Beach Renovation notes 

A great deal of work has been performed by the City of Torrance and by Los Angeles County in 2002 and 2003 to make our Torrance beach cleaner, safer, and more attractive, enhancing the beauty and value of this South Bay treasure.  The views pictured below illustrate some of the  newer features to be found at or near the beach, but take a stroll and see for yourself what's new, and what, like the cycle of tides, has never changed.

(Click on any of the pictures below for an enlarged view)
Miramar Park: maintained by the City of Torrance, as of August 2003,it is still undergoing a facelift: newly seeded grass, new furnishings, a renovated dolphin statue, the addition of new trees, and more.  A great place to bring the kids, the dogs, or to unwind and make new friends.
The dolphin statue's skin is peeling from being out in the sun too long!
The so-called Myers box was installed by SCE to handle the electrical requirements of some of the new structures.  Located in a rather too obvious place, the plan is to relocate it to the rear of the park (seen in the distance).
Miramar Park: bare spots in grass as a result of inadequate hydroseeding. This is due to be fixed, and hopefully the unlovely fencing will be able to retire.  New Japanese Black pines have been planted.  Low growing, they are perfect for the park and will not grow to obstruct views.
Looking down from the top of the new stairs toward the new restroom facility.
Looking back up toward Miramar Park at the stately double set of stairs.  Landscaping is soon to be completed.
The new stairs feature a pleasing encore of lines, curves and sense of movement.
Looking northwards from the top of the old ramp.
The new restroom / shower facility below Miramar Park.
Restroom / shower facility from a different angle.
The old wheelchair-accessible ramp has been left in place as one of many ways to access the beach.  Some upgrading of the ramp is still scheduled.
Old ramp from a different angle. The bottom of the new stairs is visible on the left.
One of many new lifeguard stations built by LA County in the past year.
LA Country Fire Dept Lifeguard Operations station with the new snack bar in background.
The snack bar features a nice little patio with great views toward the beach.
A new  Vehicle ramp leads from the parking lot to the lifeguard/fire station.
The area adjacent to the vehicle ramp where native plant restoration is set to begin at the end of August.  Natives are best established at the end of summer  in anticipation of the winter rains.
The same restoration area seen from above.  Don't worry, the plastic and sandbags will soon be a distant memory.
The cement pad at the bottom of the vehicle ramp is meant to accommodate emergency vehicles, such as ambulances.  Plenty of other places to sunbathe!
		Lucky us! New pay stations have been installed in the parking lot to make payment so much more convenient. Run by LA County, the parking lot now enforces payment year-round.  In addition, the lot has been re-paved with slurry seal.