engineering Landmark. Since January 1, 2000, the Pacific Electric Railroad Bridge has been serving as a symbol of Torrance as a part of the logo of the Torrance Police Department.

Address: Torrance, California, United States

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