Annual polar bear plunge at La Jolla Shores serves as hangover cure, head-clearing for the new year - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Crowds were larger than usual for colorful event. A similar ocean dip, the Del Mar Penguin Plunge, also attracted hundreds of participants Monday.

Annual polar bear plunge at La Jolla Shores serves as hangover

Annual polar bear plunge at La Jolla Shores serves as hangover