For adults and youth 7+ capable of swimming laps unassisted in the competition pool (minimum depth 7 feet). Children 7-12 years of age must share a lane with an accompanying adult. Kickboards, pull buoys, aqua-belts, and aqua-bells are allowed, but swimmers cannot be dependent on equipment for floatation. Bring your own equipment.
Swimmers are expected to split lanes or circle swim as needed during peak demand.
Advanced registration is required prior to participation.
Hours and days are subject to change due to staffing challenges, mechanical issues/pool closures, and/or collegiate activities.
NOTE: You can choose between Daily Lap Swim reservations ($5 per day; released for registration one month at a time), or you can opt for the value and convenience of a Lap Swim Semester Pass.
Please check the Pool Hotline (805-546-3950) for possible closures or program changes.
FEES:
- Daily Lap Swim: $5 - Register Online
- NOTES:
- Daily lap swim registration will be released monthly.
- We will not process refunds/transfers for one-day activities.
- Please register only for days that you will be able to attend.
- Please attend only the day(s) for which you registered.
- Make-ups and substitutions are not available.
- No discounts for daily lap swim registration
- NOTES:
FALL 2026: Monday - Saturday, Aug 10 - Dec 13, 2026
- Semester Lap Swim Pass: $136 - Register Online
- NOTES:
- Not starting at the beginning of the semester?...No worries, prorated passes are available (for the remainder of the semester) by contacting the Community Programs Office.
- Discounted Student and Cuesta Employee passes are available by contacting the Community Programs Office.
- NOTES:
Schedule:
August 10 - 14th (EARLY START EXTRA WEEK!)
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 12pm
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
August 17 - December 12:
Monday - Friday
AM: 7:00 - 12:00 p.m.
PM: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays
AM: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
'No Swim' dates/times:
- Saturday, 8/22 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Saturday, 8/29 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Thursday, 9/3 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Friday 9/4 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Saturday, 9/5 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Monday, 9/7 | all day | Labor Day
- Friday, 9/11 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Friday, 9/18 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Saturday, 9/19 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Thursday, 9/24 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Friday, 9/25 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Saturday, 9/26 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Wednesday, 10/7 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Thursday, 10/8 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Friday, 10/9 | all day | Water Polo Game and Warm-Ups
- Saturday, 10/10 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Wednesday, 10/14 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Saturday, 10/17 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Monday, 10/26 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Thursday, 10/29 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Friday, 10/30 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Saturday, 10/31 all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Thursday, 11/5 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Friday, 11/6 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Saturday, 11/7 | all day | Water Polo Tournament
- Wednesday, 11/11 | all day | Veterans Day
- Monday – Friday, 11/23-11/28 | all day | Thanksgiving Week