El Segundo

Borders:

o Imperial on the north, Sepulveda on the east, El Segundo Blvd on south, Hyperion Sewage Plant on the west

– City was developed for workers of Chevron – 1st refinery was built up north – Name “El Segundo” stands for “the second” refinery Chevron built. Chevron has a park on the northeast corner of the refinery within the ground for employees to enjoy.

El Segundo known as the town of “Mayberry”

o As close to Midwest town as you will find in the south bay

o Family / Youth oriented community, Little League parade, 4th of July community party, Shuttle to El Porto every summer for residents, Farmers Market every Thursday on Main Street 3 –7 pm, Xmas Parade / Candy Cane Lane – East Acacia

– Schools

Two Elementary

One Middle School

One high school

One new private school – Vista Mar – within El Segundo city limits (eastern side of PCH within the Wiseburn City School District

Businesses and Community Centers

o Raytheon, Chevron, Air Force Base, Sports Complex – Lakers, Health South / Ice Rink – Hockey

o Recreation Park at Eucalyptus and Pine – Tremendous recreational opportunities for kids / Tennis / baseball / basketball / soccer / racket ball / horseshoes / shuffle board – night lights until 10 pm

o Plunge (for swimming) west of Main

o Frequently used for films, TV and commercials

 Housing

o Along Imperial majority are apartments / A few town homes starting to pop up

o Imperial Ave – busy street / Imperial Way small strip of a street

o Main Street dissects the city

o West of Main older homes – first part of city developed

o Closer to Grand – multi-family

o Condos from low 300’s (Imperial)

o SFR from low 600’s up to 1.5

o Town homes low 300’s to 900

o Lots of remodels

o No conforming lot sizes

o Police and Fire very community oriented and well respected