El Segundo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A white church with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a paved walkway.
A sandy beach with a wooden fence, a lifeguard tower, and people in the distance.
A covered patio area with red brick flooring and white pillars, surrounded by greenery and a park with a gazebo.
A sidewalk with red plaques honoring individuals.
A playground with swings, a slide, and a water tower.

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.

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$253 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$253
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (4,366 reviews)
"Awesome reception and quick and convenient service. I’m going back!!!"

Reviewed on 25 July 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$177 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$177
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,404 reviews)
"Great hotel if you need to go to the airport and it's pet friendly! Nice areas for the dogs to walk/potty"

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Sonesta Select Los Angeles 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$182 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$182
26 July - 27 July
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (2,768 reviews)
"always a great experience"

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
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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
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! (387 reviews)
"Everything was great. If I had anything to say otherwise, it would have to be the parking stalls are very tight. Other than that, I would stay again."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Fenix Hotel Hollywood
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! (1,388 reviews)
"No air conditioning so if you don’t have an ocean view room, not much of air flow unless you prop your hotel room door open. Very hot. Loved the kitchenette, saved lots of money buying groceries. Overall an ok room for the price. A bit musty smelling since there is carpet in all the halls. No beach ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Venice Suites
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Stay near popular El Segundo attractions

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$202
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Universal Studios Hollywood - Universal Express Ticket

Universal Studios Hollywood Express Tickets

AU$448
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Express Tickets
LA with Starline Bus

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

AU$83
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes
Warner Bros. Studio & Celebrity Homes Tour Package

Warner Bros. Studio Tour & Celebrity Homes Tour Package

AU$149
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour & Celebrity Homes Tour Package
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

AU$55
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Madame Tussauds Hollywood Plus All New Marvel Universe 4D!

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

AU$46
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
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Cities near El Segundo

A cityscape with palm trees in the foreground and a skyline of tall buildings in the background.

Los Angeles

A silhouette of palm trees against a sunset sky.

Inglewood

A beach promenade with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

Manhattan Beach

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

Redondo Beach

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