11 Of The Dirtiest Beaches In The World

Poche Beach, California, United States Poche Beach in San Clemente is the most polluted beach in California according to nonprofit Heal the Bay. In its annual survey of more than 450 of the Golden State's beaches, the nonprofit Heal the Bay deemed the ocean outlet at Poche Beach in San Clemente the most polluted stretch of sand in California this year. Heal the Bay assigns beaches report card grades ranging from A to F, with a failing mark indicating extreme pollution. However it's important to note that this is the first time Poche made the list.