- Our list of the best things to do in Hawthorne, California, features the top 1190 nearby activities — including 415 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hawthorne, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
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Ocean Ave at Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The large and gorgeous Santa Monica Beach is the quintessential West Coast beach. Visitors enjoy swimming, hiking, surfing, boogie boarding and beach volleyball. Sand castles and shell collecting are also popular with kids and adults.
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The beautiful and well-maintained Santa Monica Pier is a popular place for residents and tourists, especially pier fishing enthusiasts. Although it is a beautiful location, the Santa Monica Pier is usually less crowded than those in other places.
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200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The Amazing Santa Monica Race is a unique event that combines theater and athletics. Each race is a one-of-a-kind mystery that takes great physical and mental skill to solve. Participation is not recommended for individuals with mobility restrictions or major health problems..
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Originally built in 1844, Rancho Los Cerritos, is a Monterey-style ranch house open to the public providing a glimpse of life in the late 1800's. The collection includes historic documents, artifacts, and furnishings.
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A renowned venue located in Los Angeles, The Orpheum Theater hosts theatrical productions, religious events, concerts, weddings, film festivals, seminars, private parties, and much more. This historic French Renaissance Theater has been completely restored.
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1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The Santa Monica Aquarium features 100 species of marine animals and plants that live naturally in the Santa Monica Bay. The aquarium also regularly conducts classes, discussions and camps on issues affecting the health of the bay.
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Featuring an open-air mall design, Santa Monica Place is a premier shopping center. It includes an array of shops and restaurants including small boutiques, day spas and large department stores.
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Featuring seating for 473 individuals, the Writer's Guild Theater is a cinema facility available for event rentals. The theater offers digital projection, 3-D film capabilities, and a fully equipped bar area for special events.
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Paseo Del Mar & Flat Rock Point, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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A four-mile round trip hike, the Shipwreck Hiking Trail offers scenic views of the shoreline and water. A moderately challenging hike, it culminates at a wrecked Greek freighter that has been in place since 1961.
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The Fine Arts Building in Los Angeles has some beautiful and historic works of fine art. Entrance into the exhibit is free.