El Segundo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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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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$190 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$190
29 Mar - 30 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! (5,024 reviews)
Older hotel in need of updating. Clean enough and pleasant staff. Good for quick airport access.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles LAX South/El Segundo

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles LAX South/El Segundo

3.5 out of 5
1440 E Imperial Ave El Segundo CA
The price is AU$231 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$231
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,268 reviews)
I would definitely stay here again. I enjoyed my overnight stay. The hotel provided clean spacious suite, happy hour with complimentary drinks, delicious breakfast.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles LAX South/El Segundo
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$204 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$204
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (3,782 reviews)
Room needed to be upgraded

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo
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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! (1,759 reviews)
Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Venice Breeze Suites
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, parking (surcharge) and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
Great location to everything!! City view was great. It literally felt like a home away from home. I was amazed at how big and roomy it was! So spacious, it literally had an oven, when do you see that? Staff was virtual/ remote but still super helpful. AC was great, bed felt amazing. I am def coming ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,330 reviews)
My overall experience was a 10 out of 10

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Venice Suites
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Popular places to visit

Universal Studios which includes rides, signage and a fountain

Universal Studios Hollywood

4.5/5(153 reviews)

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
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

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

4.5/5(32 reviews)

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

Dodger Stadium
Staples Center which includes a statue or sculpture, signage and shopping

Crypto.com Arena

4.5/5(68 reviews)

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
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Six Flags Magic Mountain

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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

4.5/5(117 reviews)

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
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
Madame Tussauds Hollywood Plus All New Marvel Universe 4D!

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

AU$45
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
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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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