Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

News Release

For Immediate Release:

March 8, 2023

Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

  • Strand Street extension at Santa Monica Beach.
  • Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey.
  • Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach.
  • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica.
  • Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

vailable 24-hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. To view the map of impacted locations and for more information, please visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.