Torrance, California
Nature lovers are sure to enjoy being surrounded by the beach and sprawling parks when moving to Torrance, California. With 24 national parks, 1.5 miles of sandy beaches and 44 acres of land that is part industrial and part residential, new residents are sure to love the mix of leisure as well as employment opportunities. For some living in Torrance, California combines a quieter way of living, but is also close enough to getaway Los Angeles for all of the amenities of city life. Whatever it may, Torrance has something for everyone.
Economy:
Once home to numerous oil wells and derricks, the area was once renowned as a major oil producer. The city still produces oil; however mainly within the state of California. Torrance is also the headquarters of Pelican Products, Honeywell Aerospace and Robinson helicopters, Toyota and Honda, as well as the location of Exxcon. Ohzora Publishing, a Japanese company is also located in Torrance, along with the footwear companies Globe and Lakai. There is also an aviation port in Torrance called "Zamperini Field" where 175,000 planes take off every year – which is rather different from the 428,000 flights that once left the airport (formerly called "Torrance Airport) in 1974. With all of these unique employment opportunities, no wonder why Torrance moving companies are so busy.
Tourism:
The beaches are an obvious exciting excursion in Torrance. Popular places to soak in the sun and surf include: Redondo Beach "Rat Beach" or the Palos Verdes Estates. If you would like to spend some time inside and just happen to love shopping, then the 2.5 million-square-foot Del Amo Fashion Center is perfect for you. Alpine Village is also great for shopping –located right outside of Torrance – that features quaint European-themed restaurants, boutiques and art galleries, as well as the location of the annual Oktoberfest celebrations (held in during the weekends in September and October). For a cultural attraction, there is the Armstrong theatre, local parks such as the Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve and Greenwood Park and the Torrance Famers Market for some fresh and local fruits and vegetables.
History:
Torrance began as a Spanish Empire due to the Ranchos San Pedro land grant of 1784. In the early-1900s Jared Sidney Torrance (whom Torrance is named after) saw a huge value in this industrial community as a place that could also accommodate residential housing. Torrance (along with some investors) purchased a portion of the land grant and hired renowned architect, Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr. to design Torrance. The project was completed in 1912 and was officially incorporated into Los Angeles County in May 1921.