Santa Monica, CA – April 1, 2025 – On Tuesday morning, Los Angeles County Lifeguards, in coordination with the Department of Beaches and Harbors, began repositioning lifeguard towers along Santa Monica Beach in preparation for the spring and summer seasons.
Using two tractors, the crew moved four lifeguard towers back to their frontline positions near the shoreline. The seasonal relocation marks the beginning of the department’s ramp-up for increased beachgoer activity in the warmer months.
“We’re getting ready for spring and summer,” said LA County Fire Department Lifeguard Captain Smith during the operation. “Come on down — we’ll have the towers up, ready to serve the public and get busy.”
Captain Smith explained that tower placement is adjusted seasonally due to weather and surf conditions. “In the winter, we get bigger surf, so we move the towers back. But in summer, when everyone comes to the beach, we bring them up,” he said.
While the majority of towers are moved seasonally, the department maintains 24-hour staffing at two primary locations year-round. Additional towers are deployed strategically based on weather assessments.
Captain Smith also credited the Department of Beaches and Harbors for their vital role in the seasonal transition. “They assist the LA County Fire Department in moving the towers. They come out with their tractors, bulldozers, and crew to help us get the beaches safe for 2025,” he said.
With towers now returning to the sand, Santa Monica Beach is gearing up for another busy summer season under the watchful eyes of LA County Lifeguards.
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