Polar Bear Plunge

Swimmers across the city will take to the not-so-icy waters for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Water and air temperatures on New Year’s Day typically hover around 60 degrees, which is Arctic enough if you ask us. You can spectate or dive in during meet-ups at Venice Beach and Huntington Beach, among others, but the San Pedro plunge at Cabrillo Beach tends to be the most consistent one.