Clutter's Park — Attraction in El Segundo

Awesome place for plane spotting. I stopped by there on a visit to the Los Angeles area and saw many rare passenger planes (like the Boeing 747-8i from Lufthansa, Airbus A340-600 also from Lufthansa, a number of Airbus A380-800 from Emirates, Korean Air, Air France, British Airways and Asiana as well as the Boeing 757-300 from United). The area allows for excellent views of the south runway and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. I was able to take very detailed pictures using a Nikon DX format camera and a 18-140mm kit lens. Even for planes landing on the north runway, most of the international flights tend to taxi towards this side so you can still take decent pictures even if they are not taking off or landing. The caveat is that when I was there most of the passenger international flights took off on the north runway. There is limited seating and parking would likely be at a premium on weekends. I spent my afternoon there and I am definitely going back next time I am in...

I had a couple days to pass waiting my COVID testing to fly internationally. I did a few runs around the airport itself for exercise and stumbled upon this hill. Really enjoy sitting here getting rest and getting to watch the big planes take off and land. It's next to the Cargo facilities so you see a lot of older 747s, 74Fs, MD80s landing that you wouldn't normally see at other airports in the US.

There's a 7-11 down the hill to buy drinks from, and a few restaurants as well that look a bit meh. Suggest bring your own food if you going to be here a while. There's a few benches and tables, but all a bit dirty, but at least a place to sit. There's always people are, never came across it empty though. I'd give it 5 stars but the lack of cleaning and trash everywhere makes it a bit less than desirable.

During COVID there is a free bus, 109, that stops here once an hour and dose the entire perimeter of the airport. Normally they charge a fee but they aren't collecting it...

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People come here to watch/ photograph LAX operations. The park area is pretty much a grassy knoll (westbound). There's a small dog park and a large dog park (fenced off) on the opposite side of the hill (eastbound).

I've only seen people use the park for picnicking. There's no playground for kids nor a bike path.

The top of the park is on a hill overlooking LAX and El Segundo. It's a great tranquil spot in LA but only when it's not bustling with people. There are chess tables, benches, binoculars, and other seating but limited (especially while attempting to social distance). Depending on parking, you may be able to still get a nice view from your vehicle. SUVs are ideal for better views.

Parking: Ample parking if you plan to be outside your vehicle. You can walk the hill. I do not recall seeing ADA/handicap designated parking. However, if you can't get close to the top of the hill, some visitors use the...