Coverage dated May 19, 2026
Santa Monica Pier area again ranks among California's most polluted beaches, report says Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles
The Santa Monica Pier ranked among California's most polluted beaches for the 10th consecutive year, according to Heal the Bay's annual report.
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ABC 7 Los Angeles
Santa Monica Pier area again ranks among California's most polluted beaches, report says ↗ (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles) Published May 19, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description The Santa Monica Pier ranked among California's most polluted beaches for the 10th consecutive year, according to Heal the Bay's annual report.
New York Post
California’s most polluted beaches revealed — iconic Santa Monica Pier sinks to bottom of the ranking again ↗ (opens New York Post) Published May 19, 2026
New York Post's feed description A new report ranked California beaches in terms of recorded fecal matter levels, pollution and more, with Playa Blanca and Santa Monica taking the top spots.
Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica Pier area among the dirtiest beaches again in new Beach Report Card ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times) Published May 19, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description Environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are teaming up to investigate and find solutions for the pier's poor water quality.
NBC Los Angeles
Santa Monica Pier again ranked among California's most polluted beaches ↗ (opens NBC Los Angeles) Published May 19, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description The Santa Monica Pier ranked among California’s most polluted beaches for the 10th consecutive year, according to Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card...
Lamag
Santa Monica Pier Ranks Among California’s Most Polluted ↗ (opens Lamag) Published May 19, 2026
Lamag's feed description Heal the Bay ranked Santa Monica Pier the second most polluted beach in California ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
