Getaway day
Mike Anderson, of Covina, relaxes under an umbrella next to his Casita at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Cyclists ride past pink flamingo’s dressing up an RV camp site at Bolsa Chica State Beach. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Haley Nelson, 3, and her father Ryan, of Whittier play in the sand at Huntington State Beach. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Anika Barley, 3, of Anaheim Hills, attempts to fly a kite at Huntington State Beach as beachgoers get an early start on the Labor Day weekend. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Tim Standen unloads his RV at Huntington Beach as the family prepares for the three-day weekend. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Isabella Standen, 6, from Placentia gets sunscreen applied before heading out on the sand at Huntington Beach. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
A traveler rushes to catch a flight at Los Angeles International Airport. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Traffic was jammed on the departture level at Los Angeles International Airport. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Ticketing lines filled up early Friday morning at LAX ahead of the three-day holiday weekend. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)