Dozens of beaches across several states are closed or have health advisories in place due to elevated bacteria levels.

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department warned of excessively high bacteria from street runoff at eight beaches.

Heal the Bay has released its annual report card on California beaches. The dirtiest include one in L.A. County and four in San Diego County.

Three popular California beaches landed on Surfrider’s list of 2024 Beach Bacteria Hot Spots, including sandy spots in San Luis Obispo County and the San Diego area, according to the report.

Looking for California’s top coastal getaways? USA Today reveals 2025’s best beaches, including Malibu, Ventura, Pismo Beach and seaside vacation destinations.

Looking at the list of worst beaches, a few zones can be identified: San Diego County (and just across the border), norther California (near San Francisco), and one outlier in Los Angeles County.

Three popular California beaches landed on Surfrider’s list of 2024 Beach Bacteria Hot Spots, including sandy spots in San Luis Obispo County and the San Diego area, according to the report.

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Millions of gallons of sewage, contaminated water and trash flood into California from Mexico every day, and beaches in Coronado, San Diego County, closed over the weekend because of it.

Looking for California’s top coastal getaways? USA Today reveals 2025’s best beaches, including Malibu, Ventura, Pismo Beach and seaside vacation destinations.