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

7.9K views · 470 reactions | Rise and shine from Cayucos, CA  #cayucosbeach #cayucos #sunriseoftheday #californiacoast #cabeaches #slocounty | Cayucos, CA | Facebook

11K views · 635 reactions | The one day a year when Cayucos is brimming with people, sandcastles, kooky cars, floats and night-time magic. Catch it from a bird’s eye view in this amazing montage created by local  photographer @ao.images. Have a great day, Cayucos friends! | Cayucos, CA | Facebook

A winter sunbeam has draped Cayucos in its golden shawl and quietly chased off the crowds. It’s one of those deliciously peaceful stretches of the year when the sidewalks breathe easy, the pier hums to itself, and you can wander into shops and cafés like you’ve just discovered a secret chapter of the coast. Come explore the nuances that make our town sparkle: tidepools that reveal hidden treasures, salt-kissed boutiques, and menus that taste like the sea wrote them. Sunshine. No crowds. Plenty o

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