Best Fall & Pumpkin Goodies in Torrance | #WildWednesday

It’s officially Pumpkin Season in the South Bay! 🎃🍂

In today’s #WildWednesday, Carol Gilles takes a quick trip to Sprouts in Torrance to explore all the seasonal pumpkin goodies hitting the ...shelves—from pumpkin chips, cookies, and ravioli to delicious pumpkin soups and fun fall dessert hacks.

What is your absolute favorite pumpkin treat or fall recipe? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

⏱️ Video Chapters:
0:00 - It’s Pumpkin Season in the South Bay!
0:09 - Pumpkin Goodies at Sprouts & Trader Joe's
0:46 - Favorite Drinks & Fall Treats
1:10 - Quick Costco Pumpkin Pie Hack
1:33 - Beating the Torrance Heat
1:53 - Sweet vs. Savory: What’s Your Favorite Pumpkin Dish?
3:02 - Upcoming Community Event: Mendocino Farms Fundraiser

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Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply want to stay updated on the local South Bay lifestyle and real estate market, I’m here to help!

👤 Carol Gilles | The Real Estate Expert
🏢 Fredericks Realty
📞 Direct: (310) 864-9738
📧 Email: carol@carolgilles.com
🌐 Website: https://www.beachcitiesonline.com

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Welcome to another #WildWednesday with Carol Gilles! 📻🌳

Today, we're on location at Columbia Park in Torrance, California!

Did you know Columbia Park was named after the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)? CBS ...once had a large KNX radio transmitter tower here and donated 17 acres of land to the City of Torrance to help create this beautiful park.

And there’s more happening here this weekend! We’re previewing the Hispanic Heritage Festival, happening Saturday, September 12, 2026 — the grand finale of the 2026 Torrance Summer Concert Series.

Come out to Columbia Park and enjoy food trucks, local vendors, family fun, and fantastic live music with friends and neighbors!

📅 Hispanic Heritage Festival

Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Columbia Park – 4045 190th St, Torrance, CA

🎺 3:30 PM: Live Mariachi Band Performance
🎤 5:00–7:00 PM: 512: The Selena Experience

🕒 Chapters

0:00 – Welcome to #WildWednesday at Columbia Park
0:25 – Fun Fact: How CBS & KNX Radio Created Columbia Park
1:05 – Hispanic Heritage Festival – Saturday, Sept. 12
1:45 – Food Trucks, Vendors & Festival Activities
2:20 – Live Music Lineup: Mariachi & Selena Experience
3:00 – Torrance Summer Concert Series Finale & South Bay Living
3:45 – Connect with Carol Gilles | South Bay Real Estate

📞 Connect With Carol Gilles

Thinking of buying, selling, or relocating in Torrance or anywhere across the South Bay? I’m here to help with trusted local knowledge and real estate expertise!

Carol Gilles
Fredericks Realty
📞 (310) 864-9738
✉️ carol@carolgilles.com
🌐 BeachCitiesOnline.com

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Chapters
0:00 – Introduction & Meeting Derf Fredericks
1:15 – Our History in Real Estate Since 1979
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5:20 – Story 2: Thinking Outside the Box for a First Home
7:10 – Story 3: Preparation and Timing in the South Bay
9:15 – Advice for Future Homeowners in Torrance
10:45 – Final Thoughts & How to Connect

Ready to start your own home-buying story?

I’d love to help you navigate the process and explore your options here in the South Bay.

📞 Call/Text: 310-864-9738
📧 Carol@CarolGilles.com
🌐 BeachCitiesOnline.com

Serving Torrance, Lomita, and the greater South Bay.

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Investment Property: Defining what makes a property a true asset.
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4:55 Reflections on Life and Love
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Carol Gilles | Fredericks Realty
📞 Call/Text: 310-864-9738
📧 Email: Carol@carolgilles.com
🌐 Website: http://www.Beachcitiesonline.com
DRE# 00803846

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