GoldCast · Santa Barbara, CA

Sunset Tonight in Santa Barbara


Reading tonight's sky for Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked
Will the sunset be good tonight in Santa Barbara?
The live score above pulls today's forecast and runs it through GoldCast's scoring model. Above 70 is worth going out. Below 40, stay home. The score updates daily.
What makes a good sunset in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara faces south-southwest along the channel, giving it a slightly different sun angle than most California coast cities — the sun sets over the water with the Channel Islands silhouetted on the horizon on clear days. The marine layer is lighter here than in LA or SF, and the combination of Mediterranean architecture, palm trees, and warm Pacific light makes for a distinctive look. Stearns Wharf and the Mesa area cliffs are the go-to shooting positions.
What time is sunset in Santa Barbara tonight?
Santa Barbara sunset ranges from around 4:50 PM in December to 8:05 PM in June. Tonight's exact time is shown in the score card above, updated daily from live weather data.