Marilyn Leggett

Torrance, California is a coastal city in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Torrance was named for Jared Sidney Torrance. There are numerous reasons to visit Torrance and there are many wonderful things to do and see while here. But there is more to California and specifically, Torrance than the beautiful beaches and good food! One of the must-see visits is The Torrance Antique Street Faire, open to entice visitors every fourth Sunday of each month. The address of this street extravaganza is 1317 Sartoni Avenue, Torrance, CA-, in the historic downtown Torrance. Torrance Antique Street Faire is rated at a high 4.5 by tourists. The Torrance Antique Street Faire boasts of over 200 vendors who set up in the streets showing off antiques, furniture, collectibles, clothes, jewelry, plants and so much more. Antique and Specialty shops dot the streets and DJ Ozzie holds an Antique Approval Booth. There are many eateries and bars to suit everyone’s taste, throughout. The Faire is made even more festive by offering free Live music and Blues, from 8-3. Of course, the whole area is pet friendly! The Torrance Antique Street Faire is an open-air marketplace. The area spans about four blocks. The Faire has a small flea market feel while still having lots to see and do, without being overwhelming. Whether a visitor or a resident of Torrance and the surrounding area, strolling around and checking out all the vendors’ wares is the perfect activity for a couple, family or even on your own on a beautiful sunny Sunday. The entrance is always free of charge. There is something for everyone. You can walk the full area and think that there is nothing for you and then suddenly, you spot a remarkable treasure! This is the perfect place to buy yourself a gift, buy a gift for someone else, or a souvenir of your visit to Torrance. There are always great prices too! Should you want to sell something you already have, it is always possible to make a trade or sale. The Street Faire first arrived on the scene in October 1998. The founders Julie and Miguel started with 25 vendors and have grown the Faire to over 200. Julie and Miguel were awarded the Torrance Advantage Award in 2014. This distinction is given every year to a “Quality of Life Community Investor.” Just some of the Restaurants nearby are listed below: (0.03 km) Local Kitchen The American Tavern (0.04 km) Old Torrance Coffee & Tea (0.11 km) Torrance Bakery (0.15 km) Red Car Brewer & Restaurant (0.15 km) Madre Some Hotels near Torrance Antique Street Faire, for your convenience: (0.53 km) Miyako Hybrid Hotel (1.81 km) Bluestem Hotel, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member (3.02 km) Best Western Plus Avita Suites (0.96 km) Redac Gateway Hotel (7.48 km) Shade Hotel The following website is worth a look to see a live view of the Torrance Antique Faire. It is said that “The Faire is a laid-back alternative to big, hot arena swap meets.” A feel for the fun and a taste of adventure can be experienced and smiling faces will always welcome you: https://torranceantiquefaire.com/  The site also recommends more of “Their Friends” for you to visit. Directions to the Faire are listed on the site as well. Here, one can read many interesting and informative reviews. As an alternative to shopping in person at the Torrance Antique Street Faire, there is the option of shopping online: https://www.streetfaireantiques.com New vendors are welcomed and encouraged to reserve space. The Faire is always interested in expanding to provide even more treasures for its patrons. In this case, kindly call the Store at: -. If you are visiting or living in Los Angeles County or anywhere around the area, and especially the City of Torrance, a trip to The Torrance Antique Street Faire is an interesting and pleasant way to spend an inexpensive Sunday. But please remember only the fourth Sunday in the month! We do not want you to arrive and be disappointed to find this extraordinary Faire closed. We encourage you to visit The Torrance Antique Street Faire website shown above, to remind you of the dates and times as well as inspire you to Put on Your Smiling Face and join the others to enjoy your day at the Torrance Antique Street Faire. May you find a treasure there!