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
