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. An ...

Buried in this year’s edition of Heal the Bay’s 34th annual “Beach Report Card,” issued Wednesday, July 17, is a number that’s critical to the health of ocean lovers of every stripe ...

The organization's Beach Report Card ranks the most polluted and cleanest beaches in the state based on water quality tests from April 2024 to March 2025, evaluating harmful bacteria levels.