April 23, 2025
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media@ph.lacounty.gov
(626) 430-5360
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:
- Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu
     100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.
- Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach
     100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
- Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
     Entire swim area.
- Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach
     Entire swim area.
- Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach
     100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.
These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.
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 Pier in Santa Monica
- Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the County’s beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. To view map of impacted locations and for more information please visit:Â PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (626) 430-5360.