RAT Beach — Attraction in Torrance

Just wanted to clarify for anyone wishing to go to RAT Beach that this is a duplicate location and is incorrectly placed on Google Maps! Navigation to this duplicate location will direct you to a gated, residential parking lot. The stair pathway to the beach from here is NOT for public access and quite steep. Public access to RAT Beach is actually from the Malaga Cove Trail, which starts at the parking lot at Roessler Point along Paseo del Mar/Via Arroyo (access from Via Corta off of Palos Verdes Drive North). Alternatively, you can park at Torrance Beach and walk on the sand to RAT Beach from there. Google Maps won't allow me to suggest an edit to remove this duplicate, so I'm leaving this review and photo to warn...

My childhood beach!! ...and it's my favorite!! We used to go here almost everyday when I was young... haven't been in a few months and it was amazing! There is a small trek to get down from the parking lot, but it's worth it! Just make sure you have some kind of shoes. Perfect weather and the water felt so good!! Lots of surfers and paddleboarders...🏄‍♂️🏄🏼‍♀️ and all the kids we saw were having so much fun!!! Weekends are busier of course, but still lots of room to spread out. ⛱🌊 We'll...

This is a very clean beach , there is public meter parking as well as street parking but that can be a little bit hard to find. Restrooms are well maintained and the cleaning crew is usually around and towards the south end there is a small coffee and snack bar area where you can get food at, just keep in mind its probably a bit pricey since there is nothing else anywhere near by. Oh an no dongs allowed...