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In Southern California, the sunshine and the waves are perfect year-round, but summer is really special.
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First off, it's perfectly dry and hot during the day and cool and breezy at night.
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We should also mention that at night, the stars in the sky look like this:
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In L.A., the Getty Museum has free parking every Saturday after 5:00 p.m., and the view from there is uh-may-zing.
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But you can also leave the city and go on a gorgeous hike, like to the Bridge to Nowhere in the San Gabriel Mountains.
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And you know the post-hike meal will totally be worth every step taken.
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Southern California is a true stunner. Catalina Island looks almost too beautiful to be true this time of year.
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And all around you, fruit trees are producing amazing, tasty treats.
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Because Huntington Beach is also known as Surf City, USA, which is pretty awesome.
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But when you want a change from the beach, you can take a relaxing stroll through the magical Japanese gardens in San Marino.
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Because wild poppy fields are a thing around there.
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And so are double rainbows.
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Because sometimes exploring Palm Springs is like stepping back in the most stylish time machine.
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And "date shakes" were invented there, so you know you'll be able to cool down deliciously.
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Because you never know who you'll run into in Cabazon, CA.
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And the Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara is the most fun.
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Watching classic movies under the setting sun at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the perfect way to end a summer day.
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And finally, because the Pacific Coast Highway is the best road to take for any and every summer road trip.
