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LA County beaches under ocean water use warning

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Published  June 21, 2023 7:38am PDT
Los Angeles County
FOX 11

Ocean Advisory issued for high bacteria levels

Swimming, surfing, and just playing in the water is not advised for several Southern California beaches.

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. - Several Los Angeles County beaches are under an ocean water use warning due to an increase in unsafe bacteria levels. 

People are advised to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean water at the following beaches:

  •  Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
  • Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu
  • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
  • Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

Officials warned people who go into the ocean during this time could become sick and are advised to exercise caution. 

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. To view the map of impacted locations and for more information, visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/