Post #650438 by tikilongbeach on Sat, Sep 1, 2012 9:06 PM

No, I don't get sad when Labor Day passes. There aren't as many tourists clogging up our freeways, beaches, theme parks and attractions.
Lol, Halloween is a huge celebration in Southern California! Some people really go all out on their Halloween decorations.
I love the fall and winter here. Believe it or not, there are trees here that have fall foliage.It does dip into the 40's here. I'm well aware of that because my apartment doesn't have a heater.
Where I live there is a lot of fog and I can hear the fog horns from the incoming ships and the Port of Long Beach from my bed.
It is cool to be able to stand on the beach and look at the snow-capped mountains that surround Los Angeles. If you're so inclined you can surf in the morning and go snow skiing in the afternoon here. The resorts are just 1-2 hours away.
There are Christmas boat parades where people decorate everything from electric boats to huge yachts. The one in Newport Beach is very popular. Maybe because it isn't freezing here people tend to really decorate their homes for Christmas and even Hanukkah.
That's the great thing about home tiki bars, even if you're stuck inside because of a snow storm you can close the drapes and be transported to a warm tropical island 365 days a year.
-Lori