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El Segundo, CA

El Segundo is a city in Los Angeles County, California. Located on Santa Monica Bay, it was incorporated on January 18, 1917, and is part of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. The population was 16,731 as of the 2020 census, a 0.5% increase from 16,654 in the 2010 census. A significant center of the oil and aerospace industries in Southern California, roughly three-quarters of the city's land is dedicated exclusively to industrial and commercial uses, including a Chevron oil refinery which alone takes up more than a quarter of the entire city.

The El Segundo and Los Angeles coastal area was first settled by the Tongva (or Gabrieleños) Native American tribes. The area was once a part of Rancho Sausal Redondo ("Round Willow Patch Ranch"). Rancho Sausal Redondo extended from Playa Del Rey in the north to Redondo Beach in the south. Originally a Mexican land grant owned by Antonio Ygnacio Avila, the rancho was later purchased by a Scottish baronet named Sir Robert Burnett. After his return to Scotland, the property was purchased by the then-manager of the rancho, Daniel Freeman. Daniel Freeman sold portions of the rancho to several persons. George H. Peck owned the 840 acres (340 ha) of land where the Chevron Refinery now sits. Peck also developed land in neighboring El Porto, where a street still bears his name. The city earned its name ("the second" in Spanish), as it was the site of the second Standard Oil refinery on the West Coast (the first was at Richmond in Northern California), when Standard Oil of California purchased the farmland in 1911.

The northern and southern boundaries of the town are Los Angeles International Airport and Manhattan Beach, with the Pacific Ocean as the western boundary. Its eastern boundary is roughly marked by Aviation Blvd. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14 km2), over 99% of which is land.

The beachfront area neighboring the refinery was once dominated by industrial wharves servicing oil tanker ships, and heavily polluted by sewage and stormwater runoff. The major expansion of the Hyperion wastewater treatment plant in the 1980s was the impetus for the rehabilitation of the beach. The old piers were demolished, an underwater oil terminal was constructed a few miles offshore, and an enormous amount of dredged sand was used to restore and dramatically enlarge the once narrow and polluted beach. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail runs along this new artificial beach, as the refinery wharves were one of the last remaining industrial facilities directly obstructing the shoreline of Santa Monica Bay.

El Segundo emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the El Segundo Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Gate 14, and Bay Club El Segundo. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around El Segundo, such as Freedom Park and Holly Valley Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in El Segundo, CA are The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum, Dockweiler Beach, and Marvin Braude Bike Trail.

ZIP Code: 90245. Population: 16,898 (2021). Area code: 310. Elevation: 115 ft. Area: 10.88 sq mi (28.18 km2).

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Is El Segundo, CA expensive?

The median home price in El Segundo is $1,210,000 with a median price per sqft of $887. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in El Segundo to be 235.2% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

What is El Segundo, CA famous for?

And with the nearby SoFi stadium, home to the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, we are ready to welcome sports enthusiasts from around the world. El Segundo is home to the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Air Force Base, and several Fortune 500 companies including Boeing, Chevron, L'Oreal, Mattel, and Raytheon. Recognized as the "Aerospace Capital of the World", our vibrant economy includes leaders in aerospace and defense, bioscience, information technology, energy, real estate, and creative media.

Is El Segundo, CA good place to live?

El Segundo is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in El Segundo offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In El Segundo, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in El Segundo and residents tend to have moderate political views. 

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Wikipedia

City of El Segundo

El Segundo Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Gate 14 

Bay Club El Segundo

Freedom Park 

Holly Valley Park

The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum

Dockweiler Beach

Marvin Braude Bike Trail

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