The 14 Best Day Trips from Torrance

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Torrance, United States, led by Los Angeles, Anaheim, Santa Ana. The closest is Los Angeles, about 40 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Torrance

  1. 1

    Los Angeles, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north of Torrance

    Known for Hollywood Sign.

  2. 2

    Anaheim, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km east of Torrance
  3. 3

    Santa Ana, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km east of Torrance
  4. 4

    San Bernardino, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km east of Torrance
  5. 5

    Oxnard, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Torrance
  6. 6

    Moreno Valley, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km east of Torrance
  7. 7

    Huntington Beach, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-east of Torrance
  8. 8

    Santa Clarita, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north of Torrance
  9. 9

    Rancho Cucamonga, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-east of Torrance
  10. 10

    Escondido, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-east of Torrance
  11. 11

    Van Nuys, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north of Torrance
  12. 12

    Thousand Oaks, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-west of Torrance
  13. 13

    Simi Valley, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Torrance
  14. 14

    East Los Angeles, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of Torrance

A sample day: Torrance to Los Angeles

  1. 08:30Leave Torrance
  2. 09:10Arrive in Los Angeles (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Hollywood Sign
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Los Angeles
  6. 15:10Head back to Torrance
  7. 15:50Home in Torrance

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Torrance?
The best day trips from Torrance are Los Angeles, Anaheim, Santa Ana, San Bernardino, Oxnard. The closest is Los Angeles, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Torrance?
Los Angeles is the closest, 26 km north of Torrance, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Torrance?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Torrance: Los Angeles (40 min), East Los Angeles (40 min), Huntington Beach (45 min), Anaheim (45 min), Van Nuys (45 min), Santa Ana (50 min).
Where can I go for a weekend from Torrance?
For a weekend away from Torrance, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Escondido (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Moreno Valley (103 km, 1 hr 35 min), San Bernardino (102 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Torrance?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Escondido at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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