Junk Yards in Hawthorne, California

The city of Hawthorne is in southwestern Los Angeles county, California. The city was incorporated in 1922. It is less than five miles from the Los Angeles International Airport, making it a great location. It is also surrounded by three major freeways, so it is easily accessed by those wanting to enjoy the diverse Southern California cultural assets, sports, entertainment, beaches, and mountains. Hawthorne is near to Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach. It enjoys a year round, pleasant Mediterranean climate. The city has a population of about 100,000. A high percentage of the population is of either Hispanic or Latino origins.

 With the arrival of Northrop Aircraft Inc. in 1939, industrial and commercial activity has progressed steadily in Hawthorne.  Many firms have developed with the expansion of the aviation and aerospace industries. Hawthorne has enjoyed a long period of prosperity and has grown from a small rural community into a city with a mixture of residencies, and industries.

Hawthorne salvage yards and Hawthorne junk yards are great treasure troves when looking for used auto parts. There are many totalled and wrecked vehicles that still have working parts. Finding these salvage and junk yards is easy, just look them up in the Hawthorne Yellow Pages. These Hawthorne auto parts are cheaper than new parts purchased from a dealer.

 Hawthorne is the birthplace of Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, of the group the Beach Boys. The site of their home has been a California State Historical Landmark, since May 2005. Hawthorne and its environs has many attractions and entertainment options. These include Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Long Beach Museum of Art, Hollywood Museum, Aquarium of the Pacific, Universal Studios, Griffith Observatory, and the Los Angeles Zoo.

Los Angeles major league pro teams, the L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Lakers, L.A. Kings, L.A. Galaxy, and the L.A Riptide play their games near to Hawthorne.