I visited this library for the first time yesterday, and I was impressed at this facility. Parking…read moreis free (at least for two hours) if you park at the lot that is connected to the library. You can either walk around or cut through the path to get to the main entrance. The bottom floor is mostly kids media as well as DVDs, and when I went the library itself was pretty quiet, so that was a pleasant surprise. The construction of the building was nice to look at as well, with a lot of glass and stainless steel, and there were also a ton of art features, such as the hanging jellyfish when you walk up the stairs to the second floor. There are rentable study rooms, but also a good amount of tables and chairs, and most of the tables had their own outlets to use as well, making this a great place to study. I took up a spot at a table that faced the ocean, and it was just so calm and serene. I would come again, as it wasn't too busy from 1-3 PM.

This was my first time ever stopping here, and boy was I impressed for a public facility! For those…read moreof you who are ever in the area and need to print out a few forms or documents, you can't beat this library. Your first 10 printouts are free. And while my home public library in Culver City is up to the task and gets the job done, the environment here is on another level all together. Perhaps it has something to do with looking out on the mighty Pacific right? Lol Leslie and Ann were super helpful immediately upon entry as my guest and I had never been here before. In addition to their great customer service, the cleanliness of the facility also stands out. Would highly recommend to anyone.

The 2024-2025 NBA season kicked off today and what better place to kick off basketball season than…read morewith a visit to the Kobe Bryant Mural located in Torrance! Painted by Mike Trujillo; the mural highlights Kobe's basketball journey via all his jerseys. The mural starts off on the left with a painting showasing when he played high-school basketball at Lower Merion High School and wore #33. The mural then shows how he first wore #8 for the Lakers for when was first drafted and on to when he won three championships in 2000, 2001, and 2002. The mural next highlights him wearing the #10 jersey for the USA men's basketball team at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Lastly it shows Kobe sporting #24 starting in the 2006-07 season; all the way till he retired in 2016. I also loved how the mural had purple and gold hues for the background. This is an amazing mural to see and it can be easily missed as it is on the backside of the Burger City restaurant in Torrance. I definitely say though it is one not to pass up seeing as it's a great tribute to Kobe via showcasing all of Kobe's jerseys from the start to the finish of his career. This mural is something Lakers and basketball fans will truly appreciate. I know I certainly did!

Public art in Torrance, California…read more.. My friend, Craig Y., knew that there was a relatively new Kobe Bryant mural in his hometown. He tried to figure out where it was located on Torrance Boulevard. We found it in Old Town Torrance... on the wall of Burger City Grill. It's by Mike Trujillo and is awesome! The gigantic mural has great illumination at night! It includes all of the numbers that Kobe wore: from High School, to the Olympics, and when we was with the Lakers! Look for Kobe's Academy Award! It's very cool - go see it!

Free admission for all with a suggested donation of $5, a small neighborhood museum with rotating…read moreexhibits that reflect current events.

I would call this a hidden gem in Torrance. I had heard about it, but finally decided to visit…read more Best part, it's free. No charge. It's located in the civic center, in the back, so you can't see it off of the street. It's almost a game of hide and seek, where you need to find it. Even when I did finally find it, I wasn't sure I was at the right place or if it was even open. However, I was not disappointed when I finally walked inside. It's a teeny place. More like a gallery than what I would call a museum. Open floor plan. Great art though. An eclectic collection of paintings and mixed media when I visited. There were a couple other parties viewing the artwork. Not crowded. Parking: Free lot.

Awesome mural in Chinatown behind the Bruce Lee statue!…read more There are too many cookie cutter buildings popping up all over Los Angeles. Michael adds great flavor and brings back the art and soul of the city of angels! I hope to see more of his work in the future!

I no longer fear going to the crash site It is now a beautiful light pole done by Michael Che…read moreRomero of Vivache Designs, he was able to express all of what Valentina was and is! Among unicorns Mermaids and the stars #ValAunicornLover #3Stars To see the full story visit his website at Www.Vivachedesigns.com

Watts Towers has been named to the World Monuments Fund's inaugural Irreplaceable America list…read more recognizing 10 U.S. historic sites considered essential to preserving the nation's cultural heritage, officials announced Tuesday. The list was created as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlights historic places facing significant preservation challenges. The Watts Towers, created over more than three decades by Italian immigrant Sabato "Simon" Rodia, consist of 17 hand-built reinforced-concrete structures decorated with tile, glass and found objects. The tallest tower rises nearly 100 feet. The Watts Towers are a monumental achievement by one individual, Simon Rodia, yet are of cultural significance and meaning to all of the local community, and its visitors," Daniel Tarica, general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, said in a statement. "The conservation and preservation of the Watts Towers ... reinforces a message to the community of investment, value, and stewardship, while also supporting increased cultural tourism and generating economic opportunities that benefit both the immediate Watts community and the wider region."

Our niece was doing a family research project which took us to where my hubby and his sisters grew…read moreup. On the way to our last stop we pass by the Watts Towers Art Center. Our niece had never been so we decided to make a pit stop and walk around. This really is a fascinating place with so much history. The art center was closed so we walked around the tower and read the different plaques. I would love to go back when the art center is open and discover more great finds about this historic sight.

A lovely museum worth visiting…read more I felt like a kid in a candy store with all the different rooms to explore. My friend and I had a great time and spent about an hour and a half here. Museum is free and there is parking in the back.

I found out there would be a free event regarding the history and mystery of Turnbull Canyon: A…read moreRoad Unwound. The documentary film by William Ohanesian was shown at the second floor of the museum. The event was interesting and the museum to my surprise was very spacious and has free parking available in back.

Amazing historical art , well worth the time spent. The docent was well informed and provided…read moreamazing insights into the history and values of these incredible art pieces

What a hidden gem. There is so much to see and learn. Holly is so knowledgeable and friendly.read more

What better place to have a book club meeting than at a brewery?! Haha…read more My girls and I absolutely loved common place; such a vibe with such good music and energy! There's plenty of seating and I can imagine during this time (World Cup season) this place gets so packed and fun in the best way. The service was great. We had a lot of questions about the drinks. We were recommended a flight if we were unsure which you can customize; I definitely recommend this if it's your first time so you can try a little bit of everything. They had a vendor selling tacos, burritos and other Mexican style items which were absolutely delicious and with the drinks it was a perfect combo! I'm not sure if they change that side vendor or if they are a semi permanent partner with them, but I love that they offer small businesses an opportunity to sell their foods. I was told that they used to be located in a different area or accessing brewery was through another area so pay attention to signs, especially for their nearby parking. Although we had no issues finding this space! To end our fabulous book club meeting, we of course, had to take our festivities to the Photo Booth. Such a fun and cute little touch too and already cute place. I loved it and I hope I can catch one of the World Cup games here!

Really big brewery, they have lots of different spaces. They even host events inside. There was a…read morefood truck when we went. I don't like a lot of beer, but my husband does. I like their beer. I like beers that aren't very strong. I always order the fruitiest beer on a menu. I ordered the chubby unicorn and it's one of my favorite beers. Light, fruity and not a lot of hops. Hands down. We got some to-go.

Please go. If you're nearby and can visit do so. Learned about the a couple of artist that have…read moretheir work there right now. Marbella was magnificent and amazingly patient and understand. Also showed me around the place and the nearby Colored Compton. I very much get welcomed.

Came to look at the Museum in between stopping at color Compton for a photo a photo session that…read morethey were hosting was able to view the different art pieces on the wall. Took a few pictures and enjoy what they had to offer. The front desk attendee was friendly and encouraged us to explore. Parking is ok in the shopping center but can fill up fast. Hours of the museum are ok and what the Compton museum stands for brings the community together.

Got to love the local library. The world is quiet here. I really enjoy getting holds sent to the…read morelibrary. I'm not sure if they have Inter Library Loan but if they do it expands the catalogue you can borrow from. The garden seems very relaxing can't wait to walk through it if possible. Thanks for your help!

I've been on a library card hunt and yesterday, I was in Gardena and saw that this was an L.A…read more County library! My cousin and I stopped in around 5 pm and asked the lady at the front desk if we could apply for a library card and she directed us to the library counter. My cousin had a passport card and not a California ID and let the clerk at the desk know. She checked with her higher up and he approved her application with the passport card. The clerk's name was Marie and she said to give her about 10 minutes to prepare our cards and add us to the system. The library is one story, clean, organized, no weird smells and quiet. To use the restroom, you have to ask the person at the front desk to unlock it for you and they do that from their desk at the push of a button. We returned to the desk to pick up our library cards and Marie went through the packet and let us know their policy and made us aware of the free apps we have access to thanks to the library card. One new app I learned about was Freegal, a free music app, similar to having Apple Music. It's not as extensive, but it has a lot of the major artists in their catalog. Another service I learned the library offers is you're able to print 10 pages a day, for free, at this location which comes in handy for me. Overall we had a great experience getting a library card from here and I'll be back to visit again! Thank you Marie!!