For Immediate Release:

March 13, 2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) 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:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

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 areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

· Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu

· Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey

· Pulga storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach. Will Rogers Tower 5 is on drain

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

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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