Annual Carlin Soulé Memorial
Polar Bear Dip
FUN, FAMILY FRIENDLY event HELD every January 1st @ Noon
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR 45th ANNUAL DIP on 01/01/25!
Each year, thousands of brave individuals and teams converge on Cayucos State Beach to start the new year with a dip into the Pacific Ocean! This is one of our favorite Cayucos Chamber of Commerce family-friendly events, in partnership with multiple county agencies. Commemorative t-shirts and participant certificates available. Proceeds of shirt sales cover event costs and local Cayucos Chamber flagship events.
COSTUME CONTEST & PRIZES | LIVE DJ | COMMEMORATIVE APPAREL | PARTICIPANT CERTIFICATES
Weather & Tides
This event will take place rain or shine. Check local weather forecasts frequently and enter the water with caution and safety in mind. Water and weather conditions can change rapidly. Stay alert and respect our public safety teams on the shore and in the water.
The high tide for 01/01/25 will be at 10:43am.
Check your local weather channels for updates as we get close to the event.
News & Contacts
T-shirt pre-sales will begin December 27th at the Cayucos Chamber offie (41 S. Ocean), The Parlor Mercantile & Haberdashery (5 S. Ocean), and The Sea Shanty (246 S. Ocean). Check busiesses for open hours.
This event is free and pre-registration is not required
RSVP on our Facebook page!
If you have questions or to become a sponsor, email our event manager Lori Stone or call the Chamber office at (805) 995-1200
Our planning and public safety partner agencies:
PRIOR YEAR PHOTO GALLERY
2025 COMMEMORATIVE SHIRTS!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I need to sign up in advance for this event? Is there a fee?
A: This event is free and all are welcome. No pre-registration in required.
Q: Can I set up a booth at this event?
A: The event is coordinated by the Cayucos Chamber who plans the event months in advance, securing necessary permits from multiple agencies. This event does not allow additional concessions or vendor booth set up. Vendors are not allowed to operate on the beach or in public town areas without a permit. We encourage attendees to support our local businesses that will be open on New Year’s Day before and after the event.
Q: Who sells the official event t-shirts?
A: The Cayucos Chamber produces commemorative collector’s shirts each year as a fundraiser for our programs. Sizes and quantities are limited. While prices are subject to change short-sleeve tees are currently $25, long-sleeve tees $40, and hoodies $50. Visit the Chamber booth the day of the event near the pier between 9am and 1:30pm to purchase. We accept cash and credit cards.
Q: Can I buy t-shirts in advance of the event or after the event?
A: We will announce pre-sales a couple of weeks before the event in December. Watch our social media channels. Any remaining shirts may be available after the event as supplies last.
Q: Can I buy prior year shirts?
A: We sometimes have a few prior year’s shirts available; sizes and prices will vary.
Q: Where can I get a participant certificate?
A: These will be available at the event. Check for the Cayucos Chamber booth. Consider getting your certificate in advance, as the line from 12:30-1:00 can be long.