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[Jzo]

Originally Posted by DanaPT

Can kayaks be launched from any beach?

I use the MarineMAP Decision Support Tool.
http://southcoast.marinemap.org/marinemap/
Click check box next to "Recreational Fishing", then you will get something like this:

[MVC]

That looks alot like the map that the Fish and Game guy put up at the last MLPA meeting claiming that is where everyone fishes.

[bald1]

I was told at the lifeguard office that kayaks could not be launched at Bolsa Chica State Beach. WRONG! I called the State Parks office in San Clemente and was told that "human powered" boats/kayaks/paddle boards, etc could be launched there. The VERY nice lady mailed me a list of beaches in Southern California that are restricted and those which are not. To date, approximately two out of three lifeguards I have asked are ignorant of the rules. I keep the list in my truck. Call for list.

Hope this helps.

Orange Coast District (949) 492-0802

San Diego Coast district (619) 688-3260

[maui jim]

Originally Posted by bald1

I was told at the lifeguard office that kayaks could not be launched at Bolsa Chica State Beach. WRONG! I called the State Parks office in San Clemente and was told that "human powered" boats/kayaks/paddle boards, etc could be launched there. The VERY nice lady mailed me a list of beaches in Southern California that are restricted and those which are not. To date, approximately two out of three lifeguards I have asked are ignorant of the rules. I keep the list in my truck. Call for list.

Hope this helps.

Orange Coast District (949) 492-0802

San Diego Coast district (619) 688-3260

That has a lot to due with the surfers and not so much with the lifegaurd, boarders dont like the plastic there, I surf there and have seen the issues others have....like the ocean isn't big enough.. launch south of the jetties and you'll have no worries. and you car will be in better shape when you get back

[old_rookie]

Originally Posted by bald1

I was told at the lifeguard office that kayaks could not be launched at Bolsa Chica State Beach. WRONG! I called the State Parks office in San Clemente and was told that "human powered" boats/kayaks/paddle boards, etc could be launched there. The VERY nice lady mailed me a list of beaches in Southern California that are restricted and those which are not. To date, approximately two out of three lifeguards I have asked are ignorant of the rules. I keep the list in my truck. Call for list.

Hope this helps.

Orange Coast District (949) 492-0802

San Diego Coast district (619) 688-3260

Funny - before I launched at San Elijo, I asked the lifeguard if it was OK to launch my kayak at the beach, she was not sure and contacted another lifegaurd - the reply: "as long as you don't kill anyone..."

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by Jzo

I use the MarineMAP Decision Support Tool.
http://southcoast.marinemap.org/marinemap/
Click check box next to "Recreational Fishing", then you will get something like this:
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that is one useful tool. bookmarked