Labor Day Traditionally Highest Attendance at Huntington Beaches With a few exceptions Labor Day Weekend Saturday has traditionally drawn the most visitors to Huntington's four beaches -- Sunset Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington City Beach and Huntington State Beach. 'A mere week later in September, you'd never know that they had been anyone visiting at all. 'Why is Labor Day at the beach so popular' 1. It's the last time parents and kids can take outings before school begins. 2. Youth and adult sports teams typically finish a summer season and experience several weeks break before the new sessions in the fall. 3. People hate crowds but they also want to be in on the action and like the experience of sharing beach sand with others. While parking may sell out and bonfire rings may be staked out on Labor Day Weekend, it's a great time to people-watch, let the kids meet other children, and have lifeguard services available. After Labor Day, lifeguard departments cut their staffing.