Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Long Beach in December
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 49°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Long Beach in December averages highs of 65°F, lows of 49°F, 5 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 49°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.