Welcome to Santa Barbara Masters Swimming
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please renew your USMS membership before January 1, 2025
All swimmers MUST hold a current U.S. Masters Swimming membership before they swim with SBMS.
Monthly Team Social
The team social is usually on the last Wednesday of the month. Check the team email for the date, time, and location.
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Interested in joining SBMS? Go to Membership and click Join.
SBMS is pleased to announce the Financial Assistance Program. We encourage all who need assistance to apply. Learn more about the Financial Assistance Program.
Try Masters Swimming
Try Masters is your chance to try two (2) FREE workouts with Santa Barbara Masters. Maybe you're thinking you need to swim on your own and "get in shape". You don't. Whether you're looking to get back in after a long break, try a club for the first time, swim for fun, improve your overall fitness, develop better technique, train for a triathlon, or check an event off your bucket list, we've got you covered. Free Trial
Santa Barbara Masters Swimming (SBMS) offers year-round coached swimming workouts for adults. We are a registered U.S. Masters Swimming Club and welcome all levels of swimmers aged 18+ and older to join the team and swim with us. Our program will help you reach your goals, whether you are new to swimming, an avid fitness or competitive swimmer, or a triathlete. SBMS offers an inspiring team atmosphere with organized workouts, competitions, clinics, and social functions. Highly qualified coaches on deck provide instruction to help swimmers of all skill levels and ages improve their technique and train for personal goals.
This inspiring video captures the essence of what Masters Swimming is all about.
Testimonial
Hi Everyone,
I hope this message finds you well! I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to each one of you for making this past year of swimming an absolute blast! Joining the Masters has been a great experience for me, and I've grown to love it more and more with every week. From those early days of trying to keep up in my lane to now seeing improvements in my speed, endurance, and even in my open water times at Reef n Run, it's been quite a journey, and I couldn't have done it without the support from all of you. But what truly makes our swimming sessions special is the community you've built. Every time I dive in, I'm inspired by the strength and dedication shown by our fellow swimmers. So massive thank you to all of you for contributing to this wonderful culture and creating such an inclusive space for us all to enjoy. Wishing you all the very best this holiday season! Cheers! -R-
Pool Facilities
Los Baños del Mar Pool, 401 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara is located in the Santa Barbara harbor. To access the pool deck go to the back of the facility and enter through the gate. There is limited street parking or paid parking in the city waterfront parking lot.
Westmont College Pool, 955 La Paz Road, Santa Barbara is located on the Westmont College campus in Montecito. The pool is located directly behind Murchison Gymnasium. Parking is available on campus.
Swim Schedule
| DAY | TIME | POOL |
| Monday - Friday | 6:00 - 7:15 AM | Los Baños |
| Monday - Friday | 6:00 - 7:15 PM | Los Baños |
| Saturday | 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Los Baños |
| Sunday | 7:15 - 9:00 AM | Westmont |
| Sunday* | 10:30 - 11:45 | Los Baños |
Note: Los Baños pool summer swim schedule from June to August is 5:45-7:00 AM.
*Check the team calendar for Sunday practice dates at Los Baños.
Fee Structure
| FEE | 2024 |
| Membership-One time new member activation fee | $25 |
| 1 Swim Pass | $15 |
| 10 Swim Pass | $150 |
| 1 Month | $90 |
| 1 Month Student Rate* | $50 |
| 3 Month | $240 |
| 12 Month | $840 |
*Student Rate
SBMS student rate is only for students in a certificate or degree program. Students must show proof of enrollment to receive the student discount. All swimmers MUST hold a current U.S. Masters Swimming membership before they can join SBMS. During registration, you will be prompted to enter your current USMS number.
SBMS Financial Assistance Program
SBMS is pleased to announce the Financial Assistance Program. We encourage all who need assistance to apply. Learn more about the Financial Assistance Program.
Santa Barbara Masters Swimming is an aquatic fitness program that promotes healthy lifestyles through the sport of swimming. We are located at Los Baños del Mar Pool in Santa Barbara, CA.
Our coached sessions are designed to improve your swimming skills, make you more efficient in the water, and increase your overall fitness level. Get fit, become a better swimmer, stay motivated, and meet new friends!
See how much fun you will have in group training, and discover how quickly you will improve with professional coaching! We are the team for everyone — from beginners seeking to improve their fitness to racers intent on setting a world age-group record. Meet us at the pool and join the fun.
Swim with us!