An Extraordinary Place to Live, Work and Play

Hawthorne is ideally located in Southern California's Los Angeles basin, five miles from Los Angeles International Airport and just nine miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Surrounded by the San Diego harbor and Glenn M. Anderson freeways, Hawthorne could rightly be called the “Hub of South Bay.” Affordable homes and a great location make Hawthorne real estate listings ripe for bargains.

Initially advertised as “the town between the city and the sea”, Hawthorne has conjured up inviting thoughts of harmony since it's early beginnings. Today, nearly a hundred years later, Hawthorne is still a town of warmth and excitement. A city that takes pride in it's unique neighborhoods, each one a treasure of it's own.

By virtue of it's key location, Hawthorne affords it's residents simple and fast access to all that Southern California offers; sports, culture, entertainment and beaches. Hawthorne's mild weather promotes year-round activities, al fresco dining and outings at any of it's ten parks. The city also boasts a fantastic community garden, free to use by any resident.

The Hawthorne School District, founded in 1907, is proud of it's long tradition of academic excellence. There are seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and a charter high school in the district. The high school, Hawthorne Mathematics and Science Academy, offers a rigorous, college-preparatory program and has won numerous awards.

Homes in Hawthorne are often as diverse as the culture. Whatever your neighborhood or housing preferences, you will find it in Hawthorne.