If you want to hit the big water, most guys launch from La Jolla Shores. Follow Avenida De La Playa all the way down, and you can launch there. Surf is usually calm, and if the sand is in good condition, you can drive your car right on to the beach.
Here link that will get you in the general area
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8...d=0CIUBEPwSMAQ
Here is the link to the webcam at the launch
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam