The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

-Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove

         The entire swim area.

-Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

         The entire swim area.

-Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

         The entire swim area.

-Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

         The entire swim area.

-Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

         100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

-Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

         100 yards up and down the coast of the creek.

-Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

         100 yards up and down the coast of the storm drain.

-Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

         100 yards up and down the coast of the storm drain.

-Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

         100 yards up and down the coast of the storm drain.

-Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

         The entire swim area.

-Malibu Pier in Malibu

         100 yards up and down the coast of the pier.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.