Things To Do In El Segundo CA
Known as a major center for aeronautical and industrial business, as well as the home of the Los Angeles International Airport, the city of El Segundo is also a part of everything that Los Angeles and the surrounding area has to offer.
With 13 Fortune 500 companies and a diverse mix of aerospace firms, including Lockheed Martin and Boeing, high-tech businesses Direct TV and toy manufacturer Mattel, professional services and fine restaurants and retailers, its no wonder El Segundo received the inaugural Eddy award for most business friendly city in Los Angeles county.
With its city limits touching the Pacific Ocean to the west and the prosperous Manhattan Beach area to the south, business-minded El Segundo also saves room for recreation. Dockweiler State Beach is partially located in El Segundo, including the only RV Park beachside in California. Several public beaches dot the coast between Dockweiler State Beach and Manhattan Beach, the city’s southern border. With the Pacific Ocean as its backyard, the city also has a thriving central downtown. In fact, the downtown rejuvenation project was completed in 2006, making the area’s downtown a thriving nightspot with over 30 restaurants and nightlife possibilities.
Nearby El Segundo Attractions:
- Disneyland
- Dockweiler State Beach
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- J. Paul Getty Museum
- Knott’s Berry Farm Amusement Park
- Manhattan Beach
- Marina Del Ray
Nearby El Segundo-LAX Businesses
- Northrop Grumman
- Aerospace Company
- Chevron
- Fresh & Easy
- Home Depot Center (Home of the Galaxy)
- Staple Center
El Segundo Shopping:
- Plaza El Segundo
- Grand Park Plaza - part of the downtown revitalization completed in the summer of 2006.
- Manhattan Village - Expansive upscale mall including restaurants and theatre
- Fisherman’s Village - specialty shops and dining
- Fox Hills Mall
Neaby El Segundo Area Restaurants:
- Chef Hannes Restaurant
- El Segundo Fish Co.
- Houston’s Restaurant
- P.F. Chang’s
- Richmond Bar and Grill
- Stuft Pizza
El Segundo Area Golf:
El Segundo offers an array of choices for the golf enthusiast. For a complete listing and more information visit our golf page.
El Segundo Area Colleges and Universities:
- California State University - Dominguez Hills
- City University - Los Angeles
- University of California - Los Angeles
- University of La Verne
- University of Southern California
- West Los Angeles College
When your travels bring you into Los Angeles, be sure to check out the closest city to Los Angeles International Airport and the Hyatt House El Segundo!
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