Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches Due to Elevated Bacteria
Summary
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water use warning on April 17, 2026, advising the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at five specific beaches due to elevated bacteria levels exceeding state health standards. Affected locations include Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica Pier, and Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Recent water samples showed bacterial levels that may increase the risk of illness. The public may call the County's beach hotline at 1-800-525-5662 or visit publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach for recorded information and maps of impacted locations.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water use warning on April 17, 2026, advising the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at five specific beaches due to elevated bacteria levels. The warning applies to Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica Pier, and Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. The advisory was triggered by recent water samples showing bacterial levels exceeding state health standards, which may increase the risk of illness.
Members of the public planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches should check the status of affected locations before entering ocean waters. Beachgoers, parents with young children, and individuals with compromised immune systems should pay particular attention to this advisory. Businesses operating near affected beaches, including hotels, restaurants, and rental shops, may wish to inform customers of current conditions.
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LISTING OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESS RELEASES
313 N. Figueroa Street, Room 806 | Los Angeles, CA 90012
| (213) 288-8144 | media@ph.lacounty.gov
For Immediate Release:
April 17, 2026
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards:
BEACH AREA WARNINGS:
The warning applies to the following locations:
· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
Entire swim area.
· Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
Entire swim area.
· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18
100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.
REASON FOR WARNING:
These warnings are issued because recent water samples showed bacterial levels exceeding health standards, which may increase the risk of illness.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24-hours a day on the County’s beach hotline: 1-800-525-5662. To View map of impacted locations and learn more, visit: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach
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