RAT Beach

Right After Torrance (RAT) Beach is a roughly 3/4-mile stretch of coastline in an unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County, California. It is located along southern Santa Monica Bay, bordering the cities of Torrance and Palos Verdes Estates.^[1][2]

An image of Rat Beach from the path leading from the Gazebo

An image of the Rat Beach lifeguard tower with the word RAT written on it

A view of Rat Beach from the North with the Rat Beach Lifeguard tower in it

Access

RAT beach is located in a cove in between Torrance Beach and Malaga Cove.^[3]

Beach activities

The beach is a popular local surf, windsurfing, diving and spear fishing spot. A large kelp forest just off the coast offers diving and spear fishing.^[4]

See also

• Madrona Marsh
• Columbia Park, Torrance, California
• List of beaches in California

References

1. "Visit Torrance Beach". Department of Beaches and Harbors Los Angeles County. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
2. Slater, Stefan (July 25, 2013). "R.A.T. Beach". South Bay Magazine. Archived from the original on March 31, 2017.
3. Barker, Aaron (December 9, 2022). "Watch: Aerial video shows Southern California cliff collapsing onto beach". Fox Weather. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
4. Marcus, Claire (July 21, 2025). "Surf Away the Day in Torrance". Discover Torrance. Retrieved September 14, 2025.

33°48′13″N 118°23′41″W / 33.80361°N 118.39472°W / 33.80361; -118.39472