Health & Fitness
Bacteria Warning Extends For Waters Near Santa Monica Pier
Authorities warned of unsafe bacteria levels at multiple Los Angeles beaches, including the Santa Monica Pier.
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SANTA MONICA, CA — Bacteria warnings were lifted at two locations in Santa Monica and extended at the Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health authorities announced Thursday night.
Warnings were issued for several Westside and South Bay beaches. Here is the full list:
- Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu
- Windward Storm Drain at Venice Beach
- Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu
- Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove
- Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach
- Solstice Creek Dan Blocker County Beach
- Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach
- Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
- Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
- Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu
Authorities advised against getting in the water at these beaches.
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Some bacteria warnings were lifted Thursday in Redondo Beach, San Pedro and Santa Monica. The following beaches are no longer under a bacteria warning:
- Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach
- Topaz Street Jetty at Redondo Beach
- Wilshire Boulevard Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica North Tower
- Ashland Avenue Storm Drain in Santa Monica. Santa Monica South Tower 28
- Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
Visit the Los Angeles County public health department's website to see a full map of which beaches to avoid.
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