L.A. County Public Health Department issues ocean water use warnings for select beaches

A warning sign is posted advising against swimming in the waters off Santa Monica State Beach beside Santa Monica Pier on World Oceans Day on June 8, 2018.(FREDERIC …

A warning sign is posted advising against swimming in the waters off Santa Monica State Beach beside Santa Monica Pier on World Oceans Day on June 8, 2018.(FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

by: Iman Palm

Posted: Apr 27, 2023 / 11:07 AM PDT

Updated: Apr 27, 2023 / 12:18 PM PDT

As the summer-like weather hits Southern California, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents planning to visit select county beaches to stay out of the water.

The warnings were issued after tests concluded that high bacterial levels were prevalent in the water, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday.

Officials are encouraging beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the ocean water at the following locations:

Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach
Zuma Creek at Zuma Beach
Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu

However, it’s not all bad news for beachgoers. A high bacterial level warning has been cleared at Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach.

Residents can get more information on beach conditions by calling the county’s beach hotline at 1-800-525-5662 or by visiting the L.A. County Public Health website.