4 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 four 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:

• Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms)
• Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove (100 yards up and down the coast from the creek)
• Malibu Pier (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier)
• 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)
• Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.)

Meantime, earlier warnings were lifted at several beaches after recent sample results indicated water quality levels within state standards:

• Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach (near Tower 18)
• Dockweiler State Beach (Culver Boulevard storm drain)
• Topanga Canyon Beach
• Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

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.