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Torrance California Map

Explore Torrance, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Torrance, California

How to Use This Torrance, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Torrance, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Torrance.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Torrance
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.830453
Longitude	-118.356618
Population	147,067
Density	2767.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	90503, 90501, 90502, 90504, 90505
Area Code	562
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Torrance Unified School District

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About Torrance, California

Torrance is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 147,067, Torrance is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 2767.5 people per km². Torrance is located at 33.8305°N, 118.3566°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Torrance is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 90503, 90501, 90502.

Torrance defines a unique expanse of the South Bay, where the heavy, salt-sweet air of the Pacific drifts across the flatlands to meet the cooling influence of the marine layer. It lies 2.9 miles east-southeast of Redondo Beach, CA (from Redondo Beach, CA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-northwest of Long Beach. The terrain maintains a steady, deliberate character, sitting three miles from the open coastline where the tide pulls rhythmically against the distant reaches of Malaga Cove. To the east, the low-lying geography of Basin Two offers a subtle depression in the land, while the Dominguez Channel slices through the industrial corridors like a quiet, concrete artery. On the rarest of clear days, the jagged, hazy silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains anchors the northern horizon, providing a sharp contrast to the gentle, sun-drenched flatness that defines the immediate surroundings of Torrance.

Industrialist Jared Sidney Torrance envisioned the layout of Torrance as a master-planned enterprise, drawing upon the architectural sensibilities of the early twentieth century to organize a grid that blended residential comfort with focused production. The development emerged from the consolidation of vast landholdings, transforming open fields into a structured grid that honored the industrial ambition of the era. Over time, the identity of Torrance solidified as a place where the necessity of work found a balanced harmony with the domestic sphere. This evolution allowed the space to transition from its agricultural roots into a hub of engineering and manufacturing, maintaining a sense of permanence that anchors the streets even as the surrounding landscape shifts.

Torrance anchors a robust economic landscape driven by significant aerospace manufacturing, petroleum refining, and the regional headquarters for major automotive entities. The infrastructure here is defined by a dense web of commerce, supported by a network of thoroughfares that facilitate the flow of goods toward the nearby shipping channels. Educational pursuits are served by local institutions like El Camino College, which provides a foundational academic anchor for the region. Within the daily pulse of Torrance, the Toyota Sports Complex serves as a vital center for athletic activity, grounding the community in a space dedicated to movement and organized play, far removed from the quiet, distant stillness of Laguna Lake.

Cultural life in Torrance manifests in a quiet, steady appreciation for the outdoors and a dedication to annual community gatherings that celebrate the local heritage. While professional sports franchises are drawn to the broader metropolitan sprawl, the residents maintain a strong affinity for the local athletic culture fostered at the Toyota Sports Complex. Landmarks like the historic downtown area offer a window into the past, while the proximity to the coast ensures that the afternoon light often turns a deep, bruised gold as it settles over the suburban rooftops. Famous figures such as the iconic musician Brian Wilson spent formative years in the region, an influence that seems to linger in the way the light hits the pavement during the long, warm dusks of the California summer.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Del Amo Fashion Center (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 051° NE
Torrance Art Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 044° NE
Torrance Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 044° NE
Torrance Civic Center (Landmark) — 1.1 mi, 044° NE
Torrance Beach (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 243° SW
Madrona Marsh Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.5 mi, 081° E
Charles H. Wilson Park (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 038° NE
South Bay Galleria (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 334° NW
Kinneloa Ranch (Historic Site) — 4.2 mi, 050° NE
Columbia Memorial Space Center (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 047° NE
Seaside Heroes Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 203° SW
Sea-Aire Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 221° SW
Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 050° NE
Hopkins Wilderness Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 262° W
Toyota Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 049° NE
Palos Verdes Estates City Parkland (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 189° S
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 285° W
Cherry Co (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 245° SW
Dion Gallery (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 240° SW
William F. Czuleger Plaza (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 295° NW
Dreaming Of The Kiss (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 241° SW
Old Salt Lake (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 303° NW
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 002° N
Potter's Ensemble (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 323° NW
Tiger Woods Point (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 188° S
Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 317° NW
Malaga Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.2 mi, 203° SW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 3.5 mi, 233° SW · 8,946 acres
Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 6.3 mi, 193° S
Point Vicente State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 6.7 mi, 203° SW

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