Beach and park closure San Diego - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

stevie951 · 03-24-2020, 02:21 PM

Dana ramp is open, just called and confirmed.. 10 bucks for parking.. Not sure if Kid Beach Lot is open though?

https://danapointharbor.com/boating/marina-info/

everingham has bait too :P

Hydronaut · 03-24-2020, 05:59 PM

I drove around San Diego today to verify which boat ramps and beaches were closed. Mission Bay South Shore boat launch was closed. Fiesta Island was closed. Dana Landing was closed. Shelter Island boat ramp was closed, but for some reason there were people fishing from the Shelter Island pier. Bessemer path/beach did not have signs posted. Kellogg Beach also did not have any signs posted. My wife told me that Coronado Beach is still open. I guess if you pay enough taxes, you get to keep your beach open.

Stay Safe,
Hydronaut

bolocop · 03-24-2020, 08:54 PM

Looks like that’s all closed now too. The Port Authority just shut down all beaches, piers, harbors and parks, etc around San Diego Bay.

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Originally Posted by Hydronaut

I drove around San Diego today to verify which boat ramps and beaches were closed. Mission Bay South Shore boat launch was closed. Fiesta Island was closed. Dana Landing was closed. Shelter Island boat ramp was closed, but for some reason there were people fishing from the Shelter Island pier. Bessemer path/beach did not have signs posted. Kellogg Beach also did not have any signs posted. My wife told me that Coronado Beach is still open. I guess if you pay enough taxes, you get to keep your beach open.

Stay Safe,
Hydronaut

govomit · 03-25-2020, 09:25 AM

Salty · 03-25-2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by stevie951

Dana ramp is open, just called and confirmed.. 10 bucks for parking.. Not sure if Kid Beach Lot is open though?

https://danapointharbor.com/boating/marina-info/

everingham has bait too :P

Thanks for the update! I'll be heading out this weekend for sure

dsafety · 03-26-2020, 09:22 AM

I just checked with the lifeguards along with the SD Park & Rec. Dept. As others have said, the beach and launch closures are part of a blanket closure within the city. As of today, the LJ launch is closed to all activities.

I went as far as I could up the chain of command, ending with with the Senior Park Ranger, a nice guy named Rich. He told me that while the policy is that the launch is closed, he has not, at least for the time being, been instructed to write citations. Violators will receive warnings for now but multiple offences will probably result in a ticket.

This is likely a fluid policy. As the danger wanes, I am sure that this policy will be reconsidered. That said, the squeaky wheel usually gets the most attention.

Those who live in the City of San Diego might consider politely pleading the case to their local councilperson. A reasonable suggestion would be that the launch be be accessible for kayak launching and landing, with the stipulation that appropriate social distancing is practiced and that there is no lingering in the closed area.

Bob

govomit · 03-29-2020, 11:23 AM

Some unincorporated cities do not take part in the madness. At least for surfers, at least for now.

dsafety · 03-29-2020, 11:49 AM

Some surfers seem to be ignoring the rules, at least for the moment. I don't have big a problem with this.

The brave folks on the front lines, including first responders, health care workers and all the other people who go to work every day at "essential business" are much more likely to catch and spread the virus than a bunch of surf rats.

For the record, the only local beaches that remain open at this time are Oceanside and Coronado.

iethinker · 03-29-2020, 12:44 PM

https://easyreadernews.com/manhattan...ing-lifeguard/

A Manhattan Beach surfer was issued a citation that carries a fine of up to $1,000 Saturday morning, after ignoring a Los Angeles County Lifeguard’s order that he not go in the water.

“Go ahead and arrest me,” the surfer told the lifeguard before launching into what the lifeguard described as “colorful language.” The surfer then went in the water, prompting the lifeguard to call his supervisor Captain Jeff Horn, who called Manhattan police, who were patrolling the beach.

DDS · 03-30-2020, 12:53 PM

From what I understand State Beaches in San Diego are still open - which includes Glorietta Bay - however I tried to drive down there today and the Coronoado Bridge was closed due to a suicide attempt.

There is a state beach launch by Sea World I believe but that was closed.

San Onofre? Never been or launched there (La Jolla is the main spot)...is this an easy spot to launch (or at least no more difficult than surf launching La Jolla?)

I gotta get out of the house and figured no better place to socially distance than out in the middle of the f'ing ocean but it seems like were are being blocked -

Any advice would be greatly appreciated...

03-24-2020, 02:21 PM	#1
stevie951 Lurker Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Riverside Posts: 431	Dana ramp is open, just called and confirmed.. 10 bucks for parking.. Not sure if Kid Beach Lot is open though? https://danapointharbor.com/boating/marina-info/ everingham has bait too :P __________________ "A Reel expert can Tackle anything " ~Malibu Stealth-14 ~Malibu X-13

03-26-2020, 09:22 AM	#6
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	LJ Launch Closure I just checked with the lifeguards along with the SD Park & Rec. Dept. As others have said, the beach and launch closures are part of a blanket closure within the city. As of today, the LJ launch is closed to all activities. I went as far as I could up the chain of command, ending with with the Senior Park Ranger, a nice guy named Rich. He told me that while the policy is that the launch is closed, he has not, at least for the time being, been instructed to write citations. Violators will receive warnings for now but multiple offences will probably result in a ticket. This is likely a fluid policy. As the danger wanes, I am sure that this policy will be reconsidered. That said, the squeaky wheel usually gets the most attention. Those who live in the City of San Diego might consider politely pleading the case to their local councilperson. A reasonable suggestion would be that the launch be be accessible for kayak launching and landing, with the stipulation that appropriate social distancing is practiced and that there is no lingering in the closed area. Bob Last edited by dsafety; 03-26-2020 at 10:01 AM.

03-29-2020, 12:44 PM	#9
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Manhattan Beach surfer issued $1,000 citation for violating beach closure order, disrespecting lifeg https://easyreadernews.com/manhattan...ing-lifeguard/ A Manhattan Beach surfer was issued a citation that carries a fine of up to $1,000 Saturday morning, after ignoring a Los Angeles County Lifeguard’s order that he not go in the water. “Go ahead and arrest me,” the surfer told the lifeguard before launching into what the lifeguard described as “colorful language.” The surfer then went in the water, prompting the lifeguard to call his supervisor Captain Jeff Horn, who called Manhattan police, who were patrolling the beach.

03-30-2020, 12:53 PM	#10
DDS Finally landed one Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 35	Any updates on where we can launch? From what I understand State Beaches in San Diego are still open - which includes Glorietta Bay - however I tried to drive down there today and the Coronoado Bridge was closed due to a suicide attempt. There is a state beach launch by Sea World I believe but that was closed. San Onofre? Never been or launched there (La Jolla is the main spot)...is this an easy spot to launch (or at least no more difficult than surf launching La Jolla?) I gotta get out of the house and figured no better place to socially distance than out in the middle of the f'ing ocean but it seems like were are being blocked - Any advice would be greatly appreciated... __________________ 2014 Hobie Tandem Island (to fish with the kids) 2017 Hobie Pro Angler 14 (for solo missions)

03-24-2020, 05:59 PM	#2
Hydronaut Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Clairemont Posts: 66	I drove around San Diego today to verify which boat ramps and beaches were closed. Mission Bay South Shore boat launch was closed. Fiesta Island was closed. Dana Landing was closed. Shelter Island boat ramp was closed, but for some reason there were people fishing from the Shelter Island pier. Bessemer path/beach did not have signs posted. Kellogg Beach also did not have any signs posted. My wife told me that Coronado Beach is still open. I guess if you pay enough taxes, you get to keep your beach open. Stay Safe, Hydronaut

03-29-2020, 11:49 AM	#8
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Some surfers seem to be ignoring the rules, at least for the moment. I don't have big a problem with this. The brave folks on the front lines, including first responders, health care workers and all the other people who go to work every day at "essential business" are much more likely to catch and spread the virus than a bunch of surf rats. For the record, the only local beaches that remain open at this time are Oceanside and Coronado.