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Outdoor, 50-m pool in a marina setting offering lanes for lap swimming and kick-only swimming.
The main 50-meter outdoor pool is typically heated to 80-82 degrees Fahrenheit, while the smaller recreation pool is generally maintained at a warmer 86-88 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Santa Barbara pool is highly regarded by lap swimmers for its excellent, clean, 50-meter outdoor facility, featuring well-organized lanes categorized by speed, a beautiful location near the SB Harbor, and friendly, appreciated staff. Users highlight the clean lockers and showers, recommending online pass purchases for convenience. Conversely, the pool is heavily criticized as a venue for swim meets, with reviewers citing a shallow turn end, lack of warm-up and deck space, poor starting blocks, and sand issues, making for a miserable meet experience.
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Good for Children
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
May 4th, 2025Richard Ward
If you're a lap swimmer and in town visiting Santa Barbara, you're in for a treat! My first time here and I paid for a day entry, with entry times staggered throughout the day. They close temporarily during parts of the day, so plan your time accordingly. What a fantastic lap pool. Lanes are identified by skill or speed, so as you share the lane with other swimmers, you'll all be about the same speed. Brilliant! The location is unbelievable and just yards from the SB Harbor. Easy access by bike as well. Very clean lockers and showers are available. Outstanding first time experience for me! It will be for you too! Nice job SB 👏
April 14th, 2025Qlbbl
Worst pool I've ever swam a meet at. The turn end is super shallow, there's no reasonable warm up space. No deck space. Terrible blocks, and sand gets tracked around everywhere. I refuse to go to any meet here it is a truly miserable experience.
February 26th, 2025Alexandra Taylor
Just extending deep gratitude to the staff here. To Todd and the LB team- thank you. Your work matters, your kindness matters- it matters to all of us who find peace in this pool. The value of your work is clear to this community. We appreciate you. And to all the parks and rec folks in Santa Barbara- Thank you for keeping your doors open and hopes up.
April 12th, 2025joel armitage
Awesome pool! Beautiful for a morning lane swimming.
March 3rd, 2024Kate Delhagen
Very nice, clean 50m outdoor pool for lap swimming. Friendly staff. Lanes range from slow to very fast (collegiate and faster) to kick-only. Lots of fitness and masters swimmers, triathletes, and runners recovering from injuries ☺️. Highly recommend buying passes online to speed things up.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 – 2:00 PM |
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 8:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 8:15 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 2:00 PM |
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