epa13125753 People walk on the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125752 People walk on the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125751 People work out on the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125748 People work out on the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125749 People work out on the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125750 People work out on the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125742 People enjoy the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125743 People enjoy the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125744 People enjoy the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125745 A lifeguard patrols the beach near the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A high surf warning was issued for the beaches along the coast of Southern California. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125746 A person holds a sign reading 'I need money for weed' on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES

epa13125747 People enjoy the beach along the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA, 21 July 2026. A heat wave sweeping across Southern California has brought high temperatures to the region, prompting people to seek relief at the coast. EPA/CHRIS TORRES