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smithers · 04-13-2013, 09:05 AM

In SB, I have launched from two spots:

Right at beach in Refugio state park is totally sheltered spot (hence name?) This is easiest surf launch spot I've seen anywhere. Either camp and launch in grey light (spots get reserved well in advance...) or pay $10 for parking and go for day but downside is ranger shack opens at 8 or 10 AM I can't remember.

There is also a launch spot 2 miles north of Refugio. Park in dirt patch right off freeway and carry the yak down a short bumpy path. This spot made me glad I got a Revo 11 over the pro angler.

My other launch spot up here is near Rincon, just S of Faria. Fishing probably not as good as SB but I saw a lot of bait last time and drive is about half for me. My next trip will be there.
Check out Google Earth with these coordinates:
34°19'0.62"N
119°21'55.10"W

You can park there on street right off the 101. Coords show stairs (about 12 steps) through rocks where you can carry yak down to beach. Not sure how high surf comes so I'd plan to avoid high tide launch or land. There is a nice little beach just S of steps next to red house which is landmark for coming back in.

Also, I'd like to learn Hueneme launch spots so I can go after some halibut in that area so if you have any pointers plz share thanks.

04-13-2013, 09:05 AM	#3
smithers Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 39	SB launch, also Faria In SB, I have launched from two spots: Right at beach in Refugio state park is totally sheltered spot (hence name?) This is easiest surf launch spot I've seen anywhere. Either camp and launch in grey light (spots get reserved well in advance...) or pay $10 for parking and go for day but downside is ranger shack opens at 8 or 10 AM I can't remember. There is also a launch spot 2 miles north of Refugio. Park in dirt patch right off freeway and carry the yak down a short bumpy path. This spot made me glad I got a Revo 11 over the pro angler. My other launch spot up here is near Rincon, just S of Faria. Fishing probably not as good as SB but I saw a lot of bait last time and drive is about half for me. My next trip will be there. Check out Google Earth with these coordinates: 34°19'0.62"N 119°21'55.10"W You can park there on street right off the 101. Coords show stairs (about 12 steps) through rocks where you can carry yak down to beach. Not sure how high surf comes so I'd plan to avoid high tide launch or land. There is a nice little beach just S of steps next to red house which is landmark for coming back in. Also, I'd like to learn Hueneme launch spots so I can go after some halibut in that area so if you have any pointers plz share thanks.