High Bacteria Levels Recorded at Bay Area Beach
According to the Surfrider Foundation's annual Clean Water Report, Pacifica State Beach was found to have bacteria levels that exceed state health standards in 71% of its 2024 samples.
That's an increase from the 2023 number of 54%.
The report noted that efforts are underway to "raise public awareness and investigate the sources of pollution in San Pedro Creek, which flows to the Pacific Ocean at Linda Mar Beach."
The beach is known to locals as Linda Mar, and it ranked among the top "hot spots" for bacteria in the national report from the Surfrider Foundation.
Kahalu'u, Kahalu'u, Oahu, Hawaii held the top spot with 92% of samples recorded returning excessive pollution. Windmill Beach at Sag Harbor, New York made the list, as did Park View Kayak Launch at Miami Beach, Florida and Imperial Beach in San Diego, California.
The foundation said that the levels of bacteria in these beaches poses danger to swimmers, surfers and families who travel to them.
"Each location regularly shows dangerous levels of fecal-indicator bacteria tied to human illnesses, including gastrointestinal issues, flu-like symptoms, and serious skin conditions like MRSA and staph infections.'
The outlook doesn't look much better for 2025 when it comes to Linda Mar, as 10 of the 15 samples tested from the beach so far this year have returned high levels of bacteria.
In addition to its scenic locale for surfing, Linda Mar is also known for its unique Taco Bell location. The store was transformed into a Taco Bell Cantina in 2019, meaning that it now serves alcoholic drinks.
The restaurant includes a walk-up counter for quick orders, but patrons are also able to enjoy their meals or drinks with the warmth of an indoor-outdoor fireplace. Seating is also available both indoors and outdoors.
We'll see if the beach can reduce pollution and bacteria, ultimately providing a safer experience for travelers after the shocking results of the 2024 tests.
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