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Torrance Essential Info
Overview
Torrance is a city in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, in Southern California. It is home to the US Toyota headquarters and an Exxon Mobil Refinery.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
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Fun Facts
- American action star Chuck Norris went to High School at North Torrance High.
- Del Amo Mall in Torrance predates the Mall of America, and, at two million square feet, was the biggest mall in America for many years.
- Actor and director Quentin Tarantino once called Torrance home.
- Torrance was named after real estate developer Jared Sidney Torrance.
- The Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance, which began in 1960, is the longest running military parade sponsored by a city.
Popular Foods
- Kalua Pork
- Fried Green Tomatoes