The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued ocean water use warnings for several beaches due to bacterial levels that exceed health standards. Specifically, they've flagged Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach, Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, and Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, to name a few, as spots where swimming, surfing, or frolicking in the waters could be less than ideal for your health.

In typical Los Angeles fashion, the list of no-go zones for beachgoers extends from the renowned Santa Monica Pier to the less trafficked Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro and conditions are such that, the sweet Pacific waters we often take for granted are now teeming with enough bacteria to potentially rain on anyone's beach parade. According to a bulletin issued on June 28th, these advisories are firmly in place due to recent tests that have showcased bacterial levels surpassing the comfort of health experts.

Some areas have come back from the brink with water quality levels now deemed safe according to state standards such as the Dockweiler State Beach near the Westchester Storm Drain.

As for the rest, officials advise keeping a distance of 100 yards from specified points where high bacterial counts were recorded. These warnings are about making sure the public's health isn't compromised while trying to catch a wave or soak up some California sun. For more updates and details on beach conditions, Los Angeles County has made information available around the clock via their beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5622 and through their website for those looking to stay informed on when it's finally safe to get back in the water.