Labor Day staycation ideas for Southern California residents

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- If you're planning to stay in town over Labor Day weekend, here are some fun ideas for a staycation around the Los Angeles area.

Spend the afternoon at Echo Park Lake

Echo Park Lake reopened last year after two years of renovations, and if you haven't stopped by yet, it's a must do. Go for a walk around the lake, picnic on the grass or ride the pedal boats. Plus, free WiFi is now available, so you'll be able to quickly Tweet, Instagram and Facebook your fun day. The facility is open 9 a.m. to a half hour before sunset, seven days a week.

For more information on pedal boating, visit http://www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/facility/echoParkPaddle.htm.

Go to a baseball game

It's a fun time to be a baseball fan in Southern California right now, with the Los Angeles Dodgers in first place in the National League West and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim with the best record in baseball.

Dodgers face the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on Monday, Sept. 1 at 5:10 p.m.

Angels face the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 31 at 12:35 p.m.

Pamper your nails and toes at Olive & June

Give your hands and feet the star treatment by getting a manicure or pedicure at Olive & June. The trendy Beverly Hills nail salon specializes in fun nail art. Call (310) 247-0500 to make an appointment.

Labor Day weekend hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy the California coast on a stand-up paddle board

Stand-up paddle boarding isn't as intense as surfing, but you still get a great workout, and you get to enjoy being out in the sun. Hana Paddle Boards offers lessons and tours in the Malibu area. Two-hour lessons are normally $90 a person, but mention ABC7, and it's $50 each for groups of 2-4, or $40 each for groups of 5 or more.

For more information, visit http://www.hanapaddleboards.com or call (818) 648-7812.

Jet ski in Lake Elsinore

If you're worried the beach might be too crowded during the holiday weekend, head over to Lake Elsinore, where you can enjoy the scenery on a jet ski. All Day Jet Ski offers rentals starting at $85 for the first hour and free parking.

For more information, visit alldayjetski.com.

Take the ferry to Balboa Island

Spend the day at Orange County's Balboa Island, a charming town that you can wander and explore with a frozen chocolate-covered banana in hand. There's a classic car show every Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Fun Zone parking lot. The ferry, which operates from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., is $1 for adults, 50 cents for children ages 5-11 and free for children under 5.

For more information, visit balboaisland.com.

Kayak in the Naples canals in Long Beach

Spend a relaxing afternoon kayaking through the Naples canals in Long Beach. There are several routes you can take to restaurants, or just park your kayak and picnic. Kayaks are $9 an hour per person, and they're open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information, visit kayakrentals.net/.

See a show at Silent Movie Theatre in the Fairfax District

There are several events happening at the Cinefamily Silent Movie Theatre over Labor Day weekend, including a screening of "Hungry," a documentary about famed competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi. Kobayashi is also scheduled to be at the event for a Q&A session.

For more information, visit cinefamily.org/.

The list of things to do in Southern California is endless. Share your staycation ideas in the comments below!