Torrance Beach
Also known as RAT Beach
A quieter beach at the south end of the South Bay, ending at the Palos Verdes cliffs (RAT Beach).
Know before you go
- Parking
More than 300 spaces.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
$2 winter weekdays; $6 weekends. Rates change by season and time of day; holiday rates are higher.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Pay & Display stations take Visa/Mastercard ($2 minimum) or exact cash in $1 and $5 bills. Disabled placard holders park free on non-holiday weekdays.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Getting down
Stairs to the beach and Path to the beach. Along Paseo de la Playa, Torrance.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Lot open dawn to dusk.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs or other animals on LA County beaches (service animals excepted by law).
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
ADA restrooms.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Access mat, beach wheelchair and ramps.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Beach lifeguards during daylight hours.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
No alcohol, smoking, glass, fires or barbecues, fireworks, tents or overnight camping, or amplified music. Permits needed for groups over 50.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.