Beach Warnings for Los Angeles County May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

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:

Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

Malibu Pier in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach

The entire swim area.

Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

The entire swim area.

Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

The entire swim area.

Puerco Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

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:

Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. To view the map of impacted locations and for more information, please visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.