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2025 Pirate Plunge in Carlsbad

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Pirate Plunge in Carlsbad for 2025     

 

The Pirate Plunge is a popular aquatic event, hosted by the Alga Norte Aquatic Center in South Carlsbad (La Costa area). The 2025 Pirate Plunge will take place on Saturday March 29th from 5 – 8 pm.

 

Here’s what to expect at the Pirate Plunge

 

pirate and parrot cartoonKids will enjoy several pirate-themed activities in the pool including a ship raider race and diving for treasure. Plus they can race across floating obstacles in the pool.

 

Kids can also walk the diving board plank!! Additionally, on land there’s an inflatable pirate ship slide and a treasure hunt, with lots of photo opportunities.

 

The Aquatic Center Splash Pad will be open for younger children.

 

Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event, too.

 

Admission and wristbands are $15 per person. Kids 3 or under get in free but still need to be registered. The maximum number of attendees is 500 so get your wristbands early - this is a popular event and it often sells out.

 

Pre-sale tickets are available now until the day before the Plunge. You can buy Pirate Plunge wristbands online here.

 

Wristbands can be picked up in person at the Aquatics Center during normal business hours the week before the Pirate Plunge.  Tickets can be purchased at the event if it doesn’t sell out, but don’t plan on it. Better to buy in advance and not be disappointed.

 

Alga Norte Community Center is located at 6565 Alicante Road in South Carlsbad. Call (442) 339-2843 for additional information.

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GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing and enjoy your upcoming weekend! Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Mar 21, 2025 11:56 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you Bill Salvatore - East Valley  Glad you enjoyed it.

Have a great weekend!

Jeff

Mar 21, 2025 12:43 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for sharing this exciting scoop, Jeff Dowler, CRS! The Pirate Plunge sounds like a blast, and I can't wait to see the kids dive into all those fun activities. I really appreciate the details—you’ve made it so easy for us to plan a perfect day!

Mar 21, 2025 12:04 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you for the kind words, Lew Corcoran  It's a very popular event and the photos on the website are fun to see - clearly it's a good time for kids and parents!

Have a good weekend.

Jeff

Mar 21, 2025 12:44 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Jeff Dowler, CRS  Anything in the water is right up my alley. This sounds like so much fun ,,don't forget the sunscreen

Mar 21, 2025 12:44 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Hannah Williams 

No doubt it's fun for all. I didn't realize you were such a water lover!

Enjoy your weekend.

Jeff

Mar 21, 2025 12:52 PM
Hannah Williams

Jeff Dowler, CRS  Oh yes I love the water -  I was on a synchronized swimming team for many years. I could stay in the water all day . Myrl Jeffcoat and I would discuss swimming as she also loved the water 

Mar 21, 2025 01:08 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Jeff and sounds like this a  great event for the kids to enjoy.  Hope you have time to watch March Madness.

Mar 21, 2025 04:20 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you, Will Hamm 

And you're right, the Pirate Plunge IS a fun event for kids...and parents, too!

Jeff

Mar 21, 2025 05:11 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff- this sounds like a fun event. It also makes me think of our dear Myrl Jeffcoat. 

Mar 21, 2025 05:35 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Kathy Streib  I thought about Myrl Jeffcoat when I wrote this. I always enjoyed her posts, especially the ones about speaking like a pirate! I miss her!

Jeff

Mar 21, 2025 07:39 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Jeff,

I remember you posting about the pirate plunge and like Kathy Streib makes me think of Myrl Jeffcoat 

Mar 21, 2025 06:46 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX 

This made me think of Myrl as well. Sadly missed!

Jeff

Mar 21, 2025 07:40 PM
Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
ALL Types of Property For Sale 308-627-3700

That looks like a fun weekend!  My daughter won the make and float your boat many years ago in an event somewhat similar to this.  Only cardboard and duct tape allowed.  Secret was to use heavy duty carpet tubes...they never could sink it!! 

Mar 21, 2025 07:16 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

That sounds like a fun event Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty  Any pictures?

Jeff

Mar 21, 2025 07:41 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

That sounds like a fun event, Hopefully no parrots will be harmed during the festivities. ARRG!

Mar 21, 2025 08:38 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Ha ha Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 Let's hope there are no injuries.

Jeff

Mar 22, 2025 09:52 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello and Argh, Jeff - fun times are circling Carlsbad California.  🏴‍☠️🦜🏴‍☠️

Mar 22, 2025 04:19 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Aye Michael Jacobs indeed they are.

Jeff

Mar 22, 2025 09:54 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, bet this is a very popular event, and the kids will have a blast.

Mar 22, 2025 04:21 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

It would be hard NOT to have fun Joan Cox 

Jeff

Mar 22, 2025 09:55 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Jeff... I seem to recall your writing about the Pirate Plunge every year... how many years has it been an event in your area?

Mar 22, 2025 05:24 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker 

My first Pirate Plunge post was in 2018 but it may have started before that. That community park officially opened in 2014.

Jeff 

Mar 22, 2025 09:58 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have seen you post about the Pirate Plunge in years past and always thought that it would be a really fun event to attend.  Seeing people having fun is right up my alley!

Mar 22, 2025 05:50 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thanks for stopping by Brian England 

I think it would be hard to NOT have fun at the Pirate Plunge.

Jeff

Mar 22, 2025 10:00 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff sounds like a fun time for the whole family, but it would be a chilly event around here this time of the year.

Mar 22, 2025 02:57 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi George Souto  Good point.

The pool is heated, of course, but the air still is chilly late in the day here at that time of year, especially with the ocean breezes.

Jeff

Mar 23, 2025 01:09 PM