Los Angeles County's coastal hotspots just got a bit less inviting, following a public health warning issued for several beach areas. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising beachgoers to stay out of the ocean due to elevated bacterial levels that have been detected in the water. The advisory encompasses popular surfing and swimming locations, including Santa Monica Pier, and parts of Dockweiler State Beach, as per the County of Los Angeles, California.

Areas immediately adjacent to creek outfalls, piers, storm drains, and public restrooms are under particular scrutiny, with the department specifying ranges of 100 yards up and down the coast from identified points. This reflects a broader caution against water activities like swimming and surfing near these potential contamination sources. According to the County of Los Angeles, California, the Public Health Department outlined the full list of impacted sites, including Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach, Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, and several others noted for their exposure to bacterial hotspots.

However, it's not all bad news on the water front. Certain Los Angeles County beaches have been given the all-clear after new tests showed water quality levels that fell within state health standards. Areas such as Malibu Pier and Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach were lifted from the advisory, signaling improved conditions for ocean enthusiasts.

Local residents looking to stay updated on beach conditions have access to a 24-hour beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662. For additional details, and a map of affected areas, the Public Health Department's official website serves as a resource for the most current advisories. As reported by the County of Los Angeles, California, new water quality tests are conducted on a regular basis, with updates to advisories following swiftly should there be changes in bacterial levels.