El Segundo is a small coastal city in Los Angeles County, California, located on Santa Monica Bay just south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and north of Manhattan Beach. It sits in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles metro area, about 15–17 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles.

Quick Scoop: Where Is El Segundo, California?

  • El Segundo is part of the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, along the Pacific Ocean.
  • The city’s western edge is the coastline, while its northern boundary is LAX and its southern edge meets Manhattan Beach.
  • It covers about 5.5 square miles and is considered a suburban beach city within the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Nearby Landmarks

  • Immediately north: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), making El Segundo one of the closest true “beach towns” to the main LA airport.
  • Nearby coastal neighbors: Manhattan Beach to the south and Playa del Rey/Westchester to the north-east side of the airport.
  • Rough driving distance: around 25–30 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in light traffic, roughly 16–17 miles away.

Map Coordinates

  • Approximate coordinates: latitude 33.92° N, longitude 118.41° W, placing it along the central Los Angeles coastline.

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