For Immediate Release:

February 10, 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:

· Strand Street extension at Santa Monica Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from Lifeguard Tower #24.

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

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

· Pena Creek at Las Tunas County Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

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

· Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey

Entire swim area.

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

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

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

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

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

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

Entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier at Santa Monica State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Santa Monica Canyon Storm Drain at Will Rogers State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

REASON FOR WARNING

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

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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