El Segundo offers two swimming options for children: British Swim School, operating out of the Embassy Suites near LAX South, and Urho Saari Swim Stadium, a public facility managed by El Segundo Recreation. British Swim School is the standout for dedicated children's swim instruction — even with a single review, it describes notably fast progress and patient, upbeat instructors. Urho Saari's reviews raise concerns about water temperature issues, cleanliness of shower facilities, and a residency-only discount policy that affects non-El Segundo residents.
💡 British Swim School's El Segundo location is inside a hotel pool — the warm, climate-controlled environment makes it particularly comfortable for young children and infants who struggle with cold water, which is a common complaint at the nearby Urho Saari public pool.
The 2 swimming studios, ranked
Ordered by overall rating and review volume
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British Swim School at Embassy Suites - LAX South
El Segundo, CA, USA · children's swim instruction · infants · young children · warm pool · ★ 5.0 (1 reviews)
British Swim School at Embassy Suites LAX South operates in a hotel pool and is described in its one review as having patient, upbeat instructors who are genuinely invested in each child's progress. The reviewer notes notably quick progress for their child. The hotel pool environment offers consistent warm water temperatures — a practical advantage for young children and families coming from colder public pools.
Parents love
patient and upbeat instructorsquick child progresswarm hotel pool environmentgenuinely invested instructors
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Urho Saari Swim Stadium
El Segundo, CA, USA · public pool · lap swimming · El Segundo residents · ★ 4.1 (26 reviews)
Urho Saari Swim Stadium is a public pool managed by El Segundo Recreation, but reviews raise operational concerns: water temperature is flagged as inconsistent (sometimes too cold, sometimes too hot), shower facilities have been criticized for cleanliness, and the $20/year resident rate is not available to non-residents who work in El Segundo. Check current programming before visiting, as lesson availability may vary.
Cost: El Segundo residents: approx $20/year. Non-residents pay higher rates.
⚠ Residency required for discounted rate
Parents love
affordable for El Segundo residentsestablished public facility
Watch out for
inconsistent water temperaturedirty shower facilitiesresidency-only discountnon-residents pay full price
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Five questions to ask before you enrol
Based on recurring patterns across El Segundo swimming reviews
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Does British Swim School at Embassy Suites offer lessons for infants and toddlers under 18 months?
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What is the water temperature of the hotel pool at British Swim School?
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Does Urho Saari Swim Stadium offer structured children's swim lessons with certified instructors?
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Are non-El Segundo residents eligible for the residents' pricing at Urho Saari?
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What is the class size at British Swim School, and how many children per instructor?
Frequently asked questions
What is the best swimming school for children in El Segundo?
Recur's review of swimming classes in El Segundo found that British Swim School at Embassy Suites LAX South is the stronger option for dedicated children's swim instruction. Even with one review, it describes patient, upbeat instructors and notably quick progress for a young child. The hotel pool provides a consistently warm and comfortable environment. Urho Saari Swim Stadium, while a public option, has reviews flagging inconsistent water temperature and shower cleanliness issues that may be concerns for families with young children.
Is Urho Saari Swim Stadium in El Segundo open to non-residents?
Recur's review of swimming classes in El Segundo found that Urho Saari Swim Stadium has a significant pricing gap between El Segundo residents (approximately $20 per year) and non-residents. Multiple reviewers specifically flag this policy, with one noting frustration that people who work in El Segundo but don't live there do not qualify for the discount. Non-residents should verify current fees before making plans, as the full-rate cost may be comparable to private swim schools with better facilities.
Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Data from Google Maps & parent reviews · getrecur.app