Summer is over

When Angelenos exclaim the day after Labor Day that summer is over, I really do not know what they are talking about. Some of Southern California’s hottest and best days happen after the second week in September. Right now as I write this we are in the midst of a heatwave. 

There is no marked difference between summer and autumn in Los Angeles. There is no major dip in temperature the day after Labor Day. No changing of leaves, patio dining is still an option for weeks, and sweaters are safely tucked into their drawers.

In my post, When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?, my answer is to come sometime between September to December. I wear sundresses and sandals long into October, when most of you are bundling up and raking leaves.

So, this is a call to action. Save those vacation days for September 10-through the holidays and come to Los Angeles.

If you do, you will experience a different L.A. after local K-12, colleges, and Universities have started up again. These days are the best days to go to the beach, grab that boat to Catalina, and hike the Santa Monica Mountains. Area beaches are a lot less crowded and you may even, gasp, find beach parking on a weekday.

This is what I will be talking about next, Los Angeles’ beach cities. I will talk about the well-known touristy beaches like Santa Monica, Venice, and Malibu as well as the beaches tourists might not know about. These places are just as explorable in the autumn. 

Summer is over only if you let it.

Next up is the city of Santa Monica.