El Segundo California Map

About El Segundo, California

El Segundo is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 16,769. The population density is 1194.9 people per km². El Segundo is located at 33.9192°N, 118.4165°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90245.

El Segundo stands as a coastal city where the Pacific air, carrying the faint salt tang of the ocean, mingles with the dry, sun-baked warmth of Southern California. It lies 2.4 miles north of Manhattan Beach, CA (from Manhattan Beach, CA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-west of Torrance. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, a broad, relatively flat expanse that rises gently from the shoreline to meet the inland foothills. Wide boulevards, lined with mature trees, cut through neighborhoods of well-kept homes, their terracotta roofs a warm echo of the earth. Further inland, industrial architecture rises, a testament to the engine that drives this part of Los Angeles County, its presence a low hum beneath the rustle of palm fronds. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a liquid quality, bathing the stucco walls and the polished chrome of passing vehicles in a soft, golden luminescence that softens the edges of the urban sprawl. The history of El Segundo is deeply entwined with the petroleum industry, its very name, Spanish for "the second," a nod to its origins as the second Standard Oil refinery. This industrial legacy continues to shape its economy, with aerospace and technology firms now sharing space with the refineries, a modern evolution of its foundational output. The city’s proximity to Los Angeles International Airport has also made it a hub for aviation-related businesses, creating a dynamic blend of old and new industries. Yet, despite this industrial backbone, El Segundo retains a distinct sense of place, its residents cherishing the access to the wide, sandy beaches that stretch along its western edge. Here, the rhythm of life is often dictated by the ebb and flow of the tide, a constant reminder of the ocean’s enduring presence, even amidst the hum of industry and commerce.

About This El Segundo Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of El Segundo, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on El Segundo and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for El Segundo includes the ZIP code (90245), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (El Segundo Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct El Segundo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.