Fall is a little different around here. While much of the country is pulling out their chunky knits and planning weekends around changing leaves, we’re still getting plenty of sunshine (and the heat to match). If you’re ready for crisp mornings and a bit of that fall feeling, or if you want to hold onto every last drop of summer, you don’t have to go far—for either. That’s the magic of Southern California. Here are five easy-to-get-to destinations for however you want to spend this time between seasons.

For: One last beach weekend

Catalina Island

If you’re not quite ready to bid farewell to summer, Catalina Island is the perfect place to pretend it’s not coming to an end. Fall is one of the best times to visit, since the crowds have started to thin and the beaches are at their quietest. Spend your days by the water and wandering around town. 

For: Coastal California, but make it fall

Morro Bay + San Luis Obispo 

This part of the Central Coast is the kind of place that makes a quick getaway feel like a real vacation. It’s not too far, but just far enough to leave your cares behind and enjoy the charm of downtown San Luis Obispo and the rugged, sandy beaches of Morro Bay. Add in a few good meals, a scenic drive, and a sweater-worthy sunset or two.

For: Melting in the heat

Palm Springs

If your idea of fall is absolutely no fall, Palm Springs is calling. While things start to cool this time of year, it still definitely feels like summer, and you can absolutely expect to spend all your time lounging poolside—zero crispness detected (aside from your skin if you forget the SPF).

For: The best of both worlds

Ojai

Ojai feels like a proper escape into the next season while still retaining glimmers of the last. Cool in the morning, warm and golden in the afternoon, with plenty of opportunities for exploring, eating, and wine tasting. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, stay a while, and ease into the quietness of the colder months.

For: Full-blown fall

Big Bear

When you’re ready for a full change of scenery, to the mountains you must go. Big Bear offers all the quintessential feelings of autumn, from the smell of fresh mountain air to the changing leaves. Bonus points: you’ll get to pack that new sweater you’ve been waiting to wear.