Pool Options for Santa Barbara

On a hot day, we all want water to cool down. These are the options I found when I researched it. I only included options where kids can be included. I should mention that I do not know the conditions of any of these locations when you are going and cannot be held responsible for any problems.

Free and Low Cost Water Options
1. Beaches: Our beaches are free and, while not the best option for very little kids, are great for older kids. Our favorites include Goleta Beach, Leadbetter and Carpinteria Beach.

2. Los Baños del Mar Pool 401 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara 

Recreational swim times begin June 17, 2024. Hours are Monday through Friday, 2:15 - 3:45 p.m. Cost $10. The use of floaties is not allowed. 

3. Oak Park Wading Pool 300 West Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara
Recreational swim times are June 17-August 18, 2019. Hours are Monday through Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Note: at busy times, children stand in line to wait for availability. For ages 7 and under.

4. Ortega Pool 600 North Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara
Recreational swim times are June 22-August 15, 2024. Hours are Monday through Friday, 12:30 - 2:00p.m. Saturday  12-5pm. Ages 13 and under. Must be with a parent. 

5. Red Rock is a great spot for older kids.

We hear there may be a splash pad coming to the Jonny B Wallis Park!  

Note: Lake Cachuma, our closest local lake, is a no-contact lake with no swimming allowed. Thee pool there is under construction, 

One Day Paid 

Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club 5800 Cathedral Oaks Rd $50 Day Pass

Bacara  8301 Hollister Ave  $90 adults /$50 kids

Hilton SB, 633 E Cabrillo Blvd $55 adult/$25 kids

Kimpton Canary Hotel 31 W Carrillo S $45 

Mar Monte Hotel 1111 E Cabrillo Blvd $45 adults? $20 kids

Miramar 1759 S Jameson Ln $125 adults/ $65 kids

Moxy SB 12 E Montecito St. $30 adults/$15 kids 

San Remy Courtyard 1601 State St, $30 adults/ $10 Kids

The Steward 5490 Hollister Ave  $20 adults/ $15 kids

UCSB Rec Center has a daily pass for 2019 price $15/$8 children. Kids must be potty trained and many other activities may be going on. (Also you must pay for Parking in lot 16/18).

YMCA 36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara has day passes. Pricing 2019 $10 per person of you come with a member or $20 as a guest without a member

Membership Options

Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club 5800 Cathedral Oaks Rd

Cost: Estimated $230-$300/month for a family of 4.

Los Carneros Swim Club 6495 Covington Way, Goleta

Cost: $425/year per family in 2019 The pool is open March through October. There is long wait list for those who are not in the neighborhood and the waitlist is currently closed.

UCSB Rec Center has a membership option that begins at $60/person a month for 1 or 3 month passes. Kids must be potty trained and many other activities may be going on. (Also you must pay for Parking in lot 16/18).

YMCA 36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara has a family membership option of $105/month.

Out of Town Options 

Include: Lake Casitas Water Park, Splash Pad at the Collection, Lompoc Aquatic Center