Welcome to Hawthorne Your local guide
A pizza stop, a taproom and a little local history.
Pizza Show serves pizza and Italian dishes on Hawthorne Boulevard. Common Space and LA Ale Works have separate brewery taprooms, and Northgate Market is on Rosecrans. Find the Hawthorne Historical Society Museum, library programs and activities at the Memorial Center in this guide. Check each place for its hours and visit details.
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Coverage reviewed October 29, 2026. Open a listing for its source, last check and current details.
About this guide, in plain facts
151 public place listings in this guide. Count snapshot: Oct 29, 2026, 8:48 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
87 of 151 public listings have a recorded source verification; 151 have a recorded public source link. Collected information and verified checks are labeled separately.
Listings are updated after source review. Local and County news appears after editorial approval; no daily delivery is claimed.
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An independent local guide by Remedy Circuit. Not operated by or affiliated with the City of Hawthorne, any venue, or any event organizer.
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Teen Advisory Board with Native American Heritage Month Craft
, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hawthorne Library
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Getting around
GTrans Line 5 connection
Details unconfirmed — check with the venue
GTrans Line 5 serves Hawthorne Memorial Center and links Hawthorne with LAX/Metro Transit Center, Gardena and Compton. Check current stops and the onward route for other destinations.
Official information — GTrans Line 5 connection ↗Source collected
Nearby rail connection
Details unconfirmed — check with the venue
Metro identifies Hawthorne/Lennox as a C Line station. Plan a separate bus or other onward connection to your Hawthorne destination; event-only arena shuttles are not a general city service.
Official information — Nearby rail connection ↗Source collected
Jim Thorpe Park lot paid pilot
Details unconfirmed — check with the venue
City's July 2026 paid parking pilot includes Jim Thorpe Park lot near Prairie Avenue and 139th Street. Check current posted rules and any event changes.
Official information — Jim Thorpe Park lot paid pilot ↗Source collected
Accessibility before you travel
Metro vehicle and station access
Details unconfirmed — check with the venue
Metro says its buses and trains are wheelchair accessible and stations have accessible routes. Check current elevator alerts and the separate route from station to your venue.
Official information — Metro vehicle and station access ↗Source collected
GTrans accommodation requests
Details unconfirmed — check with the venue
GTrans has a reasonable-modification process. Request a needed change in advance, then verify the boarding stop and venue path.
Official information — GTrans accommodation requests ↗Source collected
City program accommodation
Details unconfirmed — check with the venue
Hawthorne Community Services asks participants to give two weeks' notice for program accommodations. That process does not verify the physical entrance or seating at a particular event.
Official information — City program accommodation ↗Source collected
Local culture & annual events
Certified farmers market
Sundays, 9 am to 2 pm, in the Betty Ainsworth Sports Center parking lot at 3851 W. El Segundo Blvd. Closed November 29 and December 27, 2026. Check the operator for current changes.
Official information — Certified farmers market ↗Source collected
Fall 2026 recreation programs
Details unconfirmed — check with the venue
City class schedule links its Fall 2026 recreation brochure. Check the specific class date, location and registration.
Official information — Fall 2026 recreation programs ↗Source collected
Beach Boys landmark
Details unconfirmed — check with the venue
City documented the Beach Boys Monument at 3701 W 119th Street during a June 2025 celebration. That celebration has passed; confirm public viewing and parking on site.
Official information — Beach Boys landmark ↗Source collected
Historical Society museum
Details unconfirmed — check with the venue
Historical Society currently publishes museum visitor hours at Jim Thorpe Park. Its April and August 2026 celebrations have passed; use its latest site for future programs.
Official information — Historical Society museum ↗Source collected
Before you visit
Hawthorne Municipal Airport: plan a specific activity
The city identifies Hawthorne Municipal Airport as a general-aviation and charter airport at 12101 S Crenshaw Boulevard. Its page does not advertise a public tour, observation deck or general airfield entry. For a flight or lesson, check directly with its operator before arriving.
Official source — Hawthorne Municipal Airport: plan a specific activity ↗Source collected
Airport dining and events
Advanced Air/Jet Center lists Eureka! dining and bookable hangar event space at Hawthorne Airport. Those offerings do not include open runway or hangar access; confirm each activity with the operator.
Official source — Airport dining and events ↗Source collected
SpaceX Hawthorne is a workplace
SpaceX's 2026 filing lists its principal executive offices in Starbase, Texas and a Hawthorne contact at 1 Rocket Road. It does not establish a public Hawthorne tour, launch viewing area, visitor parking or access route; do not plan an unannounced factory visit.
Official source — SpaceX Hawthorne is a workplace ↗Source collected
Local and County news
Local news
October City View newsletter
The city published the October 2026 edition of its Hawthorne City View newsletter.
Source: City of Hawthorne
LA County news
Ride Metro to holiday ice rinks for $5 off
Metro riders get $5 off general admission at outdoor holiday rinks with code METROHOLIDAY, Nov 30 to Dec 17.
Source: Metro
County Parks fall programs and holiday events
LA County Parks released its fall guide of free and paid programs, from sports clinics and nature walks to wellness and holiday events.
Source: LA County Parks
Vote centers are open for the Nov. 3 election
123 vote centers opened October 24. Hours are 10 AM–7 PM through November 2; Election Day, November 3, hours are 7 AM–8 PM. Follow the County locator for locations and registration details.
Source: County of Los Angeles
Browse Hawthorne
151 places so far, in 10 place categories. Plus public Community Groups.
- Community GroupsPublic organizations, culture & ways to participate2
- Eat & DrinkRestaurants, cafés & coffee, bakeries & desserts, bars & nightlife, breweries & taprooms, mexican, chinese, indian, soul food, hamburgers, pizza, coffee, american, italian, seafood, chicken fingers, chicken wings, bakery & donuts, breakfast, craft beer and japanese69
- Home ServicesHeating & cooling1
- AutomotiveAuto repair, tires, car wash & detailing and auto parts7
- BeautyHair salons, barbers and beauty supplies9
- Parks & RecreationParks, recreation centers and sports facilities11
- Things to DoArts & culture and shopping13
- City ServicesTransportation, recreation programs, public works and libraries5
- StayHotels6
- Health & WellnessMassage, acupuncture, dentists, hospitals, urgent care and pharmacies11
- Everyday EssentialsHardware & building supplies, laundromats, banks & credit unions, post offices & shipping, grocery stores, gas stations, childcare centers, pet stores & supplies, veterinary care and shipping & mail stores24
Visitor questions
Is this the official government website for Hawthorne?
An independent local guide by Remedy Circuit. Not operated by or affiliated with the City of Hawthorne, any venue, or any event organizer. Use the government and venue source links for official decisions and current visitor rules.
How can I plan a visit without a car?
Start with this sourced connection. GTrans Line 5 connection: GTrans Line 5 serves Hawthorne Memorial Center and links Hawthorne with LAX/Metro Transit Center, Gardena and Compton. Check current stops and the onward route for other destinations. Check current details with the venue or operator.
Where should I check parking before an event or visit?
Use the venue’s official parking instructions and check the specific date before paying. The Event Day Guide separates arrival information from nearby food and hotels; a map pin does not confirm an available space or accessible entrance.
How can I check wheelchair access and accessible arrival?
Access varies by destination and service. Metro vehicle and station access: Metro says its buses and trains are wheelchair accessible and stations have accessible routes. Check current elevator alerts and the separate route from station to your venue. Check current details with the venue or operator.
Where can I check free or lower-cost activities?
One starting point from the guide: Free library programs: choose the right age group: LA County Library says its programs are free. Find a program at the local branch and check its stated age range, registration and current date. This does not promise every activity is suitable for every age or that a seat is available.
Where can I find current events?
Check the Events page and the official organizer calendars. A calendar link does not mean every event is copied into this guide. Dates appear only when supported by a source; confirm cancellations and tickets with the organizer.
How do I claim, add or correct a business listing?
Use the free business form to claim a listing, request a new one or describe a correction. Requests are reviewed privately and do not automatically change public facts. Listing claims never buy a position in regular search results.
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How many places are listed, and how often are they checked?
151 public place listings in this guide. Count snapshot: Oct 29, 2026, 8:48 PM (America/Los_Angeles). 87 of 151 public listings have a recorded source verification; 151 have a recorded public source link. Collected information and verified checks are labeled separately. Listings are updated after source review. Local and County news appears after editorial approval; no daily delivery is claimed.