In Marina del Rey, the entire swim area at Mother’s Beach is under advisory, meaning visitors are urged to avoid water contact altogether.
Health officials are warning residents to avoid entering the ocean at several beaches in western Los Angeles County, including areas in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Venice and Marina del Rey, due to elevated bacteria levels that could pose a risk of illness.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said recent water testing found bacteria exceeding state standards in multiple locations, prompting advisories against swimming, surfing or playing in affected waters.
In Santa Monica, warnings are in effect near the Santa Monica Pier, as well as around the Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, where contamination extends about 100 yards in both directions.
In Pacific Palisades, impacted areas include portions of Will Rogers State Beach near storm drains and creek outlets, including locations near Towers 5 and 18.
Further south in Venice, officials issued a warning near the Topsail Street extension, affecting ocean water roughly 100 yards along the الساحل.
In Marina del Rey, the entire swim area at Mother’s Beach is under advisory, meaning visitors are urged to avoid water contact altogether.
Health officials said such warnings are typically issued when runoff, sewage discharge or other contamination leads to increased bacteria levels, which can cause illness in swimmers.
The advisories will remain in place until follow-up testing shows water quality has returned to acceptable levels.
