March 3, 2025
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Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
BEACH AREA WARNINGS (NON-FIRE RELATED):
- Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
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.
- Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey
The entire swim area. - Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
The entire swim area.
These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.
BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED (NON-FIRE RELATED):
Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:
- Wilshire Bl. storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica North Tower 12
- Ashland Ave. storm drain in Santa Monica. Santa Monica South Tower 28
- Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach
- Rose Avenue Storm Drain at Venice Beach
OCEAN WATER ADVISORY DUE TO FIRE IMPACTS:
The ocean water advisory due to fire impacts from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach remains in effect until further notice.
Beach goers may recreate on the sand but continue to be advised to stay away from visible fire debris and to stay out of the ocean water during any posted ocean advisory.
This information is also posted on the advisory hotline at 800-525-5662 and on the Environmental Health website; www.PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/beach
If you have any questions, please contact us at (626) 430-5360.