I have always done better off point loma (maybe that's because I never fish for them in la Jolla
). Go the the lab, green tanks, etc. Tie off to a stringer, or just tuck under your leg, and drop a 5" in the thick bushes all the way to the bottom. No bites, move 10' and repeat until you find 'em. Be sure to pay attention to what depth they are at. Fun way to fish the kelp in a kayak.