El Segundo, California

About El Segundo

El Segundo is a close-knit town in southeastern California with an estimated population of 16,544.

El Segundo holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.45 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,036 residents per square mile.

📰 El Segundo News Today

• 49ers’ rookie Black bursts past Chargers, McCaffrey stays out as precaution The Mercury News · Aug 18
• TST Images: Chargers and 49ers Joint Practice The Sporting Tribune · Aug 18
• Space Systems Command Marks 5th Anniversary; El Segundo Mayor Declares 'SSC Day' ssc.spaceforce.mil · Aug 14
• Major international ad agency moves to El Segundo Los Angeles Times · Aug 5
• Photos: Day 13 of Chargers Training Camp 2026 at The Bolt in El Segundo Chargers · Aug 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes El Segundo Unique

• The only place in America named El Segundo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,544.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in El Segundo

• Ali'i — hawaiian
• El Gringo — mexican
• Jame Enoteca — italian
• Japonica — japanese
• Richmond Street Bar & Grill
• Rock & Brews — american
• Saloon Osaka — sushi
• Sausal — mexican
• Standard Station
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Flight Path Museum LAX · Museum
• Santa Monica Bay · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in El Segundo

• Clutter's Park reviews ★
• Acacia Park reviews ★
• Candy Cane Park reviews ★
• Chevron Employees Park reviews ★
• Hilltop Park reviews ★
• Holly Valley Park reviews ★
• Imperial Strip and Memory Tree Row reviews ★
• Kansas Park reviews ★
• LAX El Segundo Dunes Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Library Park reviews ★
• Recreation Park reviews ★
• Sycamore Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in El Segundo

• Arena High (Continuation)
• Center Street Elementary
• Da Vinci Communications
• Da Vinci Design
• Da Vinci RISE High
• Da Vinci Science
• El Segundo High
• El Segundo Middle
• Richmond Street Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of El Segundo

🏘️ Nearby Communities