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For Immediate Release:
July 23, 2024
Beach Closure and Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
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:
BEACH AREAS CLOSED:
The following sites continue to remain closed due to a recent sewage discharge:
- Dockweiler State Beach, one mile south from Ballona Creek
- Venice Beach, one mile north from Ballona Creek
BEACH AREA WARNINGS:
- Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach
The entire swim area.
- Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove
The entire swim area.
- Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach
The entire swim area.
- Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.
- Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach
The entire swim area.
- Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach
The entire swim area.
- Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove
100 yards up and down the coast from the Paradise Cove Pier.
- Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
The entire swim area.
- Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach
The entire swim area.
- Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu
100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.
- Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.
- Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.
BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:
Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:
- Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 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/.
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