National Parks Near Torrance, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 50 national parks near Torrance. The closest park is just 30.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

50
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
30.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Torrance

⭐ Closest
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
30.6 mi (~37 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
64.1 mi (~1 hr 17 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Channel Islands National Park
90.7 mi (~1 hr 49 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
César E. Chávez National Monument
97 mi (~1 hr 56 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Torrance

Cabrillo National Monument
102.5 mi (~2 hr 3 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
143.6 mi (~2 hr 52 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
183.8 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Death Valley National Park
195.5 mi (~3 hr 55 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
199.3 mi (~3 hr 59 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Manzanar National Historic Site
200 mi (~4 hr)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Torrance

Castle Mountains National Monument
210.4 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Pinnacles National Park
243.7 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
245.5 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Devils Postpile National Monument
264.5 mi (~5 hr 17 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
269.9 mi (~5 hr 24 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Yosemite National Park
285.5 mi (~5 hr 43 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Torrance

Torrance is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is your closest option at just 30.6 miles—approximately 37 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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