Labor Day weekend starts with Getaway Day

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Mike Anderson, of Covina, relaxes under an umbrella next to his Casita at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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Cyclists ride past pink flamingo’s dressing up an RV camp site at Bolsa Chica State Beach. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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Haley Nelson, 3, and her father Ryan, of Whittier play in the sand at Huntington State Beach. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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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)

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Tim Standen unloads his RV at Huntington Beach as the family prepares for the three-day weekend. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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Isabella Standen, 6, from Placentia gets sunscreen applied before heading out on the sand at Huntington Beach. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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A traveler rushes to catch a flight at Los Angeles International Airport. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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Traffic was jammed on the departture level at Los Angeles International Airport. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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Ticketing lines filled up early Friday morning at LAX ahead of the three-day holiday weekend. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

By Marc Martin

Aug. 30, 2013 3:01 PM PT

It’s planes trains and automobiles as Southland residents are heading out of town and hitting the beaches ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend.

In Southern California, San Diego is a top getaway destination. Labor Day travel statewide and in Southern California is projected to be 6% higher this year than in 2012 -- the biggest bump in holiday travel for 2013. Overall, 2.44 million Southern California residents are projected to take trips over the holiday weekend, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.

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