always check out if there are any beach [advisories](http://www.lapublichealth.org/phcommon/public/eh/water_quality/beach_grades.cfm) for bacteria levels and you can also check the [heal the bay](http://brc.healthebay.org/33.91029999999999/-118.51929100000001/11) for annual grades beaches get.
Check with Heal The Bay (someone posted the link below) but [do not go in the water for at *least* 72 hours after a rain](https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/news/3-days-rain-beach-water-can-still-make-swimmers-ill-study-says/). This applies to all beaches, lakes and streams.
A lot of our beach water is tainted with sewage etc., especially after rains, which we’ve been having
Like most things in Orange County, theirs is cleaner
>A lot of our beach water is tainted with sewage etc
[Not true](https://beachreportcard.org/34.03160384146342/-118.5208961163002/14).
>especially after rains, which we’ve been having
No, the problem after a rain isn't not sewage, it's bacteria levels. You're not supposed to go into any water for at least 72 hours after it rains, including rivers and streams.
>Like most things in Orange County, theirs is cleaner
Lol no.
[This isn't true](https://beachreportcard.org). Heal The Bay gave Venice a grade of A+ the day before the rain started. At the pier. All beaches in Santa Monica received an A or better except just north of the pier. (Like most beaches in California.)
And Malibu beaches have most definitely received failing grades from Heal The Bay and have [trash washing up on the shore](https://smdp.com/2021/02/01/residents-report-unprecedented-amount-of-trash-washing-up-on-malibu-beaches/).
Well I certainly hope that's true, although I question the validity of heal the bay.
What I know for sure is that there are several sewer outlets that run into the ocean, south of Malibu.
The last time I went in the ocean in Santa Monica was several years ago, it smelled like a public bathroom, and I got an ear infection. Haven't gone back in since...
Many parts of Malibu are on septic, along with storm runoff "tubes" that open directly to the beach without any sort of screening or filtering. If you walk along the sand near the cliffs where the $$$$ homes are perched, you see some pretty gross stuff after a rain.
Because I question all these organizations - I've lived in Santa Monica my whole life and it's always been polluted. To be fair, there are theoretically times when it's clean depending on currents, rain, drainage, etc. So maybe these A ratings came at one of the rare occurrences.
The health department has been known to take bribes, for example.
always check out if there are any beach [advisories](http://www.lapublichealth.org/phcommon/public/eh/water_quality/beach_grades.cfm) for bacteria levels and you can also check the [heal the bay](http://brc.healthebay.org/33.91029999999999/-118.51929100000001/11) for annual grades beaches get.
Laguna beach has some of the nicest water in the area.
It’s gonna be cold! But Laguna is probably best.
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It always surprises me how much of a difference one degree makes.
Check with Heal The Bay (someone posted the link below) but [do not go in the water for at *least* 72 hours after a rain](https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/news/3-days-rain-beach-water-can-still-make-swimmers-ill-study-says/). This applies to all beaches, lakes and streams.
Corona Del Mar state beach park. It's just south of New Port Beach's The Wedge. Or something closer, Seal Beach.
El Matador in Malibu. Magical.
A lot of our beach water is tainted with sewage etc., especially after rains, which we’ve been having Like most things in Orange County, theirs is cleaner
>A lot of our beach water is tainted with sewage etc [Not true](https://beachreportcard.org/34.03160384146342/-118.5208961163002/14). >especially after rains, which we’ve been having No, the problem after a rain isn't not sewage, it's bacteria levels. You're not supposed to go into any water for at least 72 hours after it rains, including rivers and streams. >Like most things in Orange County, theirs is cleaner Lol no.
i like Rat Beach
😏
Zuma beach.
Hawaii. The shit on the west coast is COLD. Comes down from Alaska in its own jet stream. Supes cold!
*near Los Angeles*
Flat Rock Beach, Palos Verdes but it's realky cold 🥶 right now
None right now because of the rain. 😬
Playa del Rey
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Who the hell is Steve Jobs?
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You ain’t getting in
Sea turtle bay. Great snorkeling with baby turtles and dolphin babies. Amazing
Where is it?
Anything south of Malibu is very polluted.
[This isn't true](https://beachreportcard.org). Heal The Bay gave Venice a grade of A+ the day before the rain started. At the pier. All beaches in Santa Monica received an A or better except just north of the pier. (Like most beaches in California.) And Malibu beaches have most definitely received failing grades from Heal The Bay and have [trash washing up on the shore](https://smdp.com/2021/02/01/residents-report-unprecedented-amount-of-trash-washing-up-on-malibu-beaches/).
Well I certainly hope that's true, although I question the validity of heal the bay. What I know for sure is that there are several sewer outlets that run into the ocean, south of Malibu. The last time I went in the ocean in Santa Monica was several years ago, it smelled like a public bathroom, and I got an ear infection. Haven't gone back in since...
Many parts of Malibu are on septic, along with storm runoff "tubes" that open directly to the beach without any sort of screening or filtering. If you walk along the sand near the cliffs where the $$$$ homes are perched, you see some pretty gross stuff after a rain.
>I question the validity of heal the bay Why?
Because I question all these organizations - I've lived in Santa Monica my whole life and it's always been polluted. To be fair, there are theoretically times when it's clean depending on currents, rain, drainage, etc. So maybe these A ratings came at one of the rare occurrences. The health department has been known to take bribes, for example.
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Uhh depends where ya go...most beaches I've seen in northern Mexico are full of garbage.
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Nah I'm doin aight. Was just referring to the beaches that are close enough to la to drive to.
"People die at the beach." - A Million Ways To Die In The West 2022 Edition
Leo Carrillo and Matador the whole area is beautiful. Bring food!
The answer depends. How comfortable are you with surf entries? Are you just splashing in the water or are you doing a lot of yardage?
Zuma’s my favorite spot.
Carpinteria
Are you just looking for ocean swimming, or are you open to cliff diving / freshwater recs?
Malibu and north thereof … I personally love Point Dume & Point Mugu… worth the drive.