Ocean Water Warning Issued For Santa Monica Pier Due To High Bacteria Levels
By Mark Nero
Published on March 24, 2026.
The LA County Department of Public Health has issued a warning for the ocean near the Santa Monica Pier, along with several other beaches in the South Bay. The warning indicates high bacterial levels that may increase illness. The county's beach hotline is staffed 24-hour by hand.
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