Southland/Los Angleles County beaches—
For Immediate Release:
October 05, 2026
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
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:
- Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
- Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
- Redondo Beach at Sapphire St.
100 yards up and down the coast from Sapphire Street.
- Portuguese Bend in Rancho Palos Verdes
Entire swim area.
- Rose Ave. Storm Drain at Venice Beach
Entire swim area.
- Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
- Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
- Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
- Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
- Torrance Beach at Malaga Cove. Just North of RAT Tower
100 yards up and down the coast from the lifeguard tower.
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 area(s) where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:
- Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove
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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