7 Beaches To Avoid Swimming At During This Week's Heat Wave

LOS ANGELES, CA — High bacteria levels prompted public health officials on Thursday to warn against getting in the water at seven Los Angeles County beaches.

The LA County Department of Public Health collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels and issues warnings when levels exceed health standards.

Officials warned on Thursday that swimming in the water at the following beaches may cause illness:

• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro (entire swim area)
• Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu (100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps)
• The Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the club border fence)
• Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey (entire swim area)
• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps)
• Santa Monica Pier (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier)
• Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier)

Information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline at 800- 525-5662. More information is available at the public health department's website.