Looking to beat the heat? Avoid these LA County beaches

Topline:

If you’re hoping to hit the water during this triple-digit heat wave, L.A. County is warning people to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean at nearly a dozen beaches .

Why it matters: The bacteria levels have exceeded health standards when last tested and could cause you to get sick, according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

Which beaches:

• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, the entire swim area.
• Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach, the entire swim area.
• Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove, the entire swim area.
• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, the entire swim area.
• Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach, the entire swim area.
• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.
• Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, 100 yards up and down the coast from the Paradise Cove Pier.
• Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.
• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
• Pena Creek at Las Tunas County Beach, 100 yards in each direction of the outfall.

What’s next: Public health officials collect ocean samples at least once a week, so the water use warning will be lifted once the bacteria levels return to a more acceptable standard.

Go deeper: Learn more about SoCal’s beaches.