Getaway day

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)