5 beach staycation ideas for Labor Day and beyond

Why leave Southern California when we have so much here at home?
Labor Day weekend marks the “unofficial” end of summer, and for those who are sticking around instead of braving the freeway congestion and airport madness, there’s plenty of options along the coastline to make you feel like you’re on a quick getaway.
It should be a mild end to summer, with temperatures along the coast in the mid-to-upper 70 degrees. Surf is minimal in the 2-3 foot range, and water temperatu