Westchester is separated from the Pacific Ocean by Playa del Rey on the west. Culver City is located northeast of the steep bluffs and Ballona Creek wetlands; Playa Vista is located directly north of Westchester, at the foot of the bluffs. Inglewood is to the east, and El Segundo is south of Los Angeles International Airport (a.k.a. LAX). The San Diego Freeway runs through the northeastern portion of the area.