Polar Dip Santa Barbara
Coming January 1st, 2025
Arrive at 11am - Dip at 11:30 sharp!
Meet at East Beach across from the Chromatic Gate near the Hilton Hotel
Photo credit Harry Rabin
Join us!
Every January 1st, people from all walks of life and all ages gather at the shoreline in Santa Barbara, California to take a group dip in the beautiful Pacific Ocean, rain or shine! It's a great way to start off the New Year!
Afterwards, we hang out on the beach, congratulate ourselves and have snacks and celebratory beverages.
Make sure to arrive early and allow time to park.
Carpooling, ride share, bike, and bus are recommended.
The group dip is at 11:30 sharp!
Creative outfits are encouraged! Follow us and tell your friends!
We award commemorative buttons and certificates (while they last!) to all who fully submerge without a wetsuit.
What to bring: towel, swimsuit, warm clothes, re-useable cup, snacks, drinks...
By participating in the Santa Barbara Polar Dip, participants agree to assume all risks associated with the event and waive any right to hold the organizers liable for any injuries or damages that may occur.
If you have any concerns about your safety, please do not participate in this event. There will be no lifeguard on duty.
We welcome Explore Ecology as our charity partner!
Explore Ecology is an environmental education nonprofit located in Santa Barbara, California. Explore Ecology educates over 38,000 children a year, inspiring them to engage with the natural world, think critically, and experience the value of environmental stewardship.
Explore Ecology empowers the next generation of environmental stewards in classrooms, on field trips, and in school gardens throughout Santa Barbara County. Programs include the Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store, the Watershed Resource Center, Environmental Education, and the School Gardens Program.