LA County Public Health

Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches Due to Elevated Bacteria

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.

Ocean Water Warning Issued for LA County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water use warning on April 20, 2026, for five beach areas where recent water samples showed bacterial levels exceeding state health standards. Affected locations include Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey, and Santa Monica Pier. One beach area, Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach, was cleared after water quality returned to acceptable levels. The public is advised to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the affected locations.

Ocean Water Warning Issued for Six LA County Beaches Due to Elevated Bacteria

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued ocean water use warnings for six beaches due to elevated bacteria levels exceeding state health standards. The affected locations include Ballona Creek at Dockweiler State Beach, Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey, and Santa Monica Pier. Recent water samples showed bacterial levels that may increase the risk of illness for those who swim, surf, or play in these waters.