Various agencies in Los Angeles County regularly collect water samples and test the water quality. Occasionally, high levels of bacteria can be found in the samples, implying that the water might not ...

Santa Monica Beach ranked 18th among the "Best of the Best" U.S. Beaches, falling from the 7th spot it held last year, after ...

An ocean water closure enacted for beaches from Malibu to Santa Monica due to runoff from the Palisades Fire was lifted ...

The ocean water advisory from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach due to impacts from the Palisades Fire will remain in effect until further notice, the Los Angeles County Department of ...

The water closure, ordered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, affects beaches stretching from Las Flores State Beach in Malibu to Santa Monica State Beach. “Fire debris ...

City beach maintenance personnel found the woman unresponsive near lifeguard tower 1550, just north of the Santa Monica Pier around 7 a.m.

Mike Yardley describes his adventures in California's Santa Monica - with visits to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Venice ...

The body of a woman was found inside of a sleeping bag along the beach in Santa Monica. Police say her face showed visible signs of trauma.

known as Santa Monica State Beach, is renowned as one of the area's best, thanks to the soft sands, ideal weather and bevy of attractions. In addition to the gorgeous stretch of sand, the beach is ...