Los Angeles beachgoers should think twice before diving into the waves this week, with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issuing an ocean water use warning for several popular spots. Increased bacterial levels have led to advisories against swimming, surfing, and playing at Inner Cabrillo Beach, Topanga Canyon Beach, and several other locations, according to the County of Los Angeles.
Water quality advisories have been issued for several Los Angeles County beaches after tests found elevated bacteria levels that could pose health risks. The warnings cover the entire swim area at Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. A 100-yard stretch near the lagoon at Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, the vicinity of Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach. The area around Santa Monica Pier, the Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach, and Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, each with a 100-yard caution zone, as per the County of Los Angeles.
The Department of Public Health has lifted warnings for Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, reflecting improving water quality conditions there. For those looking to stay informed on the go, a beach closure hotline offers recorded information 24 hours a day at 1-800-525-5662—and for visitors who still have questions about the advisories, the health department can be reached at (626) 430-5360.
