Ocean Water Warning Issued for LA County Beaches

LISTING OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESS RELEASES

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For Immediate Release:

April 20, 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:

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

· 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.

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:

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

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