LA County warns against swimming at several beaches, including Santa Monica Pier, due to high bacterial levels.

Millions of people visit Santa Monica beaches each year, but if you swim near the pier area, be warned that the water is the most polluted in the state, according to Heal the Bay’s research.

A billboard-sized fire damage map now on display at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is helping residents, visitors and ...

The beach adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier has again been named one of California’s most polluted, landing in second place on Heal the Bay’s annual “Beach Bummer” list, part of the ...

CHLA’s 9th Annual Walk & Play L.A. will take place on June 7 at 8 a.m. at the Santa Monica Pier. The honorary event co-host, ...

The environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay released its annual Beach Report Card on Thursday and for the fourth year in a row, the beach at the Santa Monica Pier has made the beach bummer list ...

to a spot above Santa Monica Bay, the Santa Monica Pier is the beach's most recognizable landmark. Not only will you see it in countless photos of the city, but you'll also catch a glimpse of it ...

As temperatures rise across the Southland, droves of people will hit the beach in search of a reprieve — but you might want ...

LA County Public Health warns of high bacterial levels at several beaches, advising against ocean water activities near ...

The beach at the Santa Monica Pier, has been named one of California's dirtiest beaches for the second consecutive year by environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay. The beach ranked No. 2 on the list ...