Torrance combines a South Bay beach city with a strong industrial and aerospace history. Torrance Beach stretches along the Pacific with a wide strand for walking and cycling, while Madrona Marsh Preserve protects one of the last vernal marshes in the Los Angeles area. Historic Downtown Torrance, sometimes called Old Torrance, keeps early buildings, a farmers market, and local shops. The Torrance Art Museum and the Del Amo Fashion Center add art and shopping to the mix, and the city is known for its Japanese American community and cultural heritage.