El Segundo, California
El Segundo is a city of 16,769 people in Los Angeles County, California, founded in 1917.
Why visit El Segundo
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 215 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Old Town Music Hall, CinemaWest Beach Cities, Hangar One and Ben Maltz Gallery.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; December lows average 49°F.
Weather in El Segundo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About El Segundo
El Segundo ( EL sə-GUN-doh, Spanish: [el seˈɣundo]; Spanish for 'The Second') is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located on Santa Monica Bay, it was incorporated on January 18, 1917, and is part of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. The population was 17,272 as of the 2020 census, a 3.7% increase from 16,654 in the 2010 census. A significant center of the oil and aerospace industries in Southern California, roughly three quarters of the city's land is dedicated exclusively to industrial and commercial uses, including a Chevron oil refinery which takes up more than a quarter of the city.
From the Wikipedia article El Segundo, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Old Town Music Hall
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
Classic films and live performances.
140 Richmond Street
Fr 20:00-23:30; Sa, Su 14:00-20:00
El Porto Beach
Beach · 0.4 mi
Beach in Santa Monica Bay, California, United States
Loyola Marymount University
School · 4.1 mi
Jesuit university in Los Angeles, California, USA
Theme Building
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
Architectural structure at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California
Roundhouse Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 2.0 mi
Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach
Museums and landmarks9
Hangar One
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Airplane hangar in Los Angeles, California
Ben Maltz Gallery
Museum · 3.2 mi
Art space in Los Angeles, California
Automobile Driving Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
610 Lairport Street, El Segundo
We-Su 10:00-16:00
Gail's Frames & Gallery
Museum · 2.2 mi
943 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Recreation Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Park in El Segundo, California, United States
Sand Dune Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Sand dunes in Manhattan Beach, California
Del Rey Lagoon Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
LAX El Segundo Dunes Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
Nature preserve, especially for El Segundo Blue butterfly
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes215
Bruxie
Restaurant · Chicken, American · 2.3 mi
2181 Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo
Mo-We 08:00-21:00; Th-Su 08:00-22:00
California Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
3320 N Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Jame Enoteca
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
241 Main Street, El Segundo
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Japonica
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.7 mi
229 Main Street, El Segundo
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Ocean View Cafe
Cafe · American, Breakfast · 1.9 mi
229 13th Street
Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
PaDo PAN Asian
Restaurant · Asian · 2.0 mi
1017 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach
Mo-We 16:00-21:00,Th-Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00
RICE Healthy Japanese Dining
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.1 mi
820 North Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30
Richmond Street Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
Casual dining. Beer and wine available. Free street parking.
145 Richmond Street
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
SLAY Steak + Fish House
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
Manhattan Avenue
Mo-Th 17:00-22:30; Su 16:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 16:30-23:00
203 more on the map.
History
The Tongva (or Gabrieleños) Native American tribes inhabited the area of El Segundo and the Los Angeles coastal area when the Spanish arrived. The area was once a part of Rancho Sausal Redondo ("Round Willow Patch Ranch"). Rancho Sausal Redondo extended from Playa Del Rey in the north to Redondo Beach in the south. Originally a Mexican land grant owned by Antonio Ygnacio Avila, the rancho was later purchased by a Scottish baronet named Sir Robert Burnett in 1860. After his return to Scotland in 1873, the property was purchased by the then-manager of the rancho, Daniel Freeman. Freeman sold portions of the rancho to several persons. George H. Peck owned the 840 acres (340 ha) of land where the Chevron Refinery now sits. The city acquired its name ("the second" in Spanish) due to being the second Standard Oil refinery on the West Coast when Standard Oil of California purchased the 840 acres of land in 1911. Peck also developed land in neighboring El Porto, where a street still bears his name.
The city was incorporated in 1917. The Standard Oil Company was renamed Chevron in 1984. The El Segundo refinery entered its second century of operation in 2011.
From the History section of El Segundo, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay22
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel LAX - El Segundo
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
1985 East Grand Avenue, El Segundo
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
1440 East Imperial Avenue, El Segundo
Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
525 North Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo
Hampton Inn & Suites LAX El Segundo
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
888 North Pacific Coast Highway, Los Angeles
Residence Inn Los Angeles LAX/Manhattan Beach
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
1700 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
2000 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo
Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
1400 Parkview Avenue, Manhattan Beach
Extended Stay America - Los Angeles - LAX Airport - El Segundo
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
1910 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo
Aloft El Segundo - Los Angeles Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
475 North Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo
Churches and places of worship17
American Martyrs Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.8 mi
630;626;628 15th Street, Manhattan Beach
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
232-234 Penn Street, El Segundo
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare13
Manhattan Beach Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
855 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach
Passport Health El Segundo Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
2041 Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo
Torrance Memorial
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
2100 East El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo
Map of El Segundo
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 49°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 52°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 54°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 58°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 61°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 64°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 65°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 64°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 60°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 49°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Los Angeles Intl Ap 72295 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Manhattan Beach 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Hermosa Beach 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Del Aire 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Hawthorne 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Redondo Beach 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Lennox 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Lawndale 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Inglewood 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Torrance 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Los Angeles 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- El Segundo, California aerial, Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2010-1101-HangarNo1, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
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