Los Angeles County beachgoers, take note: the Department of Public Health is waving the red flag on several popular spots along the coast. In an advisory issued yesterday, officials pinpointed a list of areas where ocean waters are currently deemed unsafe for public recreation due to excessive bacterial levels that fail to meet state health standards.
Those planning to hit the surf or sand at Santa Monica Pier, Inner Cabrillo Beach, Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach, Topanga Canyon Beach near the lagoon, the vicinity of Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach, and Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove should think twice. With advisories covering 100 yards in either direction from each specified location, ocean enthusiasts looking for a safe dip or a wave to ride might have to adjust their sails and head elsewhere.
However, Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey, Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, and Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach have all been given the all-clear. Recent testing shows that these areas have bounced back with water quality levels now falling snugly within the parameters of state regulations.
To stay updated on the status of beach conditions, Los Angeles residents and visitors can tap into the county's 24-hour beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662 for the latest information. Representatives at the Public Health Department can be reached directly at (626) 430-5360.
For a visual representation of impacted areas or further details, concerned citizens are encouraged to visit the Los Angeles County Public Health Beach Water Quality website.
