--- title: San Francisco Hotel Blog | packing description: packing | Take a look behind the scenes of Personality Hotels. --- [![Engage Official Logo](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Engage%20Official%20Logo.png?width=220&name=Engage%20Official%20Logo.png)](https://engagehospitality.com/)   ![PH BLOG BANNER](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-32411372.jpeg?width=1056&height=100&name=file-32411372.jpeg) ## [San Francisco Packing Tips](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/bid/161521/San-Francisco-Packing-Tips) Posted by [Megan Brandt](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/author/megan-brandt) on Thu, Jan 09, 2014 @ 10:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Packing anxiety is a thing, it's a *real* problem, right? You're so excited for your trip to SF and want to look absolutely fabulous the entire time - then, suddenly you feel completely overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Well don't worry, we're here to coach you through this... Let's get one thing clear first. San Francisco weather is highly unpredictable, no matter what season it is. Even the different districts and neighborhoods have their own microclimates. In just 7 miles, from one end of the city to the other, San Francisco can surprise you with thick fog, patches of sun, wind tunnels, and possible areas of rain.  **So, for winter, we have a few tips to ease your packing anxiety.** (Chances are these tips will be appropriate no matter when you visit, thanks to SF's ever-changing conditions). -  Layers are key - both lightweight and heavier layers: t-shirts, warm sweaters, leggings, scarves, hoodies, maybe even gloves. The point is to bring anything that is easy to remove if the sun peeks out and it suddenly becomes warm, but easy to carry and put back on when the clouds roll in. - A warm coat, especially for walking around the city. - Comfy closed toed shoes. (No flip flops - save those for September/October) We are a fairly casual city. Remember to choose comfort first, then add layers. For example... **Some winter looks we love ****(for more inspiration check out our [Fashion // Style board](http://www.pinterest.com/personalityhtls/fashion-style/) on Pinterest):** [![San Francisco Fashion](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/file-444612034-jpg/images/winter_fashion.jpg)](http://www.pinterest.com/personalityhtls/fashion-style/) **[![Pin With Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/132862/22fdb11f-d3a2-4055-9b15-2e6138763871.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/132862/22fdb11f-d3a2-4055-9b15-2e6138763871) ** 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/bid/161521/San-Francisco-Packing-Tips#comments-listing) Tags: [#SF #sanfrancisco #sanfran](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/sf-sanfrancisco-sanfran), [What to wear to San Francisco](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/what-to-wear-to-san-francisco), [travel tips](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/travel-tips), [fashion](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/fashion), [packing](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/packing) [All posts](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/all) ### Follow us on Instagram Check us out on Instagram to see awesome pictures taken by our employees and guests. @personalityhotels #personalityhotels ### In the Press Hotel Unions Square's DUGOUT SUITE is featured in this months 805 Living Magazine [![DugoutSuitePress resized 201](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203911484.jpg)](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203911729.pdf) 7x7 Magazine names Flamingo Resort & Spa one of the best places to *recline* in Sonoma! [![FlamingoPress resized 201](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203913196.jpg)](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203911964.pdf)   ### Latest Posts ### RECEIVE COOL STUFF ### Follow Us