3 Malibu Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

MALIBU, CA — High bacteria levels prompted public health officials on Monday to warn against getting in the water at eight Los Angeles County beaches, including three in Malibu.

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.

This week, officials warned that swimming in the water at the following beaches may cause illness:

• Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu (100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon)
• Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica South Tower 20 (100 yards up and down the coast from the Pico-Kenter storm drain)
• Will Rogers State Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from Pulga storm drain)
• Dan Blocker County Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from Solstice Creek)
• Marie Canyon storm drain at Puerco Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps)
• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
• Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey
• Santa Monica Pier (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. A map of impacted locations and more information is available at the public health department's website.