Santa Monica Beach Under Ocean Bacteria Warning

SANTA MONICA, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water warning due to increases in bacteria on the shores of many LA beaches — including Santa Monica.

The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Thursday, the division found the ocean water 100 yards up and down Santa Monica Beach from the pier as well as the Pico-Kenter storm drain exceeded state standards for bacterial levels.

Additional beaches that received warnings include:

• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
• Malaga Cove Creek at Palos Verdes Beach
• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey
• 100 yards up and down the coast from the Windward storm drain at Venice City Beach

The Department of Public Health discourages swimming in the water at the beach because it may cause illness.

The public may see warning signs displayed at the beach. To view a list of the locations visit the Public Health Department’s website. The list will be updated when conditions change and the water is found to be safe to swim, surf and play in again.