9 Dirty California Beaches You Should Avoid This Summer

From the report: "While beach water quality at the Malibu Pier and Redondo Pier has been inconsistent over the past few years, this year’s mediocre dry weather grades are an indicator of pollution problems at these sites."

"An adjacent storm drain, carrying urban runoff from a nearby shopping center and golf course likely contributed to Stillwater Cove’s poor beach water quality this past year."

This is the most polluted beach in the report: "Human fecal sources were linked to corroded sewer pipes and faulty storm drain infrastructure."

"Potential bacteria sources include onsite sewage treatment systems, wildlife, domestic animals, and vegetation."

"Results conclude that the storm drain system in Lovers Point is contaminated with human sewage."

"The Santa Monica Pier has a long history of chronic beach pollution and is back on the Beach Bummer list at No. 7."

"Capitola Beach has a history of chronically polluted beach water and this year’s inclusion marks its third appearance on the Beach Bummer List in the past six years."

"Mother’s Beach is an enclosed beach, meaning it is protected from open ocean currents and tends to have poor beach water circulation."

"After more than $20 million invested in improving water quality at Cabrillo’s enclosed beach, it is still violating fecal bacteria TMDL limits."