El Segundo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

El Segundo
El Segundo
El Segundo featuring signage and heritage architecture
El Segundo which includes a sandy beach
El Segundo featuring a park

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.

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DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo

DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo

4 out of 5
1985 E Grand Ave El Segundo CA
The price is AU$193 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$193
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Segundo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,732 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo
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$186 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$186
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,059 reviews)
Beautiful hotel and great service. Thank you for making our stay in Seoul Korea, so enjoyable. Their hospitality was excellent.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo

Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo

3 out of 5
525 N Pacific Coast Highway El Segundo CA
The price is AU$180 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$180
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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 pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,972 reviews)
Check in was easy bed was comfy and then be quiet. Lots of fun food in the area, but no real restaurants. Great place to stay for one night breakfast was good lots to choose from

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo
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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.
Venice Breeze Suites

Venice Breeze Suites

3.5 out of 5
2 Breeze Avenue Venice CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,750 reviews)
Price of stay for value just wasn’t it.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Venice Breeze Suites
Venice Suites

Venice Suites

3 out of 5
417 OceanFront Walk Venice CA
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,318 reviews)
We had an absolutely amazing stay. The location is unbeatable, literally right on the beach, which made everything feel so relaxing and special from the moment we arrived. Being able to step outside and be at the ocean within seconds was a dream. Very friendly and courteous staff!!!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Venice Suites
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
219 W 7th St Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (814 reviews)
Room was clean& staff were friendly! room did have a funny smell but beside that it was a nice place

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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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.

Popular places to visit

Universal Studios which includes rides, signage and a fountain

Universal Studios Hollywood

3-in-1 fun is to be had by all at this part TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park.

Universal Studios Hollywood
Staples Center which includes a statue or sculpture, signage and shopping

Crypto.com Arena

This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.

Crypto.com Arena
JANUARY 2024, LOS ANGELES, CA. - aerial view of LA Skyline & Convention Center at dusk showing intersection of Harbor Freeway 110 and Interstate Highway 10 with traffic

Los Angeles Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in Los Angeles Convention Center, a top convention centre in Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Los Angeles Convention Center
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Dodger Stadium

Catch an event at Dodger Stadium during your trip to Los Angeles. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Dodger Stadium
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Six Flags Magic Mountain

Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Magic Mountain and find out why this is a popular theme park in Stevenson Ranch. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Six Flags Magic Mountain
Santa Monica Beach showing a sunset, general coastal views and a beach

Santa Monica Beach

Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.

Santa Monica Beach

Activities

LA with Starline Bus

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

AU$61
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

AU$154
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets

Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets

AU$64
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Warner Bros. Studio & Celebrity Homes Tour Package

Warner Bros. Studio & Celebrity Homes Tour Package

AU$164
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio & Celebrity Homes Tour Package
Universal Studios Hollywood - Universal Express Ticket

Universal Studios Hollywood Express Tickets

AU$268
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Express Tickets
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

AU$50
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
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Reviews of El Segundo

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
13
5 - Excellent 34%
4 - Good
15
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 5%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

First time to LA and enjoyed Manhattan Beach and Rodondo Beach immensely

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Good for layover

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Only stayed one night so didn’t really get to experience and venture.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great hotel. Would highly recommend to anyone travelling to LA.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very average experience. Will not choose this in the future for my travel needs.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Room decor a bit dated but very clean

Cities near El Segundo

Los Angeles which includes a sunset, a city and landscape views

Los Angeles

clouds over Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California.

Inglewood

Manhattan Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Manhattan Beach

Redondo Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

Redondo Beach

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