Beaches

More beaches in Los Angeles County are adding access mats on the sand to expand accessibility for those who use wheelchairs and other assisted transportation.

More beaches in Los Angeles County are adding access mats on the sand to expand accessibility for those who use wheelchairs and other assisted transportation.

The annual April 22 holiday is a good reminder not just of how far climate protection measures have come in 52 years, but also of everything the natural world has to offer.

A beach water use advisory is in effect at LA County Beaches until Thursday at 10 a.m., because recent rainfall may have washed bacteria, chemical and debris into the water.

Hail and snow hit SoCal after days of heat. Lightning warnings also shut down LA County beaches.

Southern California went from extreme heat to extreme cold, with several areas getting pounded by hail, and some even getting snow.

Officials have issued health warnings for ocean water use at several beaches in Los Angeles County due to bacteria levels. Use the Department of Public Health’s interactive map to see locations.

With inland temperatures soaring into triple digit territory, the beach is the place to be for tens of thousands of visitors on Labor Day. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2021.

Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange Counties could see high tides, strong rip currents and other dangerous conditions for all but the most experienced of surfers and swimmers.

Malibu beaches are hazardous for all but the most experienced of swimmers and surfers until Saturday evening. Mekahlo Medina reports for NBC4 on August 20, 2021.

Several Los Angeles County beaches near Dockweiler State Beach continue to exceed state standards for bacteria in water, according to the Department of Public Health.

Dry, with most temperatures in the 80s. If you visit the beach to cool down, keep in mind that there’s a warning for certain beaches in SoCal. Shanna Mendiola has the forecast for Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a health alert regarding elevated bacteria levels at several beaches near Dockweiler and El Segundo — in the area of the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, which spilled 17 million gallons of raw sewage into the ocean on July 11.

Health experts found bacteria in the water around Playa del Rey that exceeds state standards. Today in LA reports on July 29, 2021.

A power outage Sunday at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant caused untreated sewage to spill into the ocean.

It’s the weekend so many people have been waiting for – and they’re not wasting any time getting out to the coastal areas to celebrate. Fiesta Island reached full capacity by 3 p.m., but that’s not the only place people flocked to in San Diego this holiday weekend. Locals and tourists on Oceanside Pier didn’t let Saturday afternoon’s cloudy...

Orange County, at 10 beaches, took the lead on the Heal the Bay Honor Roll list of 35 California beaches with perfect year-round water-quality grades. Los Angeles County had seven beaches on the list.

Dr. Beach revealed his annual list of top U.S. beaches. Is your favorite beach on the list?

After a year of pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions, Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman hopes his 30th annual list of the best beaches in the Unites States will be a welcome reprieve from coronavirus struggles

North Beach in Burlington, where the temperature hit 90 Thursday, was the place to cool off in Lake Champlain, play some games and even get your COVID-19 vaccine.