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El Segundo California Map

Explore El Segundo, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of El Segundo, California

How to Use This El Segundo, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for El Segundo, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to El Segundo.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	El Segundo
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.910367
Longitude	-118.425079
Population	17,272
Density	1220.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	90245
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	El Segundo Unified School District

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About El Segundo, California

El Segundo is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 17,272. The population density is 1220.7 people per km². El Segundo is located at 33.9104°N, 118.4251°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. El Segundo is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 90245.

El Segundo occupies a singular position where the steady, rhythmic pulse of the Pacific Ocean meets the expansive, industrial horizon 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 northwest of Torrance. The landscape remains defined by a distinctive maritime climate, where the afternoon fog often drifts inland to soften the harsh edges of the urban sprawl. Residents enjoy the proximity to the coast, where the salt-heavy air provides a bracing contrast to the arid warmth of the inland reaches. To the north, the Santa Monica Mountains trace a faint, jagged silhouette against the sky, serving as a distant boundary to the expansive sky above. Within the local topography, Recreation Park offers a quiet, green reprieve from the surrounding development, providing a space for the community to gather under the expansive, clear light of the western sun.

El Segundo emerged from the early twentieth century as a vital center for industrial production, anchored by the establishment of a massive oil refinery that continues to shape the local skyline. This economic engine transformed the landscape, drawing a workforce that fostered a tight-knit, industrious spirit that remains present today. While the refinery stands as a reminder of the region’s mid-century expansion, the local economy has since diversified into aerospace, technology, and professional services. The movement of commerce here mirrors the efficiency of the nearby transit corridors, which function much like a river in their constant, directed flow. Five miles to the east, Basin One holds the memory of ancient water patterns, grounding the modern development in the deeper geological history of the region.

Cultural character in El Segundo reflects a blend of blue-collar roots and a contemporary, creative energy that attracts those seeking a balance between progress and quietude. The local identity is anchored by a sense of permanence, punctuated by the occasional flash of a jet engine overhead or the distant, muffled crash of the Pacific Ocean. Notable landmarks include the historic downtown area, which retains a pedestrian scale that encourages meaningful interaction among neighbors and visitors alike. The community celebrates its heritage through various public gatherings and seasonal events that draw people into the open spaces of Recreation Park. Among the figures who have contributed to the cultural landscape, the actor George Brent stands as a recognizable name, his presence once lending a touch of classic Hollywood history to the local narrative.

Nearby Outdoor Places

El Segundo Beach (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 239° SW
Manhattan County Beach (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 164° S
Old Town Music Hall (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 043° NE
Recreation Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 047° NE
Richmond Street Field (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 019° N
Imperial Hill (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 029° NE
Polar Bear & Cub (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 073° E
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 150° SE
Sepulveda Bridge Widening (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 113° SE
Roundhouse Aquarium (Aquarium) — 2.0 mi, 162° S
Bo Bridges Gallery (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 155° SE
MBS Screening Room (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 105° E
Santa Monica Bay (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 305° NW
Hermosa Beach 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 152° SE
Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 151° SE
Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 346° N
Potter's Ensemble (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 146° SE
Gathering Place (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 001° N
Urbanscape (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 001° N
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 001° N
Cinemark Playa Vista (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 006° N
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 123° SE
Centinela Adobe (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 037° NE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 7.7 mi, 172° S · 8,946 acres
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 11.1 mi, 335° NW
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 13.5 mi, 002° N · 24k acres
Malibu Creek State Park (State Park) — 17.1 mi, 304° NW
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 25.8 mi, 009° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 25.8 mi, 009° N · 662k acres

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