High bacteria levels have prompted the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to issue ocean water use warnings for multiple county beaches.
Officials are encouraging beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the ocean water at the following locations:
- 100 yards up and down the coast from the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
- 100 yards up and down the coast from the Pico-Kenter Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach near South Tower 20
- 100 yards up and down the coast from the Ashland Avenue Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach near South Tower 28
- 100 yards up and down the coast from Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach
- 100 yards up and down the coast from the Rose Avenue Storm Drain at Venice Beach
- Entire swim area at Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey
- 100 yards up and down the coast from the Wilshire Boulevard Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach near North Tower 12
- Entire swim area at Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
However, it’s not all bad news. Warnings have been lifted for some beach areas where water quality has improved, including:
- Herondo Street Storm Drain in Hermosa Beach
- Malibu Pier in Malibu
- Entire swim area at Corral Creek at Corral Beach near Corral Tower 2 in Malibu
- Entire swim area at Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach in Malibu
- Entire swim area at Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach in Malibu
An ocean water advisory remains in effect for areas impacted by recent wildfires, spanning from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach.
While beachgoers are allowed to access the sand, officials advise them to avoid visible fire debris and remain out of the water until further notice.
Residents can get more information on beach conditions by calling the county beach hotline at 1-800-525-5662 or visiting the L.A. County Public Health website.
