That’s a wrap! The rainy morning gave way to cloudy skies for the 46th annual 2026 Cayucos Polar Bear Dip. The crowd appeared to be smaller than most as our popular New Year’s Day event typically draws several thousand costumed revelers and onlookers to our little California beach town on sunnier days, but the spontaneously joyful spirit was alive and well! Thank you to the @cayucoschamber volunteers and our first responders who keep this family-friendly fun a favorite New Year tradition. 📷: @d

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Littlest California beach town, big hoppy 4th vibes! 📷: Brandee M. Brown #cayucos #cayucospier #cayucoscalifornia #cayucos4thjuly | Cayucos, CA

Everyone enjoying the #KingTides in #Cayucos this weekend?! #CayucosPier #CaliforniaKingTides | Shoreline Inn... on the beach

Update on Cayucos Pier closure following today’s new storm damage from @countyofslo: | Cayucos, CA

For the 45th year, people took the plunge into the Pacific at Cayucos Pier as our New Year’s Day tradition that draws thousands of friends in costume or observers that line the pier to cheer on the dippers. Happy New Year from Cayucos! | Cayucos, CA