Beach Closures Due to High Bacteria Levels
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a warning to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in ocean waters at nine area beaches due to high bacteria levels.
Affected Beaches
The following beaches have bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested:
- Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms
- Marie Canyon storm drain at Puerco Beach in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps
- Castlerock storm drain at Topanga County Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain
- Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, entire swim area
- Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, entire swim area
- Santa Monica Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier
- Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica South Tower 20, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain
- Herondo Street storm drain in Hermosa Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain
- Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove, 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek
Beach Conditions
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach closure hotline, 1-800-525-5662. A map of impacted locations and more information can be found at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.
Recent Updates
Earlier warnings have been lifted for the waters at the Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach and at Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu — where recent samples produced water-quality levels within state standards, the health department said.
Conclusion
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises visitors to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in ocean waters at the affected beaches until further notice. It is essential to prioritize public health and safety by following these guidelines.
FAQs
Q: Why are the beaches closed?
A: The beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels in the ocean waters, which exceed health standards.
Q: Which beaches are affected?
A: The following nine beaches are affected: Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, Marie Canyon storm drain at Puerco Beach in Malibu, Castlerock storm drain at Topanga County Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica Pier, Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Herondo Street storm drain in Hermosa Beach, and Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove.
Q: Where can I find more information?
A: Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach closure hotline, 1-800-525-5662. A map of impacted locations and more information can be found at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.
Q: Are there any updates on beach conditions?
A: Yes, earlier warnings have been lifted for the waters at the Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach and at Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu — where recent samples produced water-quality levels within state standards, the health department said.
