Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

News Release UPDATED

For Immediate Release:

October 10, 2025

 

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:

  • Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach

         100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

  • White Point at Royal Palms Beach

         100 yards from the lifeguard station.

  • Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

         Entire swim area.

  • Sweetwater Canyon storm drain at Carbon Canyon Beach

         Entire swim area.

  • Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

         100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

  • Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

         Entire swim area.

  • 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:

  • Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach
  • El Matador State Beach
  • Windward storm drain at Venice Beach
  • Corral Creek at Corral Beach. Corral Tower 2
  • Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu
  • Malibu Pier in Malibu
  • Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu

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

If you have any questions, please contact us at (626) 430-5360.