Patty Magaudda, Nancy Nowak and Bob Magaudda. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Jenny O’Grady, Ana Sewall and Marielena McCarthy celebrate! (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Just some of the hundreds of Polar Bear Plunge participants. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Tony Joseph serves up a piping hot bowl chili after swimming his 30th consecutive Polar Bear Plunge. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Chris and Karen Nowacki are all smiles after completing their third Polar Bear Plunge — three years in a row. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Brian Gunn and 4-month-old Mika. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Parker Grubensky, Dan Simonelli, Karen Cullen, Mark Montielno and Mike Grubensky work the La Jolla Cove Swim Club potluck table. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Brighton Whittemore rushes to her parents after a hurried dip. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Just some of the hundreds of participants who lined up for the group photo before the Plunge. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Just some of the hundreds of Polar Bear Plunge participants. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Greg Wiest)
Members of the La Jolla Shores Surfing Association gather for a group shot. (Polar Bear Plunge at La Jolla Shores Beach, Jan. 1, 2016) (Peter Schmalenberger)
