The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning on several local beaches, advising against a splash due to unsavory water conditions. Paddlers, surfers, and the general public are being told to keep away from certain contaminated stretches along the coast where bacterial levels are ringing the alarm.
The affected areas include the full swim zones of Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro and Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, along with waters spanning 100 yards on either side of the Manhattan Beach and Santa Monica piers. Officials are urgently telling residents to thoroughly avoid swimming, surfing, and getting into any type of gameplay in the ocean near these hotspots. These advisories come into effect when bacterial contents in the water threaten to boldly exceed public health standards.
If you're itching for more details or want to check if you can finally dive back in, the beach closure hotline, operating around the clock at 1-800-525-5662, will offer recorded updates. Public health officials will also provide maps and further information on their website, guiding you away from the germy grip of affected beaches.
