Hawthorne lives on the cutting edge. This revitalizing neighborhood is conveniently located for businesses and career-driven professionals. Tech-savvy folks will feel at home among the major league companies that call Hawthorne home, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla Motors, and The Boring Company. Hawthorne is a great fit for active lifestyles with its compact infrastructure, walkability, and plenty of parking. With over 50 nearby grocery stores and ample local shopping, running errands has never been easier. 

Dining

Hawthorne boasts an ethnically diverse selection of restaurants that will satisfy any craving. Locally-owned Turkish restaurant Hummus House brings vibrant flavors to the table with their expansive menu. While the star of the show is, of course, their namesake hummus—which comes in nine bold flavors—they also offer an array of kebabs, shawarma, and vegetarian dishes. Common Space Brewery and Tasting Room is the perfect place for gatherings. Their homemade craft beers are uniquely-flavored with notes and undertones that range from fruity and tropical to stout and sour. Azucanela Churreria is a boutique eatery that focuses on churros and coffee—a match made in heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. For date night, head to Matisse at the Ayres Hotel. This upscale New American restaurant creates elegantly plated meals with familiar, hearty ingredients. Whether you’re searching for an intimate eatery with room for two or a vibrant drink destination, Hawthorne has a little bit of everything on the menu.

Things to Do

For a breath of fresh air, Hawthorne offers a plethora of green spaces to choose from. Del Aire Park’s lighted basketball court is perfect for a pick-up game, while Hawthorne Memorial Park spans 13.5 acres and features a wading pool for a quick dip to cool off in the summer.

Artists will love the Hawthorne Arts Complex, a 44,000 square foot building with over 100 private studios to rent that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Get a dose of adrenaline at Base 51, Los Angeles’ premier racing simulation venue, try your hand at bouldering at Hangar 18 Indoor Climbing Gym, or get a few reps in before work at Coast Fitness, the #1 ranked fitness club in the South Bay. Music lovers will enjoy stopping by the Beach Boys Historic Landmark, the childhood home of The Beach Boys’ Wilson brothers, Brian, Dennis, and Carl. 

The Hawthorne Del Aire Certified Farmers’ Market takes place each Saturday morning all year-round, so it’s easy to shop for locally-sourced produce and artisanal goods. Each year, the city hosts two races: the Annual Healthy Hawthorne 5K Run and Walk & 18th Annual MGI Health Fair in the spring, and the Annual Hawthorne Fun Run & Health Fair in the fall. 

K-12 Education

Students residing in Hawthorne are eligible to attend either the Hawthorne School District or the Wiseburn School District campuses that operate under the Da Vinci charter system. 

Call Lynn at (310) 308-1221 to chat about the various areas in Hawthorne.