With near-perfect weather and plenty of daylight, it makes a lot of sense that summer is the favorite travel season for many people—especially those with eyes for Southern California. It also makes sense that Leos, anyone born from July 23 to Aug. 22, love the season so much. After all, a third of summer takes place during Leo Season.
Leo Season is an astrological period when the sun travels through the fifth sign of the Zodiac. Leo, which is represented by a lion, is also a fire sign. In astrology, each of the 12 different zodiac signs are divided into four elements: water, air, earth, and fire.
Fire signs, like Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius, are adventurous, inspired, and can also be a little bit chaotic. Usually, anyone born under a Leo sign is also thought to be confident, creative, and warm-hearted, with a passion for expensive items, having fun, and taking a great vacation.
Those personality traits pair pretty well with Southern California—a warm, sunny location where confident people shine. That’s why so many locations in the region make such good spots for SoCal escapes to during Leo Season. Whether you want to fully embrace your inner Leo, or you’re just looking for a warm and fun getaway, here are some of the best escapes in Southern California to help launch Leo Season.
1. Palm Springs
Leos are born in some of the hottest months of summer, so it’s fitting that these fire signs would want to enjoy warm weather on a trip. In Southern California, there are few better places to soak in the heat than in Palm Springs. July and August are two of the hottest months in the desert city, with an average temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit during each. In addition to being hot, the sun is almost always shining in Palm Springs, where the city has an average of 300 sunny days per year.
Two ways visitors can soak up the Palm Springs is sun by lounging at a resort pool or going on a hike, which gives anyone on a Leo Season trip the chance to see some of the desert city’s natural beauty. Venture out to Indian Canyons, a stunning natural attraction in Palm Springs that’s home to three main canyons: Palm Canyon, Andreas Canyon, and Murray Canyon. Indian Canyons is the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the site, which has more than 60 miles of hiking trails, is owned and managed by the tribal government.
2. La Jolla
With more than 52 community planning areas in San Diego, there are plenty of places to choose from during a trip to the city, but Leos should opt for La Jolla, a sun-drenched neighborhood in the north of the city that occupies seven miles of coastline.
Spend a getaway in La Jolla by embracing the outdoors and enjoying the sun-soaked Leo Season at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, a 2,000-acre coastal state park with eight miles of hiking trails. If you’ve somehow kicked off your Leo Season by getting more than enough sun, head to Sunny Jim’s Sea Cave, the only underwater cave that can be accessed by land in California. While there, you can not only see the cave, which is rumored to have been used during Prohibition for illegally transporting whiskey, but cave visitors can also potentially spot (and hear) California sea lions.
La Jolla is also one of the most upscale neighborhoods in San Diego, which is perfect for Leos, who enjoy expensive items and luxury. Spend the day shopping at some of the neighborhood’s finest boutiques on Prospect Ave., and then enjoy dinner at The Marine Room, a fine-dining seafood restaurant that sits alongside the ocean. One of the highlights of dining at The Marine Room doesn’t even have to do with the food—because of the restaurant’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean, waves crash right onto the restaurant’s windows during high tide, creating an unforgettable experience.
3. West Hollywood
With its vibrant nightlife, celebrity hangouts, and a constant stream of fun events, West Hollywood must be paradise for Leos, and anyone looking to have a fun-filled Leo Season. The city, located in Los Angeles County, has long been the go-to spot for vibrant nightlife and entertainment in the Los Angeles area, and if there’s one thing that’s true about Leos, it’s that they can really let their main character energy shine in a place like that. Spend a night on the town rocking out on the Sunset Strip, or hitting some of the most energetic clubs in the Rainbow District, West Hollywood’s LGBTQ+ neighborhood, like The Abbey, or Micky’s West Hollywood.
Leos typically love attention, but sometimes it’s nice to be a little discreet, too—especially if you’re being discreet in a glamorous locale. West Hollywood has places where the rich and famous, as well as anyone who wants to launch Leo Season, can hide away as well. The Chateau Marmont is one of the most famed hotels in all of Los Angeles County, and also one of the most discreet, with a strict ban on photography. Rooms at the hotel can run a pretty penny (typically between $600 and $1,300, depending on when you book and what type of room you select), but a far less expensive option is having a meal at the star-filled hotel’s restaurant.
4. Venice
Sure, Venice is well-known for its sun-drenched coastline, but Leos should flock to this Los Angeles neighborhood for another reason: Venice is brimming with creativity. The neighborhood has been a hub for artists and bohemians for decades, like pop artist Ed Ruscha, and Jim Morrison from The Doors. Go to the Venice Beach Poet’s Monument, which pays tribute to some of the incredible writers that have called the neighborhood home over the years. Or, spend some time in the early morning checking out the art block on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, a collection of murals across the front of several stalls.
The Venice Beach Boardwalk is also a place to see and be seen—something that Leos love. The boardwalk, a two-mile stretch that runs along the same-name beach and Pacific Ocean, is one of the largest tourist attractions in Los Angeles, with 28,000 to 30,000 people traversing it each day. The boardwalk isn’t just filled with tourists—there are loads of street performers, vendors, and sometimes even film crews, as movies like “Barbie” and “I Love You, Man” filmed along the famed boardwalk.
5. Huntington Beach
Leo is one of three fire signs of the zodiac, so what better way to launch Leo Season than with actual fire? It doesn’t have to be anything dangerous. Instead, launch your Leo Season with a summertime beach bonfire. While you can find beach bonfires all throughout Southern California, one of the best places for them is Huntington Beach. Located in Orange County, Huntington Beach is best known for its 9.5-mile stretch of sandy coastline, as well as its reputation as an iconic surfing destination.
But when the sun sets and the surfboards are put away for the day, Leos, or anyone who wants to embrace Leo Season, can still enjoy the beach by having their own beach bonfire. The city has more than 500 public and resort-owned fire rings, which can be used daily from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Fire pits are available on a first-come, first-served basis, or can be reserved for $200 per day.
Just like the lions that represent the astrological sign, Leos are brave, and also love a bit of attention, so hitting the waves near the Huntington Beach Pier, or at Bolsa Chica State Beach, is an ideal way to spend the day in Huntington Beach. Beginners who aren’t too confident on a surfboard can take a lesson at any number of surf schools in the city, including Corky Carroll’s Surf School, which has been helping newbies ride waves for three decades.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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