Having just returned from a long weekend in Santa Barbara, I felt inspired to put together a packing list for anyone planning on heading to this beautiful slice of the California Coast….
As is true with most of California, Santa Barbara is a laid back little city…. and therefore, everything I recommend is in line with that feel… neutral shades, easy silhouettes, and pieces that can effortlessly take you from day to night. Most restaurants are casual in nature, and even in the evenings simple accessory changes can make your outfit perfectly appropriate.
And while I’ve recommended these items for Santa Barbara, they are also equally as appropriate for the Orange County Coastal cities (Newport Beach, Laguna Beach….) + the San Diego areas as well (La Jolla, Del Mar, etc…). Hope this helps in some way + happy travels.
*One last side note, California is known for having heat waves, even in the middle of winter. Other than that, the temperatures in Santa Barbara are very mild… with the highs in the winter rarely getting past 75 and the lows reaching into the low 50’s. Just an FYI to help with any future travels!
(Straw Hat | Slides | Seashell Barrettes | Ivory Sweater Dress | Stripe Long Sleeve Tee | White Oversized Tee | Long Sweater Coat, 20% off with code Natalie20 (other almost identical option here which is on sale for under $100 with code EOSS30) | Cropped Cardigan | Sweater Leggings (20% off with code Natalie20) | AGolde Jeans | White Bodysuit | Lariat Necklace | Chain Link Bracelet | Suede Jacket (similar)| Waffle Boatneck Top)
DAY 1
Daytime: Agolde Jeans, White Oversized Tee, Cropped Cardigan, Raffia Slides, Straw Hat
Evening: Sweater Dress, Suede Jacket, Raffia Slides, Hoop Earrings (hair in low bun)
DAY 2
Daytime: Ivory Sweater Dress, Raffia Slides, Lariat Necklace, Chain Link Bracelet, Straw Hat
Evening: AGolde Jeans, White Bodysuit, Suede Jacket, Raffia Slides, Hoop Earrings, Chain Link Bracelet
DAY 3
Daytime: AGolde Jeans, White Bodysuit, Long Sweater Coat (another option here), Hoop Earrings (with hair in low bun), Raffia Slides
Evening: AGolde Jeans, Cropped Cardigan (buttoned up + front tucked), Raffia Slides, Gold Jewelry
DAY 4
Daytime: Sweater Leggings, Oversized Tee, Long Sweater Coat, Raffia Slides, Hoop Earrings (hair in low bun)
Evening: Sweater Dress, Long Sweater Coat, Raffia Slides, Gold Jewelry
DAY 5
Daytime: AGolde Jeans, Stripe Long Sleeve Tee, Cropped Cardigan, Raffia Slides, Lariat Necklace, Hoop earrings (hair behind one ear)
Evening: AGolde Jeans, White Bodysuit, Cropped Cardigan, 3-4 Seashell Barrettes (in your hair however you like), Raffia Slides
DAY 6
Daytime: Sweater Leggings, Waffle Boatneck Top, Long Sweater Coat, Jewelry, Raffia Slides
Evening: Go Casual, picnic on the beach…. sweater leggings, waffle boatneck top, long sweater coat
DAY 7
Daytime: AGolde Jeans, Oversized White Tee, Long Sweater Coat, Straw Hat, Raffia Slides, Lariat Necklace
Evening: Sweater Dress, Raffia Slides, Seashell Barretts + Gold Jewelry (to dress it up)
