Torrance Cultural Arts Center

Located at the heart of the South Bay, the Torrance Cultural Arts Center combines modern design and natural beauty into a unique multi-purpose complex. Built for convenience and diversity, the Center houses meeting and banquet rooms, visual and performing arts studios, a 502-seat theatre, two spacious outdoor plazas, and an authentic Japanese garden. This versatile environment allows groups to utilize a variety of accommodations to enhance the atmosphere of any event, from business meetings to social gatherings.

The cultural arts center houses multiple art studios, garden rooms, the George Nakano Theater, James R. Armstrong Theater, Ken Miller Recreation Center, Pine Wind Garden, Torino Festival Plaza, and the Toyota Meeting Hall. All of these locations serve thousands of visitors each year for a variety of public and private functions. The arts center is a popular place for students as most of the public and private schools schedule field trips to the arts center. There is also several business and industry events and meetings on site as well. The Japanese garden is a favorite location for wedding receptions because of the picturesque setting and warm weather. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center board of directors pride themselves in claiming the arts center is the most diverse in the country.