🇺🇸 The long weekend
Labor Day weekend in SoCal
Three days off, Sat, Sep 4–Mon, Sep 6, 2027. The events list fills in as the weekend approaches — meanwhile, it's peak late summer: the warmest ocean water of the year, the last splash-pad weekend, and easy three-day escapes.
Curated by Simir Shah
Always a good call on Labor Day
🏖️ Best beachesWarmest water of the year💦 Splash padsMany run through Labor Day — catch the last weekend🏊 Public poolsCheap swim sessions for the hot inland days🧊 Beat the heatShady, misty and indoor escapes🆓 Free things to doLong weekend, zero budget — fine🚗 Day tripsThree days is enough for a real escape
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Planning further ahead? See day trips by drive time, pumpkin patches (fall is close!) and the full events calendar. Event details change — confirm with the venue before you go.