Labor Day Planner
By Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles
Whether you've been working hard or hardly working, it's time to celebrate Labor Day weekend L.A.-style. From live music and fireworks at the Bowl and Kanye downtown to blues beats in Long Beach and eating and drinking destinations where you'll get sand in your toes, make the most of your day off. And no worries, we've done the legwork for you.
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Ocean Front Walk
Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA
People-watching is the only job at this wacky, carnival-esque respite from all things buttoned-up and conventional. -
Mount Hollywood Trail
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA
If you're into physical labor--even on a holiday--then take a trek up to the to the highest point in Hollywood. -
Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Contemplate a life of leisure while enjoying the incredible view at this fun spot for picnicking.
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Duke's Malibu Restaurant & Barefoot Bar
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Sip mai tais and watch the sunset from the Malibu sand. -
The Courtyard
8543 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Small plates, inventive sangrias and Spanish guitar melodies transform this WeHo storefront into an enchanting dining destination. -
Sidewalk Cafe
1401 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA
Popular Venice Beach boardwalk cafe for burgers, bloody marys and endless people-watching. -
Joseph's Cafe
1775 N Ivar Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood's shabby-chic Greek eatery is equal parts casual cafe and luscious nightspot. -
Poop Deck
1272 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA
People-watching, peanuts and pitchers of Bud make this longtime Hermosa Beach dive a splash. -
Cliff's Edge Italian and Mediterranean Restaurant
3626 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean-backpacker chic eatery serves Cal-Italian dishes in a secret Silver Lake courtyard.
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Theory
8428 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA
Stock up on cool-looking clothes for work at Melrose's ode to minimalistic chic. -
Zadig & Voltaire
8640 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
West Hollywood boite treats shoppers to high-end jeans, tees, dresses and cashmere, along with indulgent accessories and subversively sexy lingerie. -
Diavolina
156 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Sexy shoes are the main focus, but clothes, bags and jewelry also shine in this carefully curated collection. -
A.P.C.
619 N Croft Ave, West Hollywood, CA
The source for raw, untreated skinny-legged jeans, slim Continental cool separates and eclectic house-mixed music CDs. -
South Willard
8038 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA
Artsy boutique stocks separates and evening wear, plus art books and leather goods in a sophisticated but cozy environment.
