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.

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$190 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$190
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in El Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,832 reviews)
"I appreciate the young lady that checked me in. She was friendly, helpful, knew her job. I never would go to any amenities at a hotel, but she made the experience comforting so I went to the bar, enjoyed the live jazz, and the drink and food. I do want to add that the young man who wè was working ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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$198 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$198
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in El Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,642 reviews)
"Check-in time is late if you are traveling in for any event that night. 4 PM, then fight traffic to get to the event."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

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$223 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$223
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in El Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,621 reviews)
"Lean"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo
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Fenix Hotel Hollywood

Fenix Hotel Hollywood

4 out of 5
7070 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (205 reviews)
"Nice clean spacious Room, each time I message Staff they replied straight away and were very helpful. Nice and close to Attractions and lots of Food options would definitely stay again Only downfall is that with cleaning only offered once a week or fee charged floor got really gross, we ran out of ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Fenix Hotel Hollywood
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

3 out of 5
5825 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
A five-star hotel
"I loved the hotel, room, and service overall. The room was excellent and met my expectations. The only problem my husband and I had was with dirty bedding. I tried to replace them, but was told by someone at the virtual front desk that it was after hours. There was no one to bring a clean set of ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles
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 3-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (719 reviews)
"Clean, nice room and felt safe."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Popular places to visit

Universal Studios Hollywood

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
Dodger Stadium

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
Long Beach Cruise Terminal

Long Beach Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Long Beach with a trip to Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Long Beach Cruise Terminal
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
Los Angeles Convention Center

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 great live music in this vibrant area.

Los Angeles Convention Center
University of Southern California

University of Southern California

Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Southern California, a top university in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Southern California

Activities

LA with Starline Bus

City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$82
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets

Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets

AU$68
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific Timed Tickets
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

AU$53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach
Catalina Express - San Pedro to Avalon ONE-WAY

Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

AU$71
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry
Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Admission Ticket

Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Admission Ticket

AU$32
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Admission Ticket
Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket

Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket

AU$27
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket
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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

Los Angeles

Inglewood

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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