My grandkids, ages 15,14 and 11 were very happy and surprised to win so many adorable, plush…read moreprizes. I didn't expect much and was thrilled. We definitely got our money's worth and had a great time. The owner was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend "The Clawcade."

Cute claw arcade in Torrance with a decent number of machines, friendly staff and clean setup. 1…read moretoken per game on the larger machines but two plays per token on the smaller ones. Very cute selection of plushies and trade ups are possible but for the medium/large stuffies only. I've become somewhat of a regular of these arcades as they've been popping up in SoCal, and have become somewhat good at figuring out what helps for machines. Weight distribution matters and claw strength! I found that the small machines were much easier to win prizes (maybe by intention) and the larger machines had such cute prizes but loose grip strength in the claw making it harder to win the bigger, good prizes. So all of a sudden your tokens start vanishing quickly. I had 50 token credits and ended up with two medium sized plushies and 6 small items, which for me is on the smaller end of a haul. Still had fun but other claw arcades may give you a better win rate. Parking is plentiful, in the same lot as a Dollar Tree and several other stores.

Wow, what a great spot to play Pickleball! First time there and so impressed with the facility, the…read moreenvironment, and the friendly staff. Got to demo a paddle for free. Loved the big screen television playing the tennis live at Roland Garros I will most definitely return. You should, too.

While South Bay is known for its for it's amazing weather it doesn't hurt to have options…read more California Smash is like the top golf of Pickleball. 9 courts, indoors, food and drink options. Great place to rent a court and play with friends, sign up for an open play at different skill levels or do a group training session. If you don't have a paddle they loan them out. So there's something for everyone here. The staff and coaches are great and they have 2 pros there. I've been in a session with Claudio and he is great. I've met some awesome folks playing in the open play. And hey have food and drink options for everyone. It's also nice they have water fountains to refill your water bottle. Top notch experience and k would recommend everyone try it out. Easy location in El Segundo with feee parking.

My BF was begging me to go.. So finally I caved in and agreed to go. I thought it was going to be…read morelame and made for kids. When we got there, it was a long line of late teens and adults. The line had around 50 people in it, but the wait was only 10-15 minutes which is the same wait time as a ride at knotts so it's not that bad. This maze was SUPER SUPER SUPER scary!!! I was screaming and grabbing on my Bf's shirt the whole time! The optical illusions and the scary people mixed with the darkness was beyond creepy! I can't believe I thought it was going to be a kid maze!!! There were grown men screaming behind me and the woman behind me peed in her pants. It's not overwhelmingly nerve wrenching or anxiety ridden; it's exciting. I'll definitely be dragging my friends here next year ;) Tip: $5 donation is appreciated, but not necessary ;)

I hope it's back for 2022! It WAS one of a kind until Knott's highjacked their concept for one of…read moretheir mazes. It's short but packs in plenty of scares in creepy environs. Worth driving to from Pasadena. Does justice to their ninjitsu theme. Super creative!

The automatic doors parted before me like the gates to a forbidden arena. My heart pounded--not…read morefrom fear, but from anticipation. The smell hit me first: burning rubber mixed with ozone, a bouquet that spoke of countless battles fought on these very tracks. I approached the counter, signed the waiver with trembling hands. This was it. My initiation into the world of electric velocity. The safety briefing washed over me. Speed limits. Racing lines. Flags. But my mind was already elsewhere, imagining the perfect lap, the flawless execution of every turn. Then I saw it: the kart. Sleek. Silent. Deadly. I lowered myself into the molded seat, gripped the steering wheel. The moment my foot touched the accelerator, everything changed. The instant torque slammed me back into my seat! No engine roar, no warming up--just pure, unadulterated acceleration that felt like being shot from a cannon! The first corner approached rapidly. I braked--perhaps too hard--and felt the rear end slide ever so slightly. My pupils dilated. This was it. This was the dance. Turn two. I remembered the instructor's words. Brake early. Apex late. Accelerate through. My body moved on instinct, finding the rhythm, becoming one with the machine. By lap three, everything crystallized. The track revealed its secrets to me. That slight banking in corner four. The deceptive tightness of the chicane. Each revelation was a flavor explosion on my palate--bitter defeat transformed into sweet victory! Other racers surrounded me. I could feel their presence, their fighting spirit! We weaved through corners in formation, each seeking that perfect line, that extra tenth of a second. When I finally executed a flawless outside pass on the long straight, my entire body surged with electricity! The laps blurred together in a symphony of speed. Left, right, brake, accelerate--a recipe perfected through repetition, each iteration bringing me closer to nirvana. And then, too soon, the checkered flag. My final time flashed on the screen. I stumbled from the kart, legs shaking, heart racing, a massive grin splitting my face. The other racers gathered around the timing board, comparing battle scars and bragging rights. This wasn't just fun. This was transcendent. This was speed distilled to its purest essence, served at precisely the right temperature to ignite the soul! K1 Speed had delivered a five-star experience that left me hungry for more.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I came here today on 5/24/2026 for a birthday party. All of the kids were WAY over the 48 inches…read moreheight requirement. Many of our kids were still told they were too little to ride.. What's wrong the point of the height requirement if the kids still can't ride..

What a cute little store! I stopped by after grabbing coffee by the shop next to it…read more This place definitely has items for yourself, friends family or kids! I saw some really high quality figurines. The selection is pretty broad with things varying from Star Wars, the simpsons, hello kitty, minions, anime, etc. they have a lot! I ended up purchasing some cute anatomy organ stickers here! The service was great and the gentleman that helped me was very warm and welcoming. I assume he was the owner of the shop but he was kind, informative and answered any questions we had!

I loved this little shop. Kind service, wonderful selection of figures, and high value items and…read morecollectibles. I'm so happy it exists and hope to visit again the next time I'm nearby.

Well priced. Close to many shops and restaurants. They allow you to bring outside food which is…read moregreat. Ambiance is pretty good the seats and desk spacing is large and comfortable. The computer specs are really good for FPS games. I went in with a friend brought some outside food and we games for an hour then proceeded to watch some anime while we ate. Not too crowded however I went in the afternoon on a weekday.

Was here last year but forgot to leave a review. Place was super cool and the worker at the front…read moredesk was very patient and helpful with all my questions. I was in town for the day for a concert but we had other plans beforehand. And I needed to be in queue for another concert i was trying to get tickets for so I came here and used their computer for an hour probably. Very cool esports center, I definitely do want to come back and actually experience playing some games and eating ramen because I did remember seeing like a wall of snacks behind the front desk hehe so definitely want to come back!

Came here today for the first time to enjoy the festival. Saw NO cherry blossom trees though…read more Picked up some Torrance city related swag and saw some vendor booths. Ate 2 pizzas from the food trucks on site. Picnic under the trees with shade. Kids played in the playground area nearby. Saw a cultural performance. Glad the weather was nice to enjoy this Saturday.

Great local cherry Blossum hosted by city of Torrance. Bring a picnic blanket and hang out on the…read moregrass with venders, food trucks and cultural performances throughout the day. Great family fun!

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.

Closed again for installation removal before reopening again in January with a new exhibit. My bad…read moreluck. They apparently change exhibits every 2 months. Maybe one day my timing will improve. Make sure you call before showing up.

What an amazing way to spend a gorgeous day There's a huge…read moreparking lot and lots of room to explore. I paid $27 for the admittance fee and SOAR butterfly exhibit. They let you into the butterfly exhibit 5 mins before your s healed time. Make sure to get a ticket ahead of time. I'm thinking I'll be one a member so I can come back k whenever I want. It's so peaceful and I love connecting in nature.

Wanted to check out the SOAR butterfly exhibit which runs May-Sep in an enclosed visitors tent…read more Since the gardens are included in the SOAR admission, we had plenty of time to roam the grounds and take in some really beautiful flora in a new way. I purchased 2 SOAR tickets online the previous night and selected a 1pm timed entry. We made our way on a Friday and easily found the entry and parking. Large, knoll-like lot, some shady spots, but lots free parking to choose from. We walked up the entry ramp, noticed a ticket window, but by-passed since I had tickets on my phone. We saw about 6 people standing at what looked like an entry gate to the left of the ticket window, so we went and stood by them. After a beat or two, one young lady asked us, 'Oh, are we in your way?' I didn't think so. I thought we were in line. 'We're queuing up to go in. Is this the right gate?' 'We're in the way. This is the way in.' Confused, I just said,'Oh' and told Hubs to wait while I go see who scans our tickets. I went back to the ticket guy who told me I could go right in and the SOAR attendant would scan. So I returned to Hubs at the gate entry and went in. No one else was there to confirm we had tickets. Currently, the non-member daily admission is $18 for Adults. SOAR is $27 for non-member Adults and includes the grounds and current garden exhibit Thomas Dambo's Trolls: A Field Study. I imagine most of the people there are members and visit regularly. I'm sure if I lived in the area I would be as well. But it felt strange not having someone ask to see our tickets before entry. Later, we decided to head back to the car and grab our sandwiches. We saw many people with picnic blankets(allowed) enjoying a spot on a lawn. We also saw vacated blankets being invaded by curious ground squirrels, so be forewarned and don't leave food laying about! We grabbed our small lunch tote and headed back in. Again, no one questioned us out or back in. We took advantage of the beautifully bougainvillea canopied patio area near the Koi Pond. I understand on weekends and during events, food and beverages are sold in this area and outside food is not allowed, But on this Friday the concession was closed and this patio area was empty. The bistro tables were perfect for our light lunch. The SOAR exhibit is handled beautifully! Tickets on phone get scanned when you arrive prior to your entry time. The SOAR workers recommend about 15 minutes prior to see the LIVING displays showcasing butterfly metamorphosis, the pollination and nectar garden our local butterflies very much enjoy, and give yourself some time to read about the species you're about to encounter in the enclosure. We did all of that and it was fascinating! It's also terribly vexing how I can't get something called a milkWEED to live in our own garden to encourage winged beauties. Bugger that! We opted to not partake in the reusable butterfly lollipops for $6. We have done encounters before and I intentionally wore a bright orange T-shirt to attract them. I could see where it would be neat for a kid, but the kids I saw doing it were excited that the butterfly was on their "lolli" for about a minute. Then it was how to get it off the stick and "get'" another. Unless closely watched, which most were by parents and garden staff, a kid could be tempted(I saw one was) to try and shake the butterfly free once the kid was "done" w/the insect being on his stick. Anywhooo..... My tip: wear bright clothing(yellow, white, orange), be patient, watch them flutter all about like a Robert Zemeckis written effect and then enjoy when they land. THERE ARE PLENTY TO OBSERVE! Be advised, they may intend to stay on you awhile, but staff will make sure each butterfly remains within the exhibit through observation and antechamber entrance and exits. Quite enjoyable and staff was well trained, friendly and knowledgeable. As for the grounds themselves, there are many gardens and some maps throughout to help you navigate. They currently have a sparkle "pathway" with various signs and stars on the visitor map to show you where the Garden Trolls are located. We spotted a few as we roamed around, but some guests made a game of searching them out. All in all, I am already planning another visit here, for at least one of their hosted Summer Concerts. The grounds were easy to walk, sizable enough to make a day out of it, spacious enough to find private, peaceful spots, and lovely. The one star short of perfect is the signage, or lack thereof. Some signs were just plopped into areas where you MIGHT find some of the plants pictured. More staked markers in plants would be nice. Cheers! "CC"

I was there Sunday night to show my friend my local claw machine place. We had a blast! There were…read moreso many options for us to pick from. I've been here a couple times before but what really made this experience so fun was Nancy. She was so lovely and helpful. Not only to my friend and I but to everyone in the store. I also shared something I'm going through and she was just so sweet! I will definitely be back and hopefully run into Nancy and her amazing customer service. Thank you Nancy! :)

Always a good time. I never thought claw machines could be so fun. Took my girlfriend and she had a…read moreblast. Nancy and Irene are always looking to help out the players and make it fair to win. 100% worth every dollar spent for the memories. Thank you guys!