Discover One Of Southern California's Best-Kept Secrets

Discover One Of Southern California's Best-Kept Secrets:

Torrance Beach

Families who seek an uncrowded beach vacation destination this summer
can come catch a wave, attend surf camp, bike for miles, picnic, and more

with hotel rates starting at just $79 per night!

Torrance, CA (June 26, 2012) — There is nothing more iconic than the beaches of Southern California which have been idolized on screens big and small in everything fromGidget to Baywatch.  One little-known Southern California beach that offers a quiet, easy-going ambiance just perfect for families is Torrance Beach.  Simply take the I-110 to Torrance Boulevard west which ends at the ocean, or exit from the I-405 at Hawthorne Boulevard south and then go west on Torrance Boulevard.

This stunning, soft sand, 1.5-mile beach is framed by the hills of Palos Verdes just south of Redondo Beach.  It's a unique coastal setting with a small town charm and a variety of hotels just two miles east.  Back in the 1950s there was a well-known beach club in Torrance which attracted many Hollywood celebrities looking to get away from it all.  Today, Torrance is the ideal family destination with its low-key, casual ambiance — and close proximity to top sights and attractions for families who also want to do Disneyland and Universal Studios.

For those who want a hassle-free beach vacation, consider the fact Torrance Beach offers a significant amount of parking, plenty of restrooms, lifeguards are on duty all summer long, and a 22-mile paved and lit beach path which heads up to Santa Monica that is perfect for walking or cycling. Vacationers can also channel their inner Californian and learn to surf with a half or full-day "Perfect Day Surf Camp" at cpsurfshop.com.  Locals also recommend the "killer" breakfast burrito or milkshakes at Surfside Grill which is right on the beach (a rarity in Southern California) and offers an unmatched view.

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