Anyone got a real time update on the fires in and around Santa Barbara?

[Paul65k]

We are planning on taking the RV to Santa Barbara (Goleta Actually) next Wednesday the 20th and was wondering if anyone in the area might have some better G2 than I can seem to find on the Web???

We were originally planning on cutting over through Palmdale and down through Fillmore to try and avoid the LA basin. I'm hoping to get some feel for whether or not this is gonna work from some of you who may live along that route??

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[sixdays]

The 126 is wide open an the 101 should be clear...Goleta may be smokey with ash blowing around but there should be minimal if any threat from the fire front. I’m sure the local businesses would appreciate any action as many locals have remained at home or left the area...

 

[Tank]

It's about 12 miles from Goleta, approaching Montecito. 40% contained and it's windy up this way today. It's going to be smokey in Goleta.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

We are planning on taking the RV to Santa Barbara (Goleta Actually) next Wednesday the 20th and was wondering if anyone in the area might have some better G2 than I can seem to find on the Web???

We were originally planning on cutting over through Palmdale and down through Fillmore to try and avoid the LA basin. I'm hoping to get some feel for whether or not this is gonna work from some of you who may live along that route??

Thanks in advance!!!

Id probably just keep an eye on it. If its as bad as it has been the last 2 nights, id look into maybe taking the 138 to the 5 North to the 166 to the 101. That would put you out in Santa Maria but you would totally avoid all the fire mess until you actually got into Goleta.

 

[SBMech]

It's Smokey here, better than the last few days, but could get better or worse depending on what the wind does.

If you have a backup plan or location, I'd go there instead of here. Things are still dicey, and the air quality is very poor.

 

[rivergames]

I just had a few beers with my fireman buddy who finally had a day off from working every day since the start of that fire. He said its still fucked up there. I would RV somewhere else. Just my opinion

The video he was showing me last night was F'n nuts

 

[WhatExit?]

I agree with rivergames - I'd go somewhere else unless it's really important you go to SB.

No reason to deal with the risk, potential danger, smoke and ash, traffic, etc.

 

[4Waters]

Head up to Morro Bay, it's real nice place with several campgrounds in the area I have stayed at the Morro Bay state park.

 

[Paul65k]

I agree with rivergames - I'd go somewhere else unless it's really important you go to SB.

No reason to deal with the risk, potential danger, smoke and ash, traffic, etc.

Yup....hard to argue with the logic you guys are putting out.

We need to be in Thousand oaks for Christmas and were thinking we would celebrate our anniversary in SB on the 22nd. Been looking at alternatives and not too many places to camp anywhere close to Thousand Oaks at all never mind finding one a week out

Hmmm......maybe we'll just stay home this year and have an intimate Christmas here in Havasu.

 

[warpt71]

how bout going to Pismo? its not that much further up the coast

 

[4Waters]

There's beach camping in Ventura, a camp ground in Malibu that Jefftowz was at a couple of weeks ago and a campground here in Simi Valley but that one isn't much to write home about. All 40min drive or less to Thousand Oaks.

 

[Bigbore500r]

Check out Flying Flags in Buellton. Maybe Call there and see how air Quality has been. When the winds shift it blows the ash and smoke up and down the coastal areas. It has been bad, but Buellton may be far enough North to be OK

 

[Paul65k]

There's beach camping in Ventura, a camp ground in Malibu that Jefftowz was at a couple of weeks ago and a campground here in Simi Valley but that one isn't much to write home about. All 40min drive or less to Thousand Oaks.

Yeah.....I checked the beach campgrounds and my rig is too big for any of the state parks and Malibu doesn't have any availability......not to mention the $70 a night.

Thanks for the info and advice guys.....much appreciated!!

 

[hallett21]

Have you tried Leo Carrillo ? 20 mins from TO. Also the RV park in Malibu.


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[bluebleeder]

Rincon!


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[Flying_Lavey]

Yeah.....I checked the beach campgrounds and my rig is too big for any of the state parks and Malibu doesn't have any availability......not to mention the $70 a night.

Thanks for the info and advice guys.....much appreciated!!

How big is your trailer? I remember you saying you upgraded to a 5'er but cant remember the length.

 

[G. Faulk]

I've live here 52 years and I can honestly tell you I don't know if I've seen it this dirty SB county wide from ash. Ive cleaned my property at least 3 times and every time the wind blows its wiped out again. If your a clean person like me I'd go else where. There saying Wednesday will be another sun downer. Rincon and the near by beach camping area is just as bad. In some of the burn areas in SB county it has not burn in some areas since the 30s so they say and you can imagine the ash. I love SB, I think its the most beautiful city around, but right now its very dirty. Yesterday the fire ripping through Montecito was un real. The fire fighters worked there asses off. It will not clean up until we get some rain.

 

[Activated]

I think Emma Wood State beach is first come first serve during the winter.

 

[Wayn-o]

You can check these 2 sites for the fire areas as they update them as they have new info. Just kinda informational.

https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=df8bcc10430f48878b01c96e907a1fc3

https://www.geomac.gov/viewer/viewer.shtml

 

[Paul65k]

How big is your trailer? I remember you saying you upgraded to a 5'er but cant remember the length.

is says it's 32 but closer to 34 in reality. The beaches have a 30 and/or 31' limit and I'd hate to risk being turned away for being a few feet too long......Malibu SP is the same and Malibu RV is booked

 

[Singleton]

is says it's 32 but closer to 34 in reality. The beaches have a 30 and/or 31' limit and I'd hate to risk being turned away for being a few feet too long......Malibu SP is the same and Malibu RV is booked

Looks bigger then 34. My box is 30 and tip to tip 34 and your trailer looked much longer then mine over Turkey Day.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

is says it's 32 but closer to 34 in reality. The beaches have a 30 and/or 31' limit and I'd hate to risk being turned away for being a few feet too long......Malibu SP is the same and Malibu RV is booked

Well, if it makes you feel any better, they do not bring out a tape measure. And its usually possible to argue a shorter length by measuring from the king pin to the rear for a 5'er.

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[4Waters]

Rv's are now measured by the manufacturer on the inside.

 

[yz450mm]

Where were you planning on staying in Goleta? I went to UCSB, and lived in Goleta for a few years, and can't recall any place that you could put an RV?

If there is, I'd love to go up there and try and relive my college days LOL

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[4Waters]

Where were you planning on staying in Goleta? I went to UCSB, and lived in Goleta for a few years, and can't recall any place that you could put an RV?

If there is, I'd love to go up there and try and relive my college days LOL

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Just keep the cup upside down, but you probably already knew that.

 

[yz450mm]

Just keep the cup upside down, but you probably already knew that.

[emoji23] God damn, I forgot about that. Thanks for the laugh...

I lived on sabado tarde right behind the liquor store, no shortage of people watching from the balcony.

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[4Waters]

[emoji23] God damn, I forgot about that. Thanks for the laugh...

I lived on sabado tarde right behind the liquor store, no shortage of people watching from the balcony.

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My brother was a 22yo deputy working Isla Vista writing drunk in public citations. Good thing he didn't come across Ron White. LOL

 

[Paul65k]

Where were you planning on staying in Goleta? I went to UCSB, and lived in Goleta for a few years, and can't recall any place that you could put an RV?

If there is, I'd love to go up there and try and relive my college days LOL

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I was planning on staying in the RV Park at the Elks Lodge......full hook-ups @$30 a night and pretty close to everything

 

[yz450mm]

I was planning on staying in the RV Park at the Elks Lodge......full hook-ups @$30 a night and pretty close to everything

Nice! I had no idea...

If you end up going, make sure you get a burrito at Freebirds.

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[Paul65k]

Nice! I had no idea...

If you end up going, make sure you get a burrito at Freebirds.

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Will do....thanks for the tip!!

 

[4Waters]

Nice! I had no idea...

If you end up going, make sure you get a burrito at Freebirds.

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Freebirds good stuff, another great place is in Santa Ynez, it's called Santa Ynez Burrito. It's inside a mom and pop market. Really good.

 

[throttle]

Txt last last nite from coworker. 60mph wind gusts all day, fire raging toward Santa Barbara, worst case scenario.




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[yz450mm]

Txt last last nite from coworker. 60mph wind gusts all day, fire raging toward Santa Barbara, worst case scenario.




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The front side of LPNF is just primed and ready to go. I can't imagine what would happen if it got going, no IC would even put structure protection in place because of the density of the fuels.

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[DLC]

Did you check out Jalama Beach they have a nice state beach and it’s quiet this time of year, it’s a little farther north. And it’s out of the way.

Also up in Pismo is Availa beach north side of the bay

Both are great little camping gems

 

[pixrthis]

Yup....hard to argue with the logic you guys are putting out.

We need to be in Thousand oaks for Christmas and were thinking we would celebrate our anniversary in SB on the 22nd. Been looking at alternatives and not too many places to camp anywhere close to Thousand Oaks at all never mind finding one a week out

Hmmm......maybe we'll just stay home this year and have an intimate Christmas here in Havasu.

Try Thornhill Broom Beach just south of Point Magu, you should be out of the smoke and really close to TO.

 

[Paul65k]

Did you check out Jalama Beach they have a nice state beach and it’s quiet this time of year, it’s a little farther north. And it’s out of the way.

Also up in Pismo is Availa beach north side of the bay

Both are great little camping gems

I did....Jalama beach is closed on the 22nd and all campers need to relocate on that day.............Thanks for the idea though

 

[Tank]

I would be willing to bet McGrath has spots. Now, I am a little hesitant to even recommend that place because it had been closed down for like 5 years and flooded due to nature natzis not letting the river flow to the sea right next to the camp ground. So I think the grounds aren’t going to be super nice. But it is on the beach and about 5 miles to down town Ventura and about 30 miles from SB. If you’re stuck might be worth checking out.

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[Paul65k]

OK so thanks to everyone's advice I just booked us into Leo Carrillo Campground. We found a pull through spot with hook-ups on the far side of the park (from Malibu Canyon) not far from the beach and we'll head there on Thursday. Bummer we won't get to be in Santa Barbara for our anniversary but we'll just have to make due with Malibu

Thanks for all the help and advice inmates............it IS truly appreciated!!!

 

[coolchange]

You'll love Leo Carrillo. Tide pools in Rocky cave beaches. Head a little bit north to Neptune's Net for some chowder and a beer on the patio and people watch. If you like bikes hit up the rock store. Great base camp with good access to a ton of things to do.

 

[Paul65k]

You'll love Leo Carrillo. Tide pools in Rocky cave beaches. Head a little bit north to Neptune's Net for some chowder and a beer on the patio and people watch. If you like bikes hit up the rock store. Great base camp with good access to a ton of things to do.

Thanks.....Neptune's Net was always a regular stop riding the bikes up the coast when we lived in OC

 

[Paul65k]

OK So...................................We changed our plans and came to Malibu for our Anniversary/Christmas trip after Santa Barbara became a fire hazard and got luck enough to find a great spot here at Leo Carrillo SB (with hook-ups).....that's the good news!!

Just heard on the news that a fire broke out this morning at Malibu Canyon and PCH.........WTF??????

 

[Meaney77]

Fake news... watching the local news now and no word. Also searched the web and didnt see anything. If there is a fire, its gotta be small and contained since I dont see anything in the news.

 

[Paul65k]

Fake news... watching the local news now and no word. Also searched the web and didnt see anything. If there is a fire, its gotta be small and contained since I dont see anything in the news.

You called it.........it was the LA times after All

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/83052831-157.html

 

[Tank]

I’m 30 minutes north of Malibu and 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Skies are clear. [emoji106]

I actually think you’d be ok in SB this weekend as well

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[Paul65k]

I’m 30 minutes north of Malibu and 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Skies are clear. [emoji106]

I actually think you’d be ok in SB this weekend as well View attachment 609263


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Yup....probably would have been fine but a few days out it was still a bit "Iffy"........gives us something to look forward to next year