Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

News Release UPDATED

For Immediate Release:

October 16, 2024

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 AREA WARNINGS: 

  • Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

         The entire swim area.

  • Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

         100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

  • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

         100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

  • Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

         100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

  • Outer Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

    100 yards from the lifeguard station.
  • Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach

    100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

  • Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

    The entire swim area.

  • Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach

    100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

  • Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach

    100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

 

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

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/.