Harbor - UCLA Medical Center

Torrance, the eighth largest city in Los Angeles County, competes globally through its myriad of assets: diverse residents, flourishing businesses and safe communities. Over the years, Torrance continues to live out its motto as a balanced city. Incorporated in 1921, Torrance is in the South Bay region of the county and has 1.5 miles of beaches on the Pacific Ocean, which are quieter and less well known by tourists than others on the Santa Monica Bay. The climate is moderate year-round with warm temperatures, sea breezes, low humidity, and an average rainfall of 12.55 inches per year. This residential and light high-tech industries city has 90,000 street trees and 30 city parks.