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City in California, United States
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El Segundo is one of the oldest cities in the Los Angeles area. El Segundo lies along the Pacific Ocean, just south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the South Bay of Los Angeles. Many large aerospace companies have facilities in El Segundo. It can be used as a base for exploring LA if you want to stay near the airport.
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Large collection of vintage and antique cars, primarily American. On Sundays, offers rides in 3 cars from their collection. Definitely worth a short trip if you're in the area, especially for the Sunday rides.
Located partially in El Segundo, including the only RV park on the beach in California.
formerly Health South Training Center
A public skating facility located at the corner of Nash Street and Mariposa Avenue, adjacent to the LA Metro station. The facilities include an Olympic sized ice rink, NHL sized hockey rink, indoor in-line hockey rink, indoor basketball court, cafe serving hot food and drinks, gymnasium for professional athletes, skate rental shop, fully stocked skate and hockey pro shop, and locker and shower facilities. This is the official training facility for the Los Angeles Kings NHL hockey team and its affiliate in the second-level American Hockey League, the Ontario Reign. It also previously served as the practice facility for the Lakers NBA basketball team, but that team now practices in the nearby UCLA Health Training Center. The TSC is also home to the Angel City Derby Girls, LA's only flat track roller derby league. The TSC also houses the 7th largest organized adult ice hockey league in the nation.
Opened in 2017 as the new practice facility for the Los Angeles Lakers. Closed to the public except when hosting games of the Lakers' affiliate in the NBA G League, the South Bay Lakers.
This nine hole, par 29, 1,327-yard municipal course won't be hosting any PGA tour events anytime soon, but it's an excellent course for beginners or those with an extended layover at LAX. There is also a double-deck driving range and a large putting area.
Restored theatre that has hosted Wurlitzer Organ concerts and film screenings since 1968.
Named after Rancho Sausal Redondo ("Round Willow Ranch"), which once encompassed most of the South Bay. The upscale restaurant features Hispanic cuisine prepared fresh using traditional ingredients. Homemade salsas, unique salads, and mains that are inspired by Mexican cuisine but definitely have a unique spin. Worth a visit if you don't mind paying a bit more for a different take on Mexican food.
Well, it's a tavern, and it's located on Main. Live bands on weekends, happy hour on weekdays from 11AM (yes, 11AM) until 6:30PM, and free wireless internet for those who like their web surfing with a beer buzz.
This bar is tiki-themed with a small stage that sees local bands playing regularly. It is often described as one of the best tiki-themed bars in Southern California, but even for the most demanding critics, if it's a tiki bar you want this place won't disappoint. Drinks are somewhat on the pricey side, with cocktails averaging about $8.50.
“Eat organic. Believe in sustainable. Buy local. Love fresh” is the mantra of Paul Martin’s American Bistro. As much as possible, that’s what Paul Martin’s aims to deliver, and at accessible prices, with plates priced mostly between $10 and $22.
The immediate area may be gritty, and the building may not be attractive, but the rooms are pretty spacious and perfectly OK, especially for the price. If you have a lot of time to spend in LA, you might want to be somewhere where planes bound for LAX don't pass close enough for you to smell the exhaust, but if you want to be close to LAX and pay as little as possible for a decent value, consider this hotel. Plenty of free parking for hotel guests, good complimentary Wi-Fi. Free shuttle to and from LAX available. Front desk manned 24 hours/day.
Weekly rates, not often available. Common bathrooms. WiFi available, free and FON.com
Free shuttle rides from LAX and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are fairly big and equipped with balconies and free Internet. Facilities include outdoor pool, indoor whirlpool, and a (very minimal) fitness center.
El Segundo is immediately south of LAX, and most hotels offer free shuttle transfers to and from the airport.
Read in the guideMost travel is by car. Walking along the busy streets can be unpleasant, due to the exhaust.
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