Discovering Hawthorne, California in 5 Days

• Day 1 - Explore the City Center
  Start with a visit to the Hawthorne Museum and learn about the history of the town. Then, take a stroll around Memorial Park, which has an excellent playground and a swimming pool. Finally, end your day at Bistros Restaurant, where you can taste local cuisine and relax.
• Day 2 - Aviation Hub of the City
  Begin your day at the SpaceX Headquarters, where you can witness spacecraft design and rocket engineering. Afterward, visit Esmay Electric Supply and roam around the miniature planes replica of W.D. Jack's Enterprise. End your day with a visit to the Beach Boys Monument.
• Day 3 - Unwind with Nature
  Start your day early by hiking in the Franklin D. Roosevelt Park. Then, enjoy the view of wild birds, rabbits, and lizards at Holly Glen Park. Finally, end your day with a relaxing sunset view at Dockweiler State Beach and watch the bonfires.
• Day 4 - Shopping Spree
  Begin your day with a shopping spree at the South Bay Galleria, shop, dine, and watch films at the center. Then, visit the Green Thumb Nursery where you'll find a variety of plants and garden decorations. Finally, end your day at the Leuzinger’s Community Garden, to see the handiwork of non-profit gardeners.
• Day 5 - Marvel Art and Architecture of the City
  Start your day with a visit to the Da Vinci Design High School that boasts modern arts and designs. Then, visit the Hawthorne Arts Complex for the plethora of galleries and exhibitions. Finally, end your day with a tour of St. Joseph's Catholic Church's ornate architecture.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hawthorne Museum (2 hours, free)
• Memorial Park (2 hours, free)
• Bistros Restaurant (2 hours, $30)
• SpaceX Headquarters (2 hours, free)
• Esmay Electric Supply (1 hour, free)
• W.D. Jack's Enterprise (1 hour, $10)
• Beach Boys Monument (1 hour, free)
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Park (3 hours, free)
• Holly Glen Park (2 hours, free)
• Dockweiler State Beach (2 hours, free)
• South Bay Galleria (4 hours, $100)
• Green Thumb Nursery (2 hours, free)
• Leuzinger’s Community Garden (2 hours, free)
• Da Vinci Design High School (1 hour, free)
• Hawthorne Arts Complex (2 hours, free)
• St. Joseph's Catholic Church (1 hour, free)
Total Estimated Costs: $140

Transportation

Getting around Hawthorne is easy and affordable, thanks to several options. You might prefer renting a car for around $35 per day, a better option if you want to visit outlying areas. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available in the city, and public transport provides a cheaper way to move around town, with a day pass ($7), which can be used unlimited times on Metro Bus and Rail services.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, check out the Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Getty Center or Universal Studios Hollywood, which are just a short drive away. Those with less time may skip Green Thumb Nursery or one of the Parks.