The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued ocean water use warnings for a handful of popular beaches stretching from Malibu to San Pedro.
Specific areas flagged in the warnings include Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey and both the Outer and Inner Cabrillo Beaches in San Pedro. At Santa Monica Pier, it’s advised to avoid the waters for 100 yards in either direction from the pier. Meanwhile, Topanga Canyon and Big Rock beaches in Malibu have similar buffer zones. The reason for this caution is bacterial levels at these sites have shot past health standards in recent tests, posing potential health risks to unwary swimmers.
The county has made it easy to keep yourself informed before you pack up your beach towel. A 24-hour beach closure hotline has been set up at 1-800-525-5662, where you can get the latest updates on beach conditions. Additionally, the Public Health Department’s website offers a detailed map of the impacted areas, for those who prefer a visual guide…