A 5-Day Itinerary for Exploring El Segundo, California

• Day 1: Visit the Automobile Driving Museum, explore the El Segundo Museum of Art, and take a stroll through Library Park.
• Day 2: Spend the day at Dockweiler State Beach, grab lunch at The Original Rinaldi’s, and take a tour of the local produce and handmade goods at El Segundo Farmers Market.
• Day 3: Hike the El Segundo Blue Butterfly Preserve, visit Grande Station for a unique shopping experience, and enjoy a game of bowling at Aiea Bowl.
• Day 4: Check out the latest movie releases at the ArcLight Beach Cities Cinema, explore the seals and sea lions at Dockweiler State Beach, and have dinner at El Segundo Fish Co.
• Day 5: Take a day trip to downtown Los Angeles, visit the Griffith Observatory, and have lunch at Bottega Louie.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Automobile Driving Museum (2 hours, $15)
• El Segundo Museum of Art (1 hour, free)
• Library Park (1 hour, free)
• Dockweiler State Beach (4 hours, $10)
• The Original Rinaldi’s (1.5 hours, $15)
• El Segundo Farmers Market (1 hour, free)
• El Segundo Blue Butterfly Preserve (2 hours, free)
• Grande Station (1.5 hours, $30)
• Aiea Bowl (1 hour, $20)
• ArcLight Beach Cities Cinema (2 hours, $15)
• El Segundo Fish Co. (1.5 hours, $25)
• Griffith Observatory (2 hours, free)
• Bottega Louie (1 hour, $25)
• Total Estimated Costs ($180)

Transportation:

Most attractions in El Segundo are within walking or biking distance, and there are plenty of bike rental shops around town. If you plan to visit downtown Los Angeles, it's recommended to take the Metro Rail (approx $3.50) or an Uber/Lyft (approx $25-$30 one way) due to the distance and traffic.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting nearby Manhattan Beach or Hermosa Beach for some great food and nightlife. For a shorter trip, you can remove the day trip to downtown LA and spend more time exploring El Segundo's local attractions. Make sure to check the weather forecast beforehand and pack accordingly for beach and hiking days.