For Immediate Release:

April 22, 2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health 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:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

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

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

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

· Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach

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

· Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

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

· Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu

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

· Ballona Creek at Dockweiler State Beach. Near Dockweiler Tower 40

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

Entire swim area.

· Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey

Entire swim area.

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 where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

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

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

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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