Santa Barbara What to Pack

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: If you're visiting in late spring, summer, or early fall be sure to bring light, cool clothing. It very rarely get unbearably hot, but you'll be much more comfortable if you don't wear heavy clothing. Sandals and/or open-toed shoes are a very common and comfortable footwear during the warmer months, so I suggest you bring some. Also, you may want to bring a pair of sunglasses. The sun can get unusually glaring even during the winter. If you're visiting in late fall, winter, or early spring, be sure to bring a reasonably warm coat (preferably something you wouldn't mind being rained on), as well as an umbrella. Closed-toe shoes and/or boots will also help during this time. Just because it's Southern California doesn't mean it doesn't rain hard! If you're going to be doing more outdoorsy activities (such as hiking or bicycling), be sure to bring some tennis shoes.

Miscellaneous: Bring suntan lotion if you intend to be out in the sun during summer or late spring.

Luggage and bags: Nice to not carry anything but a camera for three whole days!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Nice to wear some civilian clothes rather than the desert whites we'd been wearing for months.

Photo Equipment: A wide angle is essential for getting good shots of buildings in towns and a good zoom really helps with shots of humming birds.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Nice to not have to set up the tent for three whole days!

Miscellaneous: Looks like Ernst learned something at The Brooks Institute. He even makes me look good in this shot. D, well, she always looks great.

Luggage and bags: * Map and guidebook;
* Crackers;
* 2 Liter of water;
* Fruit / power bars.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: * Hiking boots;
* 1 extra t-shirt;
* Shorts with many pockets;
* Sunglasses;
* Fleece type jacket;
* Hat / cap;
* Raincoat.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: * Lip balm;
* (Neck) sunblock;
* Band-aids.

Photo Equipment: * Camera and lots of films!
* Filter;
* Extra batteries;
* Lens 210 mm.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: None :-)

Miscellaneous: * Binocular;
* Compass.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Remember that the temperature within the day varies by 20 to 30+ degrees F., sunny days are warm enough for swim/summer wear but the evenings cool off enough to require a jacket or sweater. Inland and the foothills get quite a bit warmer than the coast- 10 to 20 degrees warmer and foggy days on the coast can be quite cool but the sun may appear any moment. Best advice for any outing is to layer or bring layers. It is not uncommon to for the day to begin at 50 degrees and by afternoon the temp is 80 degrees F. I am told , Santa Barbara weather is consistent year round.

http://santabarbaraca.areaguides.net/weather.html

Photo Equipment: It is a given that one will want pictures of this scenic travel destination.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Sunscreen and a hat is a must. Swimwear for the beach (unless you are going to the nude beach) and a wet suit if you are planning to enter the water(unless you are a penguin).

Miscellaneous: Lots of walking and hiking are possible so bring comfortable shoes.