Overview
Hawthorne is a city in the South Bay of Los Angeles in Southern California.
2 sights · 1 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Hawthorne
Beach Boys Historic Landmark
The Beach Boys Historic Landmark is a memorial which commemorates the site of the childhood home of Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys. The monument stands on the former location of the Wilsons' house, whic…
SpaceX Headquarters
The headquarters of Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) is a massive three-story facility that used to manufacture Boeing 747 fuselages. The bulk of SpaceX's employees work in the facility, and it is where the c…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 49°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan.
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport, Hawthorne — 1 mi away. Directions
- LAX Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles — 4 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $50–$59 a night (typical $59), from 3 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$90, mid-range ~$130, comfortable ~$220.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning SpaceX Headquarters
- Lunch Hummus House
- Afternoon Beach Boys Historic Landmark
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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Understand
Climate
Get in
See
See Beach Boys Historic Landmark
The Beach Boys Historic Landmark is a memorial which commemorates the site of the childhood home of Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys. The monument stands on the former location of the Wilsons' house, which was demolished in the mid-1980s during construction of the Century Freeway.
See SpaceX Headquarters
The headquarters of Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) is a massive three-story facility that used to manufacture Boeing 747 fuselages. The bulk of SpaceX's employees work in the facility, and it is where the company builds all of its Falcon 9 rockets. While tours are not available to the public, the first Falcon 9 that the company successfully landed stands outside on the corner of Jack Northrop Ave & Crenshaw Blvd and is worth a visit.
Eat
Eat Hummus House
Unusually delicious Egyptian food, pleasant decor (part of the restaurant looks like a tent) and very nice service. The combo plates, such as the vegetarian plate and the two kabob combinations, are great values. Not surprisingly, the restaurant specializes in hummus and makes several different varieties, but while you absolutely should take the opportunity to enjoy some hummus, don't miss their lentil soup, which just might redefine your conception of what lentil soup is.
Sleep
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