Enjoy a laid back day of sunshine, sand, cinema, and sweet delights. Start your day at the low-key Torrance State Beach before catching a movie. Finish it off with some of Handel’s legendary homemade ice cream.
Get some sun at Torrance State Beach
📍 Torrance, CA 90277
Sprawled over 40 acres, this beach is renowned for its soft sand and stunning cliffs that stretch up to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The beach offers plenty of amenities such as restrooms, a concession stand, showers, a bike path, and volleyball nets. Its manageable waves make it perfect for a casual swim.
Know Before You Go
✔ Plenty of parking available.
✔ This beach is known for its cleanliness and well-maintained facilities.
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Catch a Movie at the Del Amo Theater
📍 3525 W Carson St Space 73, Torrance, CA 90503
After a day at the beach, head over to the Del Amo Movie Theater. With top-of-the-line seating, this AMC theater comes equipped with spacious rocking seats, luxury recliners, and innovative concession menus. Choose from 18 different theaters, including some that offer IMAX and Dolby Cinema.
Know Before You Go
✔ Grab a ticket and choose your seats on their website ahead of time.
✔ The theater is located outside Del Amo Mall, so parking is a breeze.
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Treat yourself to a massive scoop at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
📍 120545 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Grab a scoop of the South Bay’s best ice cream after the movie. Handel’s has over 100 original flavors and hearty portions. Expect unique flavor combinations and fresh ingredients – meaning whole pecans in your chocolate pecan ice cream. Their walk-up window and outdoor-only seating add an old-fashioned charm to your trip.
Know Before You Go
✔ Handel’s offers discounted prices on Tuesdays.
✔ There is always a line here, but it usually moves quite quickly.
✔ Even during colder weather, Handel’s has a crowd because it is THAT good.
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