For Immediate Release:

February 02, 2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

The warning applies to the following locations:

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

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

· Herondo Street storm drain in Hermosa Beach. Near Hermosa Tower TK

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

· Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey

Entire swim area.

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the Lagoon.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

Entire swim area.

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Santa Monica Canyon Storm Drain at Will Rogers State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Santa Monica Pier at Santa Monica State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

REASON FOR WARNING

These warnings are issued because recent water samples showed bacterial levels exceeding health standards, which may increase the risk of illness.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas after recent testing showed water quality levels within state standards:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24-hours a day on the County’s beach hotline: 1-800-525-5662. To View map of impacted locations and learn more, visit: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach

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