Palos Verdes Beach Under Ocean Bacteria Warning

PALOS VERDES, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an ocean water warning due to increases in bacteria on the shores of many LA beaches — including Palos Verdes.

The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Thursday, the division found the ocean water at the Malaga Cove Creek at Palos Verdes Beach exceeded state standards for bacterial levels.

Additional beaches that received warnings include:

• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey
• 100 yards up and down the coast from the Windward storm drain at Venice City Beach
• 100 yards up and down the coast from the Santa Monica Pier
• 100 yards up and down the coast from the Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach

The Department of Public Health discourages swimming in the water at the beach because it may cause illness.

The public may see warning signs displayed at the beach. To view a list of the locations visit the Public Health Department’s website. The list will be updated when conditions change and the water is found to be safe to swim, surf and play in again.