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Golden Hour Today in Santa Barbara: 5:16–6:16 PM PDT
The coast here faces south, so the sun sets down the channel toward the islands. The bluff preserve above Arroyo Burro is the wide view.
Evening golden hour in Santa Barbara today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:16–6:16 PM PDT.
Blue hour in Santa Barbara today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:16–6:56 PM PDT.
5/10 Maybe a quick peek
High, scattered clouds to catch the color, low clouds blocking the horizon.
Golden hour this week in Santa Barbara
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:16–6:16 PM PDT | 6:16 PM PDT | |
| 5:15–6:15 PM PDT | 6:15 PM PDT | |
| 5:14–6:14 PM PDT | 6:14 PM PDT | |
| 5:13–6:13 PM PDT | 6:13 PM PDT | |
| 5:11–6:11 PM PDT | 6:11 PM PDT | |
| 5:10–6:10 PM PDT | 6:10 PM PDT | |
| 5:09–6:09 PM PDT | 6:09 PM PDT |
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Golden hour in Santa Barbara — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Santa Barbara?
Evening golden hour in Santa Barbara today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:16–6:16 PM PDT.
When is blue hour today in Santa Barbara?
Blue hour in Santa Barbara today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:16–6:56 PM PDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Santa Barbara?
Tonight's sunset score in Santa Barbara is 5/10: Maybe a quick peek. High, scattered clouds to catch the color, low clouds blocking the horizon.
Where to shoot golden hour in Santa Barbara?
Top photo spots in Santa Barbara: Douglas Family Preserve, Leadbetter Beach, and Franceschi Park. The coast here faces south, so the sun sets down the channel toward the islands. The bluff preserve above Arroyo Burro is the wide view.
Where to shoot golden hour in Santa Barbara
- Douglas Family Preserve
- Leadbetter Beach
- Franceschi Park
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