Ocean Water Use Warning for LA County Beaches Due to Elevated Bacteria

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 23, 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:

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State 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.

· Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

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

· Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu

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

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

REASON FOR WARNING:

These warnings are issued because recent water samples showed bacterial levels exceeding health standards, which may increase the risk of illness.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

· Herondo Street storm drain in Hermosa Beach. Near Hermosa Tower TK

· Ballona Creek at Dockweiler State Beach. Near Dockweiler Tower 40

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

· Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey

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