Welcome to the Torrance Plunge!

The Victor E. Benstead Plunge has been serving the community since 1956. We are located at 3331 Torrance Boulevard on the corner of Madrona Avenue and Torrance Boulevard. "The Plunge," as commonly referred to,  is a heated Olympic sized 50 x 20 meter outdoor pool, open year round. The pool is divided into two courses; one 25 yard and one 26 meter course. The pool is heated year-round to about 80° to 81°. 

*Please note: natural weather temperatures can affect the pool temperature. 

 The pool will be closed Thursday Nov 28 and Friday 29. The pool will be closed Dec 23 thru Jan 5th. On Monday Jan 6 2025 we will resume our normal hours.

The pool will be closing at 3PM on Saturday Dec 7.

Drop-In Lap Swim Hours 

Lap Swim is for ages 15 and up. Hours are subject to change.

Recreation Swim Hours

Saturday: 1:30-4:00pm

Recreation Swim hours are subject to change. 

Pool Admissions 

Cash is not accepted at the Plunge. Payment by credit or debit card only.

A surcharge will be added to all credit and debit card transactions.

 Youth (15-17) $3.00 (must show ID for proof of age for Adult Lap Swim).

 Adult (18 to 49) $5.00

 Senior Citizens (50 and over) $3.00

Additional Information

The Plunge can be reached at (310) 781-7113. 

A surcharge will be added to all credit and debit card transactions. For current rates please call the Registration Office at (310) 618-2720. 

Please click the links below for more information on unhealthy air quality and lightning protocols. 

Unhealthy Air Quality Protocol.docx

Lightning Protocol

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