Check the beach before swimming
Water quality can vary by beach section and day. Consult the county for current advisories.
Your next steps
- Look up the exact beach and section with LA County. An advisory for one location does not describe the entire coast.
- Read the date, any advisory or closure and official instructions. Check again on the day you go.
- Follow signs and lifeguard instructions on site. Water quality does not describe currents, surf or other swimming risks.
- If there is an advisory, choose a land-based alternative such as a coastal walk. Clear-looking water is not a reason to ignore a closure.
Check current conditions with the official source below. This is practical preparation; conditions and prices have not been independently reverified.