you can take the 55 over to newport and launch at the coastguard beach and fish the barge or back in the bay or head right outside and find some kelp pretty close from what i understand. havent fished it myself....
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=9143
that or you could go to seal beach and see if andy can give you any tips on fishing that area and launch by OEX probably.