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What to pack for California in June

Typical June, built from ten years of weather

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Typical for your dates
Highs 82°F, lows 57°F, rain 0 of 30 days
windyhigh UVdry
Sunset lands around 8:30pm. Wind averages 14 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for

Essentials

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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 11.4 burns exposed skin in minutes.
Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion - 3 fl. oz.
budget
Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
$14
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion - 3 fl. oz.
budget
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
$17.50
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Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen - 4 fl. oz. 4 Fl Oz
mid
Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen
$24.95
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Polarized sunglasses
Glare off water and pavement peaks at midday.
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Prismic Premium Sport, One Size
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Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$35
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Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert, One Size
mid
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$38
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Knockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke
mid
Knockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized…
$38
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DEET or picaridin repellent
Coastal humidity and parks attract mosquitoes even in June.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Cuts and scrapes happen on any trip.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Carry-on fits overhead bins and skips checked baggage lines.
Daypack (15–25L)
Parks near cities need a separate bag for day trips.

Recommended

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Lightweight wind jacket
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Swimwear
Sandals (sport)
Wide-brim sun hat