Things to do in Torrance
Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific, off of Shoreline Dr. at 100 Aquarium Way, features 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits representing three regions of the Pacific Ocean: Southern California/Baja, Tropical Pacific and Northern Pacific. Sharks, otters, harbor seals, sea lions, Pacific octopus, clown fish and giant Japanese spider crabs are just a few of the more than 500 species that can be seen. Shark Lagoon, a 10,000 square foot lagoon, offers visitors the opportunity to touch bamboo, nurse, epaulette and zebra sharks in shallow pools. Lorikeet Forest is a 5,200 square foot walk-through aviary, where guests can feed the birds. Call (562) 590-3100 for more information.
100 AQUARIUM WAY, Long Beach, CA 90802
Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
Drum Barracks Civil War Museum is at 1052 Banning Blvd. The museum is housed in the 1862 Junior Officers Quarters, the only remaining wooden building of the 22 that composed the Drum Barracks post 1862-71. The rooms now display items from that period, including a Gatling Gun, furniture, artwork, photographs, documents and a scale model of the original 60-acre post. Call (310) 548-7509 for more information.
1052 Banning Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744
Fisherman's Village
Fisherman's Village overlooks the Marina del Rey harbor. The colorful New England-style buildings house specialty shops and restaurants. Skates, bicycles, sailboats, electric boats, motorboats, personal watercraft and kayaks are available for rent. Harbor cruises, deep-sea sportfishing and whale-watching trip, trips to Catalina Island and water taxi service are available. Free Saturday and Sunday afternoon concerts are given. Call (310) 305-9545 for more information.
13755 FIJI WAY, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Berth 84 at the foot of 6th St., contains local nautical memorabilia, including historical photographs of Los Angeles Harbor, ships models and assorted maritime equipment from the USS Los Angeles. Featured exhibits include one that describes the history of San Pedro's fishing and canning industries. Call (310) 548-7618 for more information.
6th St. & Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731
South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., represents more than 250,000 plant species. Featured are semi-drought tolerant plants suitable to the Southern California landscape. A children's garden is developed around fairy tale themes. Call (310) 544-1948 for more information.
26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
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