the South Bay trio of Torrance, Carson, and Compton is one of the hardest-hitting industrial clusters in Los Angeles County. Let’s bring the fire. 🔥
⚙️ Torrance • Carson • Compton
The Industrial Core of L.A.’s South Bay
This isn’t just a cluster of cities — it’s the beating heart of America’s busiest port logistics system, where industrial square footage moves at the speed of ships, trucks, and planes. Companies here don’t just lease space; they lock in strategic advantages.
🚛 Why This Cluster is Unstoppable
- Direct Access to Ports — 20 minutes from Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, the nation’s top cargo gateways.
- Freeway Nexus — Interstates 405, 110, 710, 91 all crisscross here, forming a super-grid of trucking power.
- Air + Space + Auto — Aerospace titans (Northrop Grumman, SpaceX nearby in Hawthorne), EV innovators, and Toyota’s legacy create a supply-chain halo effect.
- Built for Scale — Huge footprints, cross-dock warehouses, last-mile hubs, and heavy-power sites coexist in one of California’s densest industrial corridors.
🌟 Industry Highlights
- Carson → Logistics king. Distribution hubs for Target, UPS, and 3PL giants.
- Compton → Last-mile delivery capital, serving e-commerce at breakneck speed.
- Torrance → Aerospace, robotics, EV battery innovation, plus overflow logistics.
🏗️ Industrial Properties For Sale — Torrance/Carson/Compton
| Address / Park | Size (SF) | Use | Asking Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Logistics Park | 450,000 | Class A Distribution | $128,000,000 | 40’ clear, cross-dock, LEED Certified |
| Torrance Tech + Aerospace Campus | 220,000 | R&D / Light Manufacturing | $64,500,000 | Heavy power, divisible |
| Compton Commerce Hub | 180,000 | Last-Mile Logistics | $55,000,000 | Immediate access to 710 Fwy |
| Dominguez Hills Industrial (Carson) | 310,000 | E-Commerce Fulfillment | $92,000,000 | Near BNSF rail spur |
📦 Industrial Properties For Lease — Torrance/Carson/Compton
| Address / Park | Size (SF) | Use | Lease Rate (NNN) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance Industrial Center | 275,000 | Aerospace / Advanced Mfg | $1.50 / SF | 28’ clear, heavy power |
| Carson Gateway Logistics | 520,000 | Distribution / Cross-Dock | $1.30 / SF | New spec build |
| Compton Last-Mile Park | 190,000 | Last-Mile E-Commerce | $1.40 / SF | Amazon-adjacent |
| South Bay Flex Campus (Torrance) | 120,000 | Robotics / Flex | $1.75 / SF | Creative industrial design |
🔗 Explore More
👉 City of Carson Economic Development
👉 City of Torrance — Business Development
👉 City of Compton — Economic Development
👉 Argossy International Properties
⚡ This South Bay cluster is where industrial muscle meets global trade velocity. If Santa Clarita and Lancaster give you space and expansion, Torrance/Carson/Compton give you instant plug-in access to the busiest cargo ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere.
Call Marie Cappello, Broker at (760) 507-1222