3 Best Landmarks in Torrance, CA

“Western Museum of Flight aims to capture the imagination and inspire achievement through memorable experiences that celebrate the rich Southern California aerospace legacy. The museum is committed to displaying and preserving aircraft history and Southern California's aviation heritage artifacts. Western Museum of Flight's collection contains numerous aircraft, Warbirds, target drones, piston engines, aircraft components, jet aircraft engines, ejection seats, World War II instruments, aircrew accessories, and an extensive model aircraft collection. The museum's educational programs allow children to touch and see the airplanes that made aviation history. The museum offers free admission for members and children under 12 years old.”

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“Torrance Historical Society Museum offers permanent and rotating local history exhibits and archives. The museum exhibits an ever-growing collection of photos, documents, books, artifacts, and other materials relevant to the city's past. The museum allows you to contribute to the success of the Torrance Historical Society and Museum by attending exhibitions, programs, and services of the highest quality. Torrance Historical Society aims to promote interest in and education about the history of Torrance and the San Pedro Rancho. The museum also promotes history through a Plaque Program, placing bronze plaques on significant historic landmarks throughout its community. Torrance Historical Society also hosts walking tours of Old Torrance on the fourth Sunday of every month from May to October.”

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“Point Vicente Lighthouse was constructed in 1926, originally named in 1790 by Captain George Vancouver. The lighthouse is owned by the United States federal government and is managed by the United States Coast Guard. Point Vicente Lighthouse is located 7.2 miles from downtown Torrance. The lighthouse is 67 feet tall and stands on a cliff with a height of 130 feet. The place is situated between Point Conception Lighthouse to the north and Point Loma Lighthouse to the south. The lighthouse was included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The lighthouse is a scenic delight and a continual attraction to sightseers, tourists, photographers, and painters.”

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