1. The Painted Canyon – Mecca, CAThe Painted Canyon is a must see hiking destination. Why is it called Painted Canyon? That’s the must-see part. The rock wall minerals make the canyon give off an array of colors. The Painted Canyon hike is also linked to the Ladder Canyon hike, making this destination even better. The drive from Torrance, CA is about three and a half hours. It might seem like a long trip for a hike, but it’s not. The experience is worth it.
2. Fort Tejon – Lebec, CAIf you like American history or Civil War reenactments then Fort Tejon should be on your list of places to visit in California. Fort Tejon is a historic state park that put on a bunch of events that range from Civil War reenactments to candle-lit ghost tours to cannon shows. It’s about a two and a half hour drive from Torrance, CA.
3. The Salton Sea, CAThe Salton Sea was a man-made lake that once brought in many tourists, boaters and fishermen but years ago it flooded and took hotels and houses with it. It’s a unique site to see. Is it worth the four hour drive from Torrance, CA? That’s up to you to decide, but we like it.
4. The Cabazon Dinosaurs – Cabazon, CACabazon, CA is home to a three-story concrete T-rex and a 150 ft-long Apatosaurus. These are the biggest dinos in the world and are owned by a group that also have a museum of animatronic dinosaurs. This is definitely a place to see if you have kids. The three hour drive from Torrance, CA might seem like a steep trip for concrete dinosaurs but your kids probably won’t think so.
4. Salvation Mountain – Niland, CAWhether you believe in God or not, Salvation Mountain is a unique and creative piece of art. Paint, design and scripture cover a rocky desert hill. If you like art, it’s worth a visit, even when the drive is four hours from Torrance, CA.
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