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South Bay Faves
Mitsuwa Marketplace is one of South Bay Faves.

1. Mitsuwa Marketplace

8.3
21515 S Western Ave (at 214th St.), Torrance, CA
Grocery Store · Olde Torrance · 50 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: best food court in the south bay (or socal!)...

Italian Tomato is one of South Bay Faves.

2. Italian Tomato

21514 Western Ave (at W Carson St), Torrance, CA
Italian Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 7 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: the daily special is a great deal: full-sized pasta, sliced baguette pieces (w/ butter), salad, and a drink, all for ~$7!

Seashore Seafood Restaurant is one of South Bay Faves.

3. Seashore Seafood Restaurant

8.7
5137 Calle Mayor (at Pacific Coast Hwy), Torrance, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Seaside · 9 tips and reviews

Andy T.Andy Tseng: Lunch special is so good!

Pho So 1 is one of South Bay Faves.

4. Pho So 1

7.2
1749 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: PERFECT broth and they know how to do tendon and tripe right! go during off peak hours or you'll have to wait.

Tofu Village is one of South Bay Faves.

5. Tofu Village

8.1
15128 S Western Ave (at W 152nd St), Gardena, CA
Korean Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Sushi Boy is one of South Bay Faves.

6. Sushi Boy

7.1
25424 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Sushi Boy is one of South Bay Faves.

7. Sushi Boy

6.5
20715 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Target is one of South Bay Faves.

8. Target

8.1
3433 Sepulveda Blvd (at Madrona Ave), Torrance, CA
Big Box Store · Del Amo Fashion Center · 23 tips and reviews
Marukai Market is one of South Bay Faves.

9. Marukai Market

1740 W Artesia Blvd (at S Western Ave), Gardena, CA
Grocery Store · 27 tips and reviews
J. J. Bakery is one of South Bay Faves.

10. J. J. Bakery

8.1
2370 Crenshaw Blvd (at Sepulveda Blvd), Torrance, CA
Bakery · Olde Torrance · 22 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: addicted to "lau puo binh" (old wives' pastry) and taro custard bun!

Charles H. Wilson Park is one of South Bay Faves.

11. Charles H. Wilson Park

8.9
2200 Crenshaw Blvd (Jefferson St), Torrance, CA
Park · Olde Torrance · 28 tips and reviews
Torrance Cultural Arts Center is one of South Bay Faves.

12. Torrance Cultural Arts Center

7.4
3330 Civic Center Dr N, Torrance, CA
Event Space · 6 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: world dance w/ athena guinchard rocks!

South Coast Soccer City is one of South Bay Faves.

13. South Coast Soccer City

540 Maple Ave (at California St), Torrance, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · 3 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: indoor soccer year-round!

Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is one of South Bay Faves.

14. Katy Geissert Civic Center Library

7.8
3301 Torrance Blvd (at Madrona Ave), Torrance, CA
Library · 4 tips and reviews
King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant is one of South Bay Faves.

15. King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant

8.8
2808 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA
Bakery · 112 tips and reviews
Market World is one of South Bay Faves.

16. Market World

6.9
3030 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA
Grocery Store · 8 tips and reviews
Riviera Health Spa is one of South Bay Faves.

17. Riviera Health Spa

8.8
3601 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA
Spa · 7 tips and reviews

Madeline R.Madeline Roachell: Get the massage/scrub package.

Lago Seco Park is one of South Bay Faves.

18. Lago Seco Park

6.9
3900 W 235th St. (at Ocean Ave.), Torrance, CA
Park · 5 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: nice soft black-top & play structure at a convenient location. bike/scooter-friendly path.

Souplantation is one of South Bay Faves.

19. Souplantation

21309 S. Hawthorne Blvd. (at W Torrance Blvd), Torrance, CA
Salad Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: they do soup & salad (and baked goods) right!

Yogurtland is one of South Bay Faves.

20. Yogurtland

8.0
21213 Hawthorne Blvd Ste A (at Village Ln), Torrance, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 14 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: love the mochi topping!

99 Ranch Market (大華超級市場) is one of South Bay Faves.

21. 99 Ranch Market (大華超級市場)

7.8
1340 W Artesia Blvd (at S Normandie Ave), Gardena, CA
Supermarket · 11 tips and reviews
Tanuki No Sato is one of South Bay Faves.

22. Tanuki No Sato

18206 S Western Ave (at 182nd Street), Gardena, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Harbor Gateway South · 24 tips and reviews
Boiling Point is one of South Bay Faves.

23. Boiling Point

15488 S Western Ave Ste 112 (Redondo Beach Blvd), Gardena, CA
Hotpot Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: house special stinky tofu pot FTW!

Furaibo is one of South Bay Faves.

24. Furaibo

6.6
1741 W Redondo Beach Blvd (at S Western Ave), Gardena, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: best fried chicken & authentic japanese tapas!

Marukai Pacific Market is one of South Bay Faves.

25. Marukai Pacific Market

1620 W Redondo Beach Blvd (Btwn Western & Normandie), Gardena, CA
Grocery Store · 16 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: great food court including mammoth bakery & beard papa's!

Beard Papa's is one of South Bay Faves.

26. Beard Papa's

8.1
1620 W Redondo Beach Blvd #116, Gardena, CA
Bakery · 5 tips and reviews
MamMoth Bakery is one of South Bay Faves.

27. MamMoth Bakery

1620 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA
Bakery · 1 tip
Tea Station is one of South Bay Faves.

28. Tea Station

7.3
1610 W Redondo Beach Blvd (at Denker Ave), Gardena, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · 43 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: still one of the few places that do boba right!

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is one of South Bay Faves.

29. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

8.6
3720 Stephen M White Dr (At Cabrillo Beach), San Pedro, CA
Aquarium · 12 tips and reviews
Terranea Resort is one of South Bay Faves.

30. Terranea Resort

9.3
100 Terranea Way (at Palos Verdes Dr S), Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Resort · 111 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: no better local place for a stroll/hike! resort grounds are very nice.

Kincaid's is one of South Bay Faves.

31. Kincaid's

7.7
500 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA
American Restaurant · South Redondo Beach · 30 tips and reviews
Redondo Beach Pier is one of South Bay Faves.

32. Redondo Beach Pier

100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA
Pier · South Redondo Beach · 104 tips and reviews
Trader Joe's is one of South Bay Faves.

33. Trader Joe's

8.8
2545 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Crenshaw Blvd), Torrance, CA
Grocery Store · 9 tips and reviews
Sue's Kitchen is one of South Bay Faves.

34. Sue's Kitchen

7.3
23918 Crenshaw Blvd (at W 239th St), Torrance, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Jeff S.Jeff S: Ordrer the spicy beef noodle soup and an onion pancake. Thats good eating. Parking is hard during peak times.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is one of South Bay Faves.

35. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

7.8
24223 Crenshaw Blvd (at Lomita Blvd), Torrance, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Mike A.Mike Almacen: This the best branch in the area in my opinion. They give great portions!

Mifune is one of South Bay Faves.

36. Mifune

7.4
Mitsuwa Marketplace 21515 S Western Ave #149, Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 2 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: expert at udon & soba!

Chicken Maison is one of South Bay Faves.

37. Chicken Maison

8.8
3901 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: 1/4 rotisserie chicken, salad, rice, pita bread, garlic sauce -- all for $5!

Sprouts Farmers Market is one of South Bay Faves.

38. Sprouts Farmers Market

8.2
4230 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Anza Ave), Torrance, CA
Farmers Market · Riviera · 16 tips and reviews

Fatemeh B.Fatemeh B: Good produce and well priced. Love their healthy choices!

Concepts in yarn and needlepoint is one of South Bay Faves.

39. Concepts in yarn and needlepoint

Torrance, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Walteria · No tips or reviews
Palos Verdes Library District - Peninsula Center Library is one of South Bay Faves.

40. Palos Verdes Library District - Peninsula Center Library

7.9
701 Silver Spur Rd (btwn Drybank & Roxcove Dr), Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Library · 6 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: nice facilities! used to study for the bar exam on the mezzanine level -- nostalgic...

Yummy Yogurt is one of South Bay Faves.

41. Yummy Yogurt

7.5
5314 Drybank Dr (at Silver Spur Rd), Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 2 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: old haunt (when fro yo made its first appearance)!

Nordstrom Rack is one of South Bay Faves.

42. Nordstrom Rack

7.8
1517 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA
Discount Store · North Redondo Beach · 4 tips and reviews

43. Loehmann's

19800 Hawthorne Blvd #140, Torrance, CA
Department Store · 3 tips and reviews
Carter's is one of South Bay Faves.

44. Carter's

7.5
19800 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 220, Torrance, CA
Children's Clothing Store · No tips or reviews
Penguin's Frozen Yogurt is one of South Bay Faves.

45. Penguin's Frozen Yogurt

7.1
20016 Hawthorne Blvd Ste D (at Del Amo Blvd), Torrance, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 2 tips and reviews
Trader Joe's is one of South Bay Faves.

46. Trader Joe's

9.1
19720 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA
Grocery Store · 19 tips and reviews

47. Ann's Hair Salon

Lawndale, CA
Hair Salon · No tips or reviews

48. Bread of Life Church (Ling Liang)

2780 Lomita Blvd (Lomita Boulevard and Gamier Street), Torrance, CA
Church · 1 tip
Santouka Ramen is one of South Bay Faves.

49. Santouka Ramen

8.4
21515 S Western Ave (Mitsuwa Marketplace), Torrance, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 41 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Probably the best ramen in southern California in my opinion.

Miyabi-Tei is one of South Bay Faves.

50. Miyabi-Tei

6.7
21515 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 9 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Delicious affordable Japanese Curry in the Mitsuwa Food Court

Miyako Hybrid Hotel is one of South Bay Faves.

51. Miyako Hybrid Hotel

8.4
21381 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA
Hotel · Olde Torrance · 18 tips and reviews

Ashy M.Ashy McGee: Best breakfast buffet ever. Authetic japanese options and western omelets made to order!

Gonpachi is one of South Bay Faves.

52. Gonpachi

21381 S Western Ave (at 213th), Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 16 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: nice happy hour!

Mochi Cream is one of South Bay Faves.

53. Mochi Cream

6.9
21515 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA
Dessert Shop · Olde Torrance · 9 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: for mochi addicts

Hamada-ya is one of South Bay Faves.

54. Hamada-ya

7.5
21515 S Western Ave # 146-B, Torrance, CA
Bakery · Olde Torrance · 8 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: crispy cream is among the most popular for a (good) reason! french pizza is good too, as is the blue cheese & honey.

Bistro Beaux is one of South Bay Faves.

55. Bistro Beaux

7.1
21605 S Western Ave #A, Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 10 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Great tapas! Restaurant right next to Mitsuwa. Kitchen open till 12:30am and bar closes at 2am.

Yamamoto-yama is one of South Bay Faves.

56. Yamamoto-yama

at Mitsuwa Marketplace, Torrance, CA
Tea Room · Olde Torrance · 8 tips and reviews

CaroCaro: Macha green tea iced is amazing. It's freshly grounded up & mixed! It brings you back to life! : )

Promise Auto Repair is one of South Bay Faves.

57. Promise Auto Repair

1640 Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248, Gardena, CA
Automotive Repair Shop · 2 tips and reviews
Marukai 98 is one of South Bay Faves.

58. Marukai 98

1360 W Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA
Miscellaneous Store · No tips or reviews
spaRelaken is one of South Bay Faves.

59. spaRelaken

21381 S Western Ave (at Miyako Hybrid Hotel), Torrance, CA
Spa · Olde Torrance · 3 tips and reviews

L C.L Cheng: hot stone therapy!

Ortega 120 is one of South Bay Faves.

60. Ortega 120

8.2
1814 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Redondo Beach · 53 tips and reviews

BRIAN P.BRIAN POPE: Amazing menu! Not your typical Mexican fare. Margaritas are the best I've had in LA. Short rib chili rellenos and lamb shank were standouts. Decor and lighting are great too.

Papa John's Pizza is one of South Bay Faves.

61. Papa John's Pizza

6.5
1963 Pch, Lomita, CA
Pizzeria · 1 tip

L C.L Cheng: not too greasy or salty but still tasty! large (any style) for only $11.

Yami Teahouse is one of South Bay Faves.

62. Yami Teahouse

24705 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA
Tea Room · 21 tips and reviews

KevinKevin: The milk tea is my favorite! Go boba or go home! :)

Happy Life Asian Kitchen is one of South Bay Faves.

63. Happy Life Asian Kitchen

1857 Pacific Coast Hwy (Walnut), Lomita, CA
Asian Restaurant · 1 tip

Guy N.Guy Nakakura: $5 lunch specials until 3pm. Includes Boba tea!

Il Chianti is one of South Bay Faves.

64. Il Chianti

24503 Narbonne Ave (at Lomita Blvd), Lomita, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Daphne F.Daphne Fujisawa: Best little Japanese Italian joint in Lomita of all places. Must try the salad with the house dressing, it's the best! Read more.

Patisserie Chantilly is one of South Bay Faves.

65. Patisserie Chantilly

8.0
2383 Lomita Blvd #104 (at Pennsylvania Ave), Lomita, CA
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Nice decor, delicious desserts, a tad expensive

PV Palace Seafood Restaurant is one of South Bay Faves.

66. PV Palace Seafood Restaurant

2166 Pacific Coast Hwy (oak street), Lomita, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Lombrozo: Best dim sum in the area!

Sea Empress is one of South Bay Faves.

67. Sea Empress

7.5
1636 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Kennly A.Kennly Asato: Come early when it first opens for no wait, and freshest food

T's Boba is one of South Bay Faves.

68. T's Boba

23820 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA
Coffee Shop · Southeast Torrance · 3 tips and reviews

Jeannie N.Jeannie Nguyen: Their taro drink (4.75 with the works) is especially tasty b/c they mix it with condensed milk. Very refreshing!

Catalina Coffee Company is one of South Bay Faves.

69. Catalina Coffee Company

126 N Catalina Ave (btw Emerald and Diamond), Redondo Beach, CA
Coffee Shop · South Redondo Beach · 47 tips and reviews

Hershel C.Hershel C: Come for the coffee, stay for the books...

In-N-Out Burger is one of South Bay Faves.

70. In-N-Out Burger

9.1
24445 Crenshaw Blvd (at Lomita Blvd), Torrance, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews