Plan your visit
Practical stops and public resources for Torrance. Follow the official links for current availability before you travel.
Start with the part of town you want to explore, then choose nearby food, practical stops and a way home. Old Torrance, the Civic Center, Del Amo and the coast offer different starting points.
Get to know Torrance
A city with several starting points
Torrance traces its founding to 1912. The City history links to the Historical Society, library archives and accounts of its industrial, residential and retail development. Use these local history resources to explore beyond a single shopping stop.
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Use these public service contacts to find the right starting point. Confirm eligibility, documents, appointment requirements and availability with the provider. Regional offices are identified separately.
City help, food and community support
City Hall and service requests
City Hall is at 3031 Torrance Boulevard; the general City number is 310-328-5310. The City contact page links to service requests and its calendar of closed Fridays and holidays. Public Works handles City maintenance questions at 310-781-6900.
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Food assistance serving Torrance from Harbor City
The Salvation Army Stillman Sawyer Center serves Torrance and neighboring communities from 820 Lomita Boulevard, Harbor City, outside Torrance. Its food-pantry page lists Monday, Wednesday and Friday distribution, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with ID and first-come availability. Call 310-835-1986 before travel. This is a regional service resource, not a Torrance place listing.
Official information — Food assistance serving Torrance from Harbor City ↗ · Source collected
Housing and outreach connections
The City describes Coordinated Entry as a starting point for connecting people experiencing homelessness with services. Contact Outreach@TorranceCA.Gov through the official Homeless Services page for outreach and program access. Temporary Housing Village participation is arranged through outreach; this is not an open drop-in accommodation.
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Job-search and career workshops
South Bay Workforce Investment Board lists Torrance One-Stop career coaching, résumé and interview workshops, and a WIOA information session that requires sign-up. Use its workshop and contact pages to arrange participation; a place on a course or funding is not guaranteed.
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Library resources for veterans and families
Torrance Public Library describes VetNow for benefits navigation, civilian career transitions and college preparation. A Torrance Public Library card is required to use this database remotely or at the library. Follow the library’s resource link for access.
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Free courthouse self-help: check the schedule
LAFLA identifies its Torrance self-help center at 825 Maple Avenue, Room 160, and offers free assistance for people representing themselves. Call the self-help line, 213-235-0060, to confirm the relevant service and visit hours: the operator and court directories show different schedules. Self-help does not guarantee representation by an attorney.
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Choose the contact for the situation. These numbers are official public contacts, not a live incident feed. Follow current instructions from emergency responders.
Emergency and non-emergency contacts
Emergencies: call 911
The City directs emergencies to 911. For a non-urgent public-safety matter, Torrance Police lists 310-328-3456, available 24 hours. For a non-urgent incident, Torrance Fire lists 310-781-7042, available 24 hours. The non-emergency numbers do not replace 911.
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City disaster information and water problems
During a disaster, the City lists 310-618-2320 for updated information. For water-related issues, its customer-service number is 1-855-354-5623, listed as available 24 hours. Check the City page for the appropriate service before calling.
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Register for local emergency alerts
Alert SouthBay’s registration page includes Torrance among its participating cities. Choose the locations and notification options that apply to you using the official registration page. Registration is optional and is completed with the alert provider.
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Plan indoor breaks and check opening times before you leave. Outdoor shade, benches, water points and restrooms are shown only where sources support them; unconfirmed facilities need a check with the operator.
Heat & comfort stops
Check today’s cooling-center information
The County map lists cooling centers and site-specific hours. Unless a site note says otherwise, the County describes air conditioning, bathrooms, drinking water and ADA access. Check the selected site’s notes and current opening times before leaving; a place in this guide is not automatically open or activated.
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Cooling centers with local contacts
For an indoor break, the City lists Katy Geissert Library, 3301 Torrance Boulevard, 310-618-5959; Bartlett Senior Center, 1318 Cravens Avenue, 310-320-5918; and the Dee Hardison Sports Center lobby, 2400 Jefferson Street, 310-972-7760. Call ahead about opening times and seating. Other library locations and special access restrictions appear on the City cooling-center page.
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center facilities
Friends of Madrona Marsh describe the Nature Center as accessible, with restrooms and parking. This does not establish shade, water fountains or a continuous accessible trail through the preserve. Check the Center before visiting.
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Start with a confirmed free option or plan a special outing. Free entry does not include every extra. Follow the operator’s age, eligibility and reservation rules; we do not label a place suitable for everyone without evidence.
Choices for different budgets & ages
Torrance Art Museum: free exhibitions
Torrance Art Museum confirms free public admission and notes that it closes between exhibitions. Check the current exhibition period before visiting.
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Chen Art Gallery: important age and visit limits
Visits must be arranged in advance and are guided. The gallery does not admit children aged ten or under or accept walk-ins. There are no gallery benches or chairs; ask about individual access needs before arranging a visit.
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Make room for a special outing
For a bigger outing, use the official venue calendar to choose an event, then check the complete cost, age rules and booking conditions. Admission, parking, meals and transport can be separate; no price or discount is assumed here.
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Start with the community’s own public programs and history resources. These highlights are not a complete account of any community. Past programs and planned projects are distinguished from places you can visit today.
Local heritage & community voices
Japanese American history in Torrance
The City’s history describes Japanese heritage families being forced from their homes and farms during World War II and returning after incarceration. Read the City account alongside community-led history programs; this guide does not equate Japanese cuisine or business names with anyone’s identity.
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Columbia Park monument: planned, not open
The City’s September 17, 2026 announcement describes a planned World War II Japanese American Incarceration Monument at Columbia Park. It is a project update, not confirmation of an open visitor attraction or a completion date.
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Nearby community history: Gardena Valley JCI
GVJCI offers Japanese American history and public cultural programs in nearby Gardena, outside Torrance. Follow the organization’s program information for current public opportunities; no short walking connection is implied.
Official information — Nearby community history: Gardena Valley JCI ↗ · Source collected
Regional resource: these links lead to a Tongva-led organization based in Altadena, outside this guide’s area. Explore its public learning opportunities and follow the organizer’s current invitations. This is not a local attraction, a drop-in invitation or a complete directory of Tongva organizations.
Learn from Tongva-led public programs
Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy
TTPC is a Tongva-led nonprofit focused on land stewardship and cultural education. It identifies itself as an independent nonprofit, not a Tribal government or authority. Start with the organization’s own account of its work.
Official information — Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy ↗ · Source collected
Public community education
TTPC offers public education through onsite, online and community programs about Native history, ecological knowledge and contemporary culture. Follow its current public-program invitations for format, eligibility and registration. Its ceremonies are not open to the general public.
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Volunteer Education Days
The organization welcomes the public to hands-on learning about ecosystem restoration and stewardship. Check its current announcement and registration instructions before making plans; this guide does not promise an available place or permission to arrive without arranging participation.
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Compare the cuisine and actual menu notes. A food category is not proof of a particular dish or dietary accommodation. Nearby postal addresses are kept separate.
Food, coffee and everyday stops
Pho and Vietnamese food
Pho Hue Oi and Pho Hana add locally sourced pho and Vietnamese choices. Bamboo Song has a Torrance mailing address but Census geography places it in Lomita, so it is labeled nearby.
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Different cuisines on the same guide
Sartori Thai, Kitchen Sodam, Orange Tokki, Angara, Tasty China, Mandarin Kitchen, Jollibee and El Pollo Inka add Thai, Korean, Indian, Chinese, Filipino and Peruvian food choices. Check each operator menu.
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Pizza, wings, bakeries and coffee
Prime Pizza adds pizza and wings. Existing Torrance Bakery, King's Hawaiian, and Downtown OffSet Coffee remain separate businesses. Crenshaw OffSet is nearby Lomita despite its Torrance mailing address.
Official information — Pizza, wings, bakeries and coffee ↗ · Source collected
Groceries, tires and laundry
The guide includes Target, Tokyo Central, Mitsuwa, Home Depot, American Tire Depot, mechanics and Clean Laundry LA. Confirm departments, inventory and service arrangements directly.
Official information — Groceries, tires and laundry ↗ · Source collected
Clinical practices, massage and wellness retail serve different purposes. Confirm current services, appointments and payment directly. No treatment outcomes, insurance coverage or license verification are inferred.
Health and wellness choices
Hospitals and urgent care
Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary are hospital campuses. Exer Sepulveda and PCH are urgent-care clinics, separate from hospital emergency departments.
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Medical pediatrics and dental care
UCLA Health Torrance Pediatrics, Providence Torrance Pediatrics and California Kids Pediatrics offer medical pediatric care. Torrance Pediatric Dentistry and South Bay Pediatric Dentistry are categorized as dental care.
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Acupuncture, massage and retail
Calle Mayor Acupuncture, Acupuncture by Julee and Wally's Massage provide local practice options. The Vitamin Shoppe is a wellness retailer; herbal consultations do not establish a walk-in herbal shop.
Official information — Acupuncture, massage and retail ↗ · Source collected
Use the checked date, operator website and directions on each place profile. Verify changing details for the day of your visit, including the return trip.
Before you go
Check the operating post office before traveling
USPS issued a July 26, 2025 temporary suspension notice for the Torrance Main Post Office at 2510 Monterey Street, with services reassigned by ZIP code. This historical notice does not establish today’s reopening status. Use the USPS location finder or call 1-800-275-8777 to confirm the right office and service before visiting.
Official information — Check the operating post office before traveling ↗ · Source collected
Slater’s at Del Amo
Slater’s official Torrance page lists 3525 West Carson Street, Suite 75; 424-866-0218. Published hours are Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–midnight. Confirm holiday hours directly.
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Hamada-Ya inside Mitsuwa
Hamada-Ya’s Torrance page places the bakery inside Mitsuwa at 3525 West Carson Street, Suite 164-A; 310-787-1778. It publishes daily hours of 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Check the operator for holiday changes.
Official information — Hamada-Ya inside Mitsuwa ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
City departments and services
Torrance City Clerk's Office
City Clerk: public-record, election and City meeting information.
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Torrance City Treasurer's Office
City Treasurer organizational contact; City Hall closes every other Friday.
Official information — Torrance City Treasurer's Office ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Finance Department
Finance organizational contact and division directory; closes every other Friday.
Official information — Torrance Finance Department ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Parking Ticket Payment (Finance Department - Cashiering Division)
Official City parking-citation payment instructions. Cashiering:310-618-5804; Data Ticket customer service:800-989-2058, Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM excluding holidays. Follow the instructions on your own citation.
Official information — Torrance Parking Ticket Payment (Finance Department - Cashiering Division) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Municipal Water - Water Bill Payment
Water utility billing and UtilityDirect payment information. Customer service: 855-354-5623. Local payment center: One-Stop Permit Center, 3031 Torrance Boulevard.
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Torrance Business License (Permit Center)
Official City business-license application and renewal information. Permit Center:3031 Torrance Boulevard. No general phone is inferred from a footer.
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Torrance Building and Safety Permits (Community Development)
Building and Safety permit applications through the City portal. Contact block:Permit Center,3031 Torrance Boulevard,90503;310-618-5910. The page describes electronic plan/permit submittals.
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Torrance Community Development Department
Community Development contact:310-618-2550. City closes every other Friday; Wednesday Building & Safety walk-in counter is 8 AM–noon. No department address is inferred from the site footer.
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Torrance Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (Torrance Public Housing Agency)
Section 8 rental-assistance information:310-618-5840. Counter 8 AM–5 PM weekdays with alternating Fridays closed. Check the official page for current waiting-list and eligibility status; no available housing is promised.
Official information — Torrance Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (Torrance Public Housing Agency) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Home Improvement Program (HIP)
Home Improvement Program information:310-618-2731. This is a qualifying-resident program; the page says voicemail is checked weekdays. No office address is inferred.
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Torrance Community Services Department
Community Services information:310-618-2930. City closes every other Friday and on observed holidays. No department address is inferred from the site footer.
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Torrance Recreation Services Division
Recreation Services program and registration information: 310-618-2930; 3031 Torrance Boulevard. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with alternate Fridays and City holidays closed.
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DMV Torrance field office
1785 W 220th Street, Torrance, CA 90501. Hours posted for Oct 26–Nov 7, 2026: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday closed. The office page lists a self-serve kiosk. No office phone is printed.
Official information — DMV Torrance field office ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
City departments and services — continued
Torrance Focal Point on Aging
Focal Point on Aging provides phone information and referrals at 310-320-1300,Mon–Fri 9 AM–noon. The page explicitly says Phone Assistance Only; Russ Nolte Annex 1339 Post Avenue is not promised as a walk-in counter.
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Torrance Office of Emergency Services (OES)
Office of Emergency Services:310-618-5725; disaster hotline 310-618-2320. Follow current official preparedness and alert instructions.
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TorranceAlerts (City emergency alert sign-up)
TorranceAlerts is the City’s free opt-in emergency notification service using phone call,email,text and app. Follow the official signup link to choose your preferences.
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Torrance Public Works Department
Public Works organizational contact:310-781-6900. Use the City service-request links for the appropriate street,water or maintenance issue.
Official information — Torrance Public Works Department ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
Cooling and regional civic resources
El Retiro Library (Torrance Public Library)
El Retiro Library publishes the mailing address 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-375-0922. The branch lists Wi-Fi. Municipality remains under review: the independent handoff says outside Torrance, while Census place 0680000 puts the address inside Torrance. No local listing or map point is imported.
Official information — El Retiro Library (Torrance Public Library) ↗ · Source collected
Cooling Center - Bartlett Senior Center
The City lists Bartlett Senior Center as a cooling location at 1318 Cravens Avenue, (310) 320-5918. Call ahead to confirm current opening, access and seating; no active heat emergency or availability is implied.
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Cooling Center - Dee Hardison Sports Center (Lobby)
The City lists Dee Hardison Sports Center (Lobby) as a cooling location at 2400 Jefferson Street, (310) 972-7760. Call ahead to confirm current opening, access and seating; no active heat emergency or availability is implied.
Official information — Cooling Center - Dee Hardison Sports Center (Lobby) ↗ · Source collected
Cooling Center - El Retiro Library
El Retiro appears on the City cooling list, but Tuesday/Thursday hours conflict with its permission-only footnote. Confirm access directly at 310-375-0922. Cooling hours and jurisdiction are held; no active cooling availability is promised.
Official information — Cooling Center - El Retiro Library ↗ · Source collected
Cooling Center - Henderson Library
The City lists Henderson Library as a cooling location at 4805 Emerald Street, (310) 371-2075. Call ahead to confirm current opening, access and seating; no active heat emergency or availability is implied.
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Cooling Center - North Torrance Library
The City lists North Torrance Library as a cooling location at 3604 Artesia Boulevard, (310) 323-7200. Call ahead to confirm current opening, access and seating; no active heat emergency or availability is implied.
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Cooling Center - Southeast Library
The City lists Southeast Library as a cooling location at 23115 Arlington Avenue, (310) 530-5044. Call ahead to confirm current opening, access and seating; no active heat emergency or availability is implied.
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Cooling Center - Walteria Library
The City lists Walteria Library as a cooling location at 3815 242 nd Street, (310) 375-8418. Call ahead to confirm current opening, access and seating; no active heat emergency or availability is implied.
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3290 Temporary Housing Village (operated by Harbor Interfaith)
The City describes 3290 Temporary Housing Village, operated by Harbor Interfaith. No street address or general organization phone is published for this program. Use the City’s current referral information; no public walk-in access or available bed is promised.
Official information — 3290 Temporary Housing Village (operated by Harbor Interfaith) ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
Food and family support
First United Methodist Church of Torrance
Published directory address: 1551 El Prado Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. Published contact: (310) 328-3242. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Forth Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. (spelling as published).
Official information — First United Methodist Church of Torrance ↗ · Source collected
New Challenge Ministries Torrance
Published directory address: 18801 Crenshaw Place, Torrance, CA 90504. Published contact: (310) 320-4171. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Monday - Friday 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Saturday 1:15-2:30 p.m..
Official information — New Challenge Ministries Torrance ↗ · Source collected
South Bay + Long Beach Community Pantry - Torrance Location (Volunteer Center)
Published directory address: 1230 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Thursdays 3 - 5 p.m..
Official information — South Bay + Long Beach Community Pantry - Torrance Location (Volunteer Center) ↗ · Source collected
South Bay + Long Beach Community Pantry - Long Beach Location (Volunteer Center) — outside Torrance
Regional resource outside Torrance. Published directory address: 1407 E. 4 th St., Long Beach, CA 90802. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m..
Official information — South Bay + Long Beach Community Pantry - Long Beach Location (Volunteer Center) — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Torrance)
Published directory address: 1432 Engracia Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. Published contact: (310) 328-3781. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m..
Official information — St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Torrance) ↗ · Source collected
Salvation Army Stillman Sawyer Family Services Center - Food Pantry — outside Torrance
Regional resource outside Torrance. Published directory address: 820 Lomita Blvd., Harbor City, CA 90710. Published contact: (310) 835-1986. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am-4 pm.
Official information — Salvation Army Stillman Sawyer Family Services Center - Food Pantry — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Torrance First Baptist Church
Published directory address: 2118 W. Carson St., Torrance, CA 90501. Published contact: (310) 328-5030. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: First Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m..
Official information — Torrance First Baptist Church ↗ · Source collected
Torrance YMCA Senior Center
City-listed senior meal program at Torrance YMCA, 2900 W Sepulveda Boulevard. City program contact: 310-325-5885 ext. 2732. Lunch is listed Monday–Friday at noon. These are meal-program hours, not the entire YMCA schedule; confirm eligibility and reservations.
Official information — Torrance YMCA Senior Center ↗ · Source collected
Walteria United Methodist Church - Community Hot Meal
Published directory address: 3646 Newton St., Torrance, CA 90505. Published contact: (310) 375-0622. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Second Saturday of the month 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
Official information — Walteria United Methodist Church - Community Hot Meal ↗ · Source collected
1736 Family Crisis Center & Veterans Outreach (Torrance)
Published directory address: 21707 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 300, Torrance, CA 90503. Published contact: (310) 543-9900. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly.
Official information — 1736 Family Crisis Center & Veterans Outreach (Torrance) ↗ · Source collected
211 LA County Information and Referral Service — outside Torrance
The City lists 211 LA County as a regional information and referral organization at 526 W Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, outside Torrance. No phone is inferred from this City source.
Official information — 211 LA County Information and Referral Service — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Family Promise of South Bay
Published directory address: 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance, CA 90503. Published contact: (310) 782-8196. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly. Program schedule as published: Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: Closed.
Official information — Family Promise of South Bay ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
Food and family support — continued
Harbor Interfaith Services — outside Torrance
Regional resource outside Torrance. Published directory address: 670 W. 9 th St., San Pedro, CA 90731. Published contact: (424) 276-3602. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly.
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LA-HOP (Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal, LAHSA) — outside Torrance
City-listed LA-HOP outreach portal. The administrative address is 707 Wilshire Boulevard, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, outside the city; 213-683-3333 is the directory contact. This is not presented as a walk-in outreach location.
Official information — LA-HOP (Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal, LAHSA) — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
LeaseUp (PATH) — outside Torrance
City-listed LeaseUp resource at 2346 Cotner Avenue, Los Angeles, outside Torrance. Contact: 323-428-4742. No operator affiliation is inferred from an email domain.
Official information — LeaseUp (PATH) — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Mental Health America of Los Angeles — outside Torrance
Regional resource outside Torrance. Published directory address: 3633 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803. Published contact: (562) 285-1330. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly.
Official information — Mental Health America of Los Angeles — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Primary-source facts checked October27,2026. Regional destinations and program-specific limits are explicit; confirm changing access directly.
Health, legal and emergency resources
Torrance One-Stop (South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Centers, SBWIB)
Published directory address: 1220 Engracia Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. Published contact: (310) 680-3830. The source lists this organization or program; confirm current eligibility, program hours and arrangements directly.
Official information — Torrance One-Stop (South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Centers, SBWIB) ↗ · Source collected
Torrance Self-Help Legal Access Center (Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles)
LAFLA self-help center at Torrance Courthouse, 825 Maple Avenue, Room 160. Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–noon, and Monday–Thursday, 1–4 p.m. 800-399-4529 is LAFLA’s general line, not a Torrance-specific number.
Official information — Torrance Self-Help Legal Access Center (Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles) ↗ · Source collected
Los Angeles Vet Center (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) — outside Torrance
VA Los Angeles Vet Center: 1045 W Redondo Beach Boulevard, Suite 202, Gardena, outside Torrance; 310-767-1221 was confirmed in a rendered browser. Published weekday hours are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; nontraditional hours vary. Confirm eligibility and arrangements.
Official information — Los Angeles Vet Center (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA County Department of Health Services)
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center uses a Torrance mailing address at 1000 W Carson Street, but the Census check places it outside incorporated Torrance. County general contact: 424-306-4000. Emergency hours do not apply to outpatient clinics; confirm the required department.
Official information — Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA County Department of Health Services) ↗ · Source collected
Kaiser Permanente - South Bay Medical Center — outside Torrance
Kaiser South Bay Medical Center is at 25825 S Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, Los Angeles, outside Torrance. The County directory labels 310-325-5111 as an emergency contact. No general eligibility or nonmember-access promise is made.
Official information — Kaiser Permanente - South Bay Medical Center — outside Torrance ↗ · Source collected
LA County Department of Mental Health - Help Line (ACCESS Center)
LA County DMH ACCESS publishes 800-854-7771 for 24/7 countywidehelp; no local walk-inaddress is inferred.
Official information — LA County Department of Mental Health - Help Line (ACCESS Center) ↗ · Source collected
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (LA County)
988 is a nationalcrisis-supportphone/textresource. The County DMH page links current accessibility and chat information; it is not a local storefront.
Official information — 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (LA County) ↗ · Source collected
Alert LA County (emergency notifications)
Alert LA County is an opt-in County notification resource using text, email or phone. Torrance’s own program is TorranceAlerts. Choose notification preferences on the official sites.
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Torrance Animal Control
Torrance Animal Control: 310-618-3850; 2200 Jefferson Street. Use the official page for lost or found animals and animal-service procedures. Conflicting holding-time figures and police-contact labels remain withheld; use the current Police page for police non-emergency contacts.
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Use each provider’s own information for current services and visiting details.
Pediatrics
VCC: Torrance Pediatrics & Family Medicine (Vista Community Clinic)
Pediatrics in Torrance. Address: 2228 SEPULVEDA BLVD. Public contact: 8443085003.
Official information — VCC: Torrance Pediatrics & Family Medicine (Vista Community Clinic) ↗ · Source collected
Use each provider’s own information for current services and visiting details.
Urgent care contacts
Torrance Memorial Urgent Care - Torrance
Urgent Care in Torrance. Address: 2900 LOMITA BLVD. Public contact: 3107843740.
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Providence Urgent Care - Torrance
2382 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 5, Torrance; 310-618-9200. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.
Official information — Providence Urgent Care - Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Use the federal office page for services and appointment arrangements.
Social Security office
Social Security office in Torrance
20000 Mariner Ave, Suite 150, Torrance. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday closed. SSA national line: 1-800-772-1213. This is the national contact number, not an office-specific line.
Official information — Social Security office in Torrance ↗ · Source collected
Check the operator’s current service notices before travelling.
Torrance Transit
Torrance Transit routes
Schedule effective October 4, 2026. Lines: 1 Del Amo Fashion Center–Harbor Fwy Station; 2 Del Amo Fashion Center–El Camino College; 3 Redondo Beach Pier–Downtown Long Beach; R3 Regional Transit Center–Downtown Long Beach; 4X Torrance–Downtown LA; 5 Torrance–El Camino College; 6 Del Amo Fashion Center–Artesia Station; 7 Redondo Beach Pier–Carson; 8 Torrance–LAX Transit Center; 9 Torrance–Wilmington; 10 Torrance–Downtown Inglewood Station; 13 Redondo Beach–Artesia Station. General route information: (310) 618-6266.
Official information — Torrance Transit routes ↗ · Source collected
Transit center and Transit Store
Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Center: 465 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance. Transit Store: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; alternating Fridays, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. General route information: (310) 618-6266. Store hours are separate from bus service hours.
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Torrance Transit fares
Fare table effective January 10, 2022; check before riding. Local base fare $1; L.A. Express $2. Local senior (65+), disabled and Medicare fare $0.25; student fare $0.50. See the operator’s fare table for eligibility and passes.
Official information — Torrance Transit fares ↗ · Source collected
C Line extension: dated City statement
City statement dated January 22, 2026: the Metro Board voted to advance the Hawthorne Boulevard option for the K Line/C Line Extension. The City opposed that option. This statement supplies no construction or opening date.
Official information — C Line extension: dated City statement ↗ · Source collected
Organization contacts from their own pages. Confirm appointments and the service you need.
Dental practices
Narita Family Dental & Spa
3465 Torrance Blvd, Suite G. Public contact: 3105437788. Monday ~ Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Official information — Narita Family Dental & Spa ↗ · Source collected
Skypark Family Dental
23441 Madison St., Suite 205. Public contact: 4242372057. Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Saturday by appointment only; Sunday closed.
Official information — Skypark Family Dental ↗ · Source collected
Total Family Dental Group
3660 Lomita Blvd. Public contact: 3105395045. Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Official information — Total Family Dental Group ↗ · Source collected
Generations Dental (Torrance office)
22759 Hawthorne Blvd. Public contact: 3103739522. Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat-Sun by appointment
Official information — Generations Dental (Torrance office) ↗ · Source collected
Cali Smiles - Family Dentistry
18506 Hawthorne Blvd. Public contact: 3104837779. Mon 10-7, Tue-Thu 9-6, Fri 8-5, Sat 8-4
Official information — Cali Smiles - Family Dentistry ↗ · Source collected
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