If I were leaving Los Angeles Friday afternoon, I'd look at San Luis Obispo (73°F) first.
The question
Where near Los Angeles has 70°F weather this weekend?
Where to go
1. San Luis Obispo, California
Rank 1 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. San Luis Obispo (California) lands near 73°F with a dry outlook with little to no rain, which is exactly the band people want for dry, mild course days.
What makes San Luis Obispo useful isn’t hype; it’s timing. For 2026-09-26 – 2026-09-27, it reads like a place where you can help plan a short getaway around dry, mild course days and still have a backup café if a cloud shows up.
Bottom line for San Luis Obispo: it’s on this list because it supports current recommendations for dry, mild course days, not because it always trends on social. That’s the difference between a real weather guide and a postcard.
Things to do
- Madonna Inn (4.5): Inn
- Dinosaur Caves Park (4.7): Park
- Avila Valley Barn (4.7): Farm
2. Santa Barbara, California
Photo: Wikipedia · Santa Barbara, California
If you’re scanning for current recommendations, put Santa Barbara near the top of the list: weekend air around 74°F / 63°F, plus a dry outlook with little to no rain.
What makes Santa Barbara useful isn’t hype; it’s timing. For 2026-09-26 – 2026-09-27, it reads like a place where you can help plan a short getaway around dry, mild course days and still have a backup café if a cloud shows up.
Bottom line for Santa Barbara: it’s on this list because it supports current recommendations for dry, mild course days, not because it always trends on social. That’s the difference between a real weather guide and a postcard.
Things to do
- Stearns Wharf (4.5): Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views.
- Pier Santa Barbara (4.6): Tourist attraction
- Santa Barbara Zoo (4.6): Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots.
3. Santa Fe, New Mexico
Rank 3 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Santa Fe (New Mexico) lands near 73°F with only light rain on the books (~0.07 in), which is exactly the band people want for dry, mild course days.
Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-09-26 – 2026-09-27 should shortlist Santa Fe before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.
Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for golf weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 73°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”
Things to do
- Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return (4.7): Art gallery
- Santa Fe Plaza (4.7): Historical landmark
- Santa Fe National Forest (4.8): National park
Weekend comparison
| Destination | High | Rain | Match | Travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo, California | 73°F | 0.05" | 99% | ~161 mi drive |
| Santa Barbara, California | 74°F | 0.05" | 99% | ~87 mi drive |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | 73°F | 0.07" | 99% | ~706 mi |
Weather checklist
Weather checklist1
- Evening temperatures can drop from about 73°F to 55°F after sunset — pack a layer.
Keep planning
Updated September 24, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.