El Segundo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with a sign reading "El Segundo Beach" and "Dedicated June 17, 2000".
A pier with a dome structure, waves crashing against it, and a sunset in the background.
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Established by Standard Oil of California as its second (segundo, you got it) refinery city, this LA suburb is not the first destination you may think of, but it doesn’t have to be the last either.

Hosting the likes of Boeing, Chevron and Mattel and many other big businesses, El Segundo is more geared towards manufacturing than tourism. Luckily, El Segundo is close to popular SoCal beaches and just south of LAX airport. You can hop on a South Bay brewery tour or whale-watching cruise and if you follow Sepulveda Boulevard, you’ll soon hit L.A.’s urban attractions.

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

3 out of 5
2000 E Mariposa Ave El Segundo CA
The price is AU$195 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$195
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Segundo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
Hyatt Place LAX El Segundo

Hyatt Place LAX El Segundo

4 out of 5
750 N Nash St El Segundo CA
The price is AU$251 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$251
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,079 reviews)
"There were some hiccups with the first room I was assigned; noisy HVAC and strange smell in the room. The staff quickly gave me another room across the hall. That one was good, but if you’re on the side of the metro line you’ll hear that running. The shuttle was a great perk and ran regularly. Buffet ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Hyatt Place LAX El Segundo
Travelodge by Wyndham LAX

Travelodge by Wyndham LAX

2 out of 5
1804 E Sycamore Ave El Segundo CA
The price is AU$186 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$186
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in El Segundo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
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Fenix Hotel Hollywood

Fenix Hotel Hollywood

4 out of 5
7070 Franklin Ave Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Bowl ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (543 reviews)
"The Fenix Hotel was great at answering questions and informing me of the process for check in. It was a great experience interacting with their service team."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Fenix Hotel Hollywood
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

3 out of 5
5825 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood ...
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles
Venice Suites

Venice Suites

3 out of 5
417 OceanFront Walk Venice CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Venice Suites
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular El Segundo attractions

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El Segundo Beach

8.6/10 (551 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at El Segundo Beach during your trip to El Segundo? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

AU$144
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
LA with Starline Bus

City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes

AU$74
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes
Universal Studios Hollywood - Universal Express Ticket

Universal Studios Hollywood Express Tickets

AU$317
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Express Tickets
Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour

Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour by Open-Air Bus

AU$137
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour by Open-Air Bus
Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Tickets with Priority Pass

Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Tickets with Priority Pass

AU$561
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood VIP Tickets with Priority Pass
Warner Bros. Studio & Celebrity Homes Tour Package

Warner Bros. Studio Tour & Celebrity Homes Tour Package

AU$148
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour & Celebrity Homes Tour Package
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Cities near El Segundo

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Los Angeles

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Inglewood

A beach with a pier extending into the ocean, people sunbathing, and umbrellas on the sand.

Manhattan Beach

A crowded beach with people sunbathing and walking along the shore.

Redondo Beach

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