Closures: These beaches are closed to water contact due to sewage spills that may impact recreational waters.

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Advisories: Water contact should be avoided at the following beaches due to bacterial levels that exceed health standards:

La Jolla

Station: Children's Pool

Status Since: Sept 1997

Reason: On-going contamination by harbor seals

Misson Bay

Station: Bonita Cove, eastern shoreline

Status Since: May 30

Reason: Bacterial levels exceed health standards

San Diego Bay

Station: Shelter Island shoreline park

Status Since: May 17

Reason: Bacterial levels exceed health standards

For beaches next to storm drains, rivers, and lagoon outlets:

During dry weather avoid contact with runoff and recreational waters within 75 feet from where runoff enters ocean or bay waters. An epidemiological study has correlated urban runoff to an increased risk of illness among ocean users near these outlets.

Re-opened: Field measurements indicate these waters are now safe for recreational use. Signs have been removed at the following locations:

Encinitas, Leucadia

Grandview south to "D" Street, including Beacon's, Stone Steps and Moonlight Beach.

Status Since: June 3 and 4.