Health & Fitness
Ocean Water Use Warnings Extend At Santa Monica Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents before swimming at several local beaches.
![The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Tuesday night cautions residents before swimming at seven different beaches in the county.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/753660/20220315/104747/styles/patch_image/public/202201-pcs-beach-scene-fl-allen-3___15224700147.jpg)
SANTA MONICA, CA — An ocean water use warning was extended Tuesday night for people surfing or playing at several Los Angeles County beaches, including multiple Santa Monica beaches.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents before visiting the following beaches:
- Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
- Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
- Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
- Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu
- Pico-Kenter Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach Tower 20
- Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
- Strand Extension at Santa Monica Beach
"The warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested," public health officials said.
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Anyone who wants to access recorded information on beach conditions can call the county's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. To view map of impacted locations and for more information please visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.
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