A Quirky Twist on Summer in LA: Fog, Froyo, and Flamingo Floats on Land
Los Angeles summers usually scream sunshine, sizzling sidewalks, and sand in your shoes. But this year? It’s been more “Where’s the sun?” than “Where’s the pool party?”
Instead of the usual sun-drenched heatwave, LA has been wrapped in a cool, cozy blanket of fog—like the city hit snooze on summer. But true to LA style, we’re not letting a little marine layer ruin the vibes. We’re just reinventing them.
Beach days? Still on—just swap the sunscreen for a hoodie. People are lounging on the sand wrapped in knit throws, sipping hot chai instead of cold brew. Surfers ride waves under moody grey skies, giving off serious indie-film energy.
Rooftop bars are serving hot toddies next to heat lamps while someone in the corner insists it’s still Aperol Spritz season (they’re not wrong). Ice cream trucks have become mobile nostalgia stations—because nothing says “summer in LA” like eating a dripping cone in 65-degree weather with a beach towel draped over your shoulders like a cape.
The flamingo pool floats are out… on lawns. Backyard brunches are turning into foggy garden parties with sweaters and stories. And the hiking trails? Actually enjoyable now, with the sun staying mercifully behind the clouds instead of baking the hills like a giant oven.
It’s a summer where you wear socks with your sandals, get a tan from a spray booth, and call a moody sky “atmospheric.” It’s unpredictable, a little weird, and honestly? Totally LA.
Because if there’s one thing Angelenos know how to do, it’s take the unexpected and turn it into a vibe.