Coast Quality
Beach and water quality updates for Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties
Beach and water quality updates for Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties
Seafood Watch:
There are no advisories in Southern CA for shellfish, lobsters, or crabs at this time.
(CDPH+ CDFW ~ Jan 2026)
Ocean Water Quality Reports
~ Updated every Friday ~
Beach Quality Key
Red : "Ocean water is closed due to sewage or contaminated water."
Yellow : "Ocean water bacteria levels exceed state health standards and may cause illness"
Grey : No recent samples tested
Ventura County beach water quality is shown through their app, VC Safe Beaches.
Status of Ventura County beaches shown below:
Rincon Beach (8050 Puesta Del Sol)
Rincon Beach (8120 Puesta Del Sol)
La Conchita
Oil Piers Beach
Hobson County Park Beach
Faria County Park Beach
Mondos Cove Beach
Solimar Beach
Emma Wood State Beach
Surfer's Point at Seaside
Promenade Park Beach (Figueroa St)
Promenade Park Beach (Redwood)
San Buenaventura State Beach:
~ CA St
~ Kalorama Beach
~ San Jon Rd
~ Weymouth Ln
~ Dover Ln
Marina Park Beach
Peninsula Beach/Harbor Cove
Surfers Knoll Beach
Oxnard Beach:
(5th St)
Outrigger
Falkirk Ave
Starfish Dr.
Hollywood Beach:
~ La Crescenta St
~ Los Robles St
Hobie Beach
C.I. Harbor Beach Park
Silverstrand Beach:
~ Santa Paula Ave
~ Sawtelle Ave
~ San Nicholas Ave
Port Hueneme Beach Park
Ormond Beach:
~ J St
~ Industrial
~ Arnold Road
Point Mugu Beach
Thornhill Broome Beach
Sycamore Cove Beach
County Line
Staircase Beach
Due to water quality reports from LA County Department of Public Health from rainfall or other ocean water conditions, Public health states" 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."
They suggest to avoid these beaches in particular:
·Wilshire Blvd. storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica North Tower 12 - 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
East Wilshire Blvd. storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica North Tower 12 - 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove - Entire swim area
Avalon Beach at Catalina Island, west of the pier - Entire swim area west of the Green Pleasure Pier.
Torrance Beach at Malaga Cove. North of RAT Tower - 100 yards up and down the coast from the lifeguard tower.
Redondo Beach at Sapphire St. - 100 yards up and down the coast from Sapphire Street.
Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach - 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove - 100 yards up and down the coast from Paradise Cove Pier.
Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach - Entire swim area.
Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro - Entire swim area.
Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica - 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
All beaches in OC are within safe levels according to state standards except the following:
All OC beaches are within state standards
For more information on these beaches visit their site.
To get water quality reports for specific beaches across CA/OR/WA, please check Heal the Bay's Beach Report Card
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Website
CDFW Regional Offices:
916-445-0411
Hotline to leave a message:
1 888 334-CALTIP (888 334-2258)
Send an anonymous tip to CDFW by texting "CALTIP", followed by a space and the message, to 847411 (tip411)
Download the CALTIP app to upload photos as well
West Coast
NOAA Fisheries West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network - 1-866-767-6114
West Coast Stranding Hotline: 1-866-767-6114
Entanglement Reporting Hotline: 1-877-SOS-WHAL or 1-877-767-9425
LA County
Marine Mammal Care Center- 1-800-39-WHALE (1-800-399-4253)
Volunteer-staffed Bird Helpline: 1-866-SOS-BIRD (866-767-2473).
Orange County
Pacific Marine Mammal Center- 949-494-3050
Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, harassment includes:
Chasing or pursuing sea lions. Including letting your dog chase them.
Throwing objects at them.
Touching, grabbing, or attempting to ride them.
Cornering them or intentionally causing them to flee.
Disturbing behaviors such as resting, feeding, nursing, breeding, or sheltering.
Feeding or attempting to feed them.
It's a federal crime to interact with these animals in these ways. So if you aren't sure if what you're witnessing or doing is bad, when in doubt: If you aren't only using your eyes and ears to enjoy their cuteness from afar, you're too close.
Leave them alone. It's that simple.