Every twelvemonth, the first Monday of September is set aside every bit a tribute to celebrate the labor move and all that American workers contribute to the nation…and we call that celebration Labor Twenty-four hour period. And how do we gloat? Well naturally, the best fashion to pay tribute to a long year of work and drudgery is to accept a fabulous extended weekend getaway!

And if yous're in California—you lot can pack a heck of a lot of fun in one three day weekend. From a pamper-filled holiday in Ojai to a expert old-fashioned campsite-out in Tahoe, our state definitely has options. So hither are three stellar ideas for you to consider every bit the holiday approaches… accept fun!

1. RESORT SPAS

All work and no massage makes for a cranky Californian. Lucky for y'all, Cali is filled with some of the all-time resort-spas in the nation. Whether you're in Southern, Northern or on the Primal Coast, there is a premier resort-spa waiting for y'all this Labor Day weekend.

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Southern California

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
905 Country Club Road
Ojai, CA 93023

Set in a picturesque valley but south of Santa Barbara is one of the near beautiful towns in California—mannerly Ojai. And inside the town metropolis limits, surrounded by rolling hills and mountainsides, is the fabulous Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Aside from the premier spa services, visitors can also enjoy a earth-class xviii-hole golf course, wellness classes, sparkling pools and several first-rate restaurants (or in-room dining for those who adopt an evening of tranquil seclusion). Bonus Info: Ojai Valley Inn is in the top 10 of Condé Nast Traveler'south Top 20 Resorts in Southern California.

Northern California

Post Ranch Inn
47900 Highway 1
Large Sur, CA 93920

You may come for the weekend only you lot'll surely want to stay…well, forever! Postal service Ranch Inn is 100% paradise, which sounds like a pretty nifty way to spend Labor Solar day weekend.

Start of all, y'all'll be in Large Sur—so obviously the setting of this 1000 resort is awe-inspiring. Add together on the Sierra Mar eating place (Wine Spectator awarded this institution acme honors with their 2012 Grand Award), gorgeous accommodations (three-flooring "Butterfly Rooms," anyone?) and fabulous spa services (highlights include: The Large Sur Jade Stone Therapy, Kokosnoot Paradise Facial and the signature Post Ranch Massage) and y'all have the perfect long-weekend getaway. Lucky Northern Californians! Bonus Info: Post Ranch earned a spot on the Condé Nast Platinum Circle and Gilt List for January 2013.

Central Coast

Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
2727 Vanquish Embankment Road
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

For those looking for a family-friendly Labor Day spa weekend (including hirsuite family members!), Dolphin Bay in beautiful Pismo Beach is the place to visit. While the grown ups are spending their Labor Day Weekend Saturday being massaged, polished and tanned at the lovely Spa at Dolphin Bay (which also offers yoga sessions), the kids tin can hang out at the Kid'south Club, complete with craft, games, a treasure hunt and a visit to the tide pools. Tiffin and snacks are included in the $55 accuse (money well-spent). After a well-earned nap, the whole family unit tin can wrap upwardly their day at Lido, the resort'southward signature restaurant. Bonus: If Fido and Trixie come along for the weekend, they'll exist treated to their own beds, waters bowls and special treats.

two. Camp OUTS

If beingness a part of nature is your idea of a Labor Day treat, you're in the right state. Because California has some of the most breathtaking vistas around—and aye, you can camp right out in the heart of many of them. And so pack your sleeping bags, cooler, portable grill and a couple of bottles of wine and gloat Labor Day nether the stars.

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Southern California

Serrano Campground
San Bernardino National Forest

The Serrano Campground by Big Acquit Lake is a beautiful spot for Labor Day family army camp outings. Hiking and mountain bike trails are all attainable to the campgrounds and the lake is less than a mile away, which means boating canoeing, angling and swimming are all nearby. The site has all the modern amenities you lot could hope for, including affluent toilets, drinking water, showers, firewood vendors and even electrical hookups (for the technically-addicted).

Location: On Northward Shore Lane—Northside of Big Behave Lake/2 miles east of Fawnskin.

Northern California

D.L. Bliss State Park
Southward Lake Tahoe

No matter which site you cull every bit your camp out headquarters at D.L. Elation S.P., you're going to be awestruck. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the site gives easy admission to great hiking trails, a number of user-friendly, modern amenities (showers, toilets, electrical outlets) and one of the finest beaches in the region.

Location: 17 miles s of Tahoe City on Highway 89—two miles due north of Emerald Bay.

Key Coast

North Beach Campground
Pismo Land Embankment

Pismo Embankment'south N Embankment Campground is a favorite for those loving the low-maintenance camping feel. The grassy-field sites here brand setting upwardly military camp an incredibly piece of cake experience and people rave about the 24-hour security and cleanliness of both the grounds and the civilities. There are great opportunities for hiking hither, and—with the beach just yards away—there's also swimming, "surf fishing" and clam digging.

Location: 2 miles south of the town of Pismo Beach, only off Highway 1.

3. BED & BREAKFASTS

Unlike most hotels, Bed and Breakfasts hold a special charm for nigh. At that place is only something and then captivating most these homes-away-from-home. Yous feel pampered and comfortable—and more annihilation else—welcomed. At least when the place is run correct. In California, we're blessed with quite a few of the best B&Bs in the nation…and one of them only may give you the all-time Labor Day getaway ever.

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Southern California

The Simpson House Inn
121 E. Arrellaga Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The Simpson House Inn is non your everyday B&B. In fact, while information technology falls nether the B&B category, it calls itself a "boutique hotel." Whatsoever the title, there'south no denying that this quondam Victorian estate is i of the most distinguished places you lot'll find to hang your hat for a weekend. The Inn is surrounded by an acre of gorgeous English Gardens and accommodations range from a lovely guest room, a cottage or carriage house. In true bed and breakfast fashion, guests are treated to a chef-prepared gourmet breakfast, evening wine tasting and a hors d'oeuvres buffet.

Bonus Info: The Inn has earned AAA'due south prestigious Five Diamond rating.

Northern California

Hennessey House
1727 Chief Street
Napa, CA. 94559

The Hennessey Firm Inn is an amazing blend of vintage charm and modern conveniences. Fix simply minutes from the region'due south renowned wineries, this bed and breakfast is one of the gems of Napa. The 124-year-old structure is listed on the National Annals of Historic Places and offers an array of beautifully appointed guest rooms, all equipped with free high-speed Internet. Guests volition enjoy a decadent gourmet breakfast with goodies like Huckleberry-Stuffed French Toast or Eggs Florentine and tin spend the holiday weekend unwinding in the sauna, exploring historic downtown Napa's restaurants, galleries and shops and sipping some of the region'southward wine under the garden trellis.

Bonus Info: Gayot recommended Hennessey House every bit a Top 10 Napa/Sonoma Bed and Breakfast in 2012.

Fundamental Coast

Martine Inn
255 Ocean View Boulevard
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

If you await on Yelp, Trip Counselor or only almost whatsoever other review website, y'all're going to notice one thing next to the words "Martine Inn"—5 stars. This celebrated bed and breakfast is steps from the body of water, with a rose-filled courtyard, beautiful soundproofed rooms and a gourmet, chef-prepared breakfast. Just a short walk away, guests volition find the famous Monterey Aquarium and Cannery Row, as well as opportunities for golf, hiking, horseback riding and vino tasting. Within the B&B itself, in that location'south an ocean-view sitting room, an old-time reproducing piano, a library, a fully stocked game room and—in the evenings—a complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres gathering.

Bonus Info: Y'all tin buy tickets to the Monterrey Aquarium right in the Martine Inn role.

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What are your Labor Day weekend plans? Share your favorite destinations in the comments below!