Tormey, formerly known as El Cierbo from the (Spanish word 'Ciervo' for 'Elk' (Cervus canadensis), is an unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, California, United States.

Tormey is located astride old U.S. Route 40, now San Pablo Avenue.

The Hogg family managed the store with its single gasoline pump for many years.

The town is named for Patrick Tormey, who purchased the property from the Ygnacio Martinez Rancho El Pinole estate.

The mouth of Cañada del Cierbo Creek is located in Tormey.