Annual Polar Bear Swim at Annenberg Beach House

It’s Santa Monica’s second annual polar bear swim! Take the plunge in the great Pacific, then warm up in the heated Beach House pool!
Celebrate this new tradition with friends and family while enjoying poolside activities including s’mores, warm beverages, games and photos with our very own polar bear mascot. Creativity and costumes are encouraged!
This event features a Polar Bear Swim, whether you just take a quick dip or do the 300 yard buoy swim is up to you. All ages encouraged. Pool admission will be charged for those Polar Bears that want to soak or swim in the warm pool, take a hot shower and munch on the tasty snacks provided.
Pool Admission: $10/adults, $5/senior adults 60+, $4/youth 1-17. Regular Pool Rules apply while swimming at this event. Youth younger than 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult while in the pool.
Sign up here.
If you have any questions, please call 310-458-4904 or email beach.permits@smgov.net.
In-person registration will be available but may be limited on the day of event.