1 / 2Victor E Benstead Plunge
π Torrance, CA
A well-established community swimming pool in Torrance offering clean facilities and welcoming staff at affordable rates. Check hours before visiting as scheduling can be inconsistent.
My name is Bruce I live in Baltimore Md. I looked this place up just for kicks. And found that is still there. This is where I learned how to swim back in 1961 I am now 75 years old. I would love to know if they have records from that time period.
π Family Action Verdict
This is a solid community pool option for families seeking affordable swimming in Torrance, with clean facilities and welcoming staff. However, be prepared for potential scheduling frustrations and check current hours before visiting, as management policies around timing can be strict and inconsistent.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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Bruce Coupland
a month ago
βMy name is Bruce I live in Baltimore Md. I looked this place up just for kicks. And found that is still there. This is where I learned how to swim back in 1961 I am now 75 years old. I would love to know if they have records from that time period.β
Julie Hirtzel
7 years ago
βThe plunge has been around for a long time. Itβs a great place to take a swim and Torrance and has a lot of hours for lap swimming. It always seems clean and the staff is friendly. The prices are good to. That bathrooms could use an update, but other than that great local place for kids and adults.β
Deonna Johnson
a month ago
βThe staff are friendly! I stopped by to check the schedule and see the best times with fewer people. 4 stars for now, until I go for a swim.β
Johnathan Mabson
8 months ago
βI swim here about three times a week the pool is generally clean the management here is questionable the hours are frequently changed. I left the country and came back 1 July and went to the pool. When I left the pool would open at 11:00 to 12:30 this gave the βlap swimmersβ 1 hour and 1/2 to swim. The hours were changed to 11:15 to 12:15 the management will not open until 11:15 prior to the manager the βlap swimmerβ were open allowed to come in and wait until time and then the manager would blow a horn to let the swimmer know it was ok to swim. What I witnessed that the current manager took delight in open the door at 11:15 so if your in line it take 15 min to get into pool area. Well this manager made βnoteβ all that she was open the until 11:15. Then when the time is almost up there a 5 minute warning to vacate the pool and area. Iβm retired and I clean up at my home others donβt have this opportunity and should be able to prepare to swim and clean after the swim. So it your reading this and you know someone can you bring this to Torrance City Management to correct this so lap swimmer have the ability to enjoy what they pay for.β
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Overview
Victor E Benstead Plunge is a community swimming pool that has served Torrance families for decades. The facility features outdoor swimming with free parking and pram access. Parents praise the pool's cleanliness and friendly staff, though note that hours can change frequently and management policies around timing may be strict.



