Summer has officially arrived, and one of the best places to be during the summer (actually, all year round) is Los Angeles. This great city will allow you to hit the trails, the beach and the desert all in one day while boasting the best pool parties, music festivals and a plethora of fun outdoor activities. While the photos below depict what L.A. summers are all about, it’s actually a humble brag to our amazing city. Los Angeles has it all.

Check out below 30 photos that prove L.A. summers are the best.

1. Babes crowd surf at beachside music festivals in bikinis, all the while working on their tan.

los angeles summer beach photos

2. From the hills to the downtown L.A. rooftops, our chill and swanky pool parties rule. 

los angeles summer beach photos

3. Our outdoor concerts kick ass: no rain, no humidity, no crazy wind — just perfect weather for live music.

los angeles summer beach photos

4. From the ocean to the mountains and to the desert, we have all the primo camping spots at our disposal.

camping photos

5. Oh, and we can drive to the beautiful beaches of Mexico whenever we want.

Mexico beach photos

6. Even though we have miles and miles of beaches, sometimes we just want to chill at our many state parks.

los angeles summer beach photos

7. Booty shorts are normal here.

los angeles summer beach photos

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8. Our epic weather and scenery are perfect for motorcycle rides (even on the Sunset Strip).

rock n ride photos

9. We encourage all sorts of dancing.

break dancing photos

10. We are the land of cute bearded men.

los angeles summer beach photos

11. Surfing. Duh. 

los angeles summer beach photos

12. Our summer nights will make you jump for joy. No jacket or sweater necessary.

los angeles summer beach photos

13. Every rec room has a pool table, a big sunny window, a Mexican blanket, and a babe.

los angeles summer beach photos

14. We can jump in our cars and quickly drive to Joshua Tree to camp in teepees under a blanket of stars. 

los angeles summer beach photos

15. Our hip hop shows are bangin’ and plentiful. 

break dancing photos

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16. Our babes our more stylish than yours.

los angeles summer beach photos

17. We have plenty of drunk bros to keep us entertained.

los angeles summer beach photos

18. Again, so many stylish babes.  

los angeles summer beach photos

19. So many beach bunnies.

los angeles summer beach photos

20. So many punk goddesses. 

los angeles summer beach photos

21. Even the toddlers here are cool.

baby hip hop kids photos

22. We have the best ice cream men (that includes your local paletero).

los angeles summer beach photos

23. We have a lot of this greatness.

los angeles summer beach photos

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24. From Angeles Forest to Griffith Park all the way to the Santa Monica mountains, we have endless hiking trails that boast gorgeous city and ocean views.

hiking los angeles

25. We have the best music festivals (and you don’t get rained on and muddy).

afi photos at coachella

26. Believe it or not, we actually have some beautiful lakes (and beautiful boys).

los angeles summer beach photos

27. We have plenty of skating and guitar playing. Just take a walk on the Venice boardwalk to witness it all.

los angeles summer beach photos

28. The best outdoor brunches and patio drinks. Chose the beach, city or mountains on any given day.

Outdoor brunch los angeles

29. Our Sunday Fundays heavily consists of BBQs, lounging and coolers filled with beer.

los angeles summer beach photos 

30. Even our goths strip down to a “lighter” black.

los angeles summer beach photos 

What’s your favorite thing about summer in Los Angeles? Let us know your humble brag (or hate) in a comment below.