[alanw]

People launch next to the jetty all the time. I did a little research a while ago and found that launching there is not allowed but the lifeguards apparently don't enforce the rules, so go for it.

The designated kayak/SUP launch area is a small area south of Thor's Hammer. You have to maintain a specific distance from any swimmer (150 feet if I remember correctly), and there's also a 1000 feet from tide line rule that you need to stay out of. Not sure how rigorously they enforce the rules, but SUPs always launch in the SUP zone.

I was always interested in Doheney launch rules. Best advice is from Mike - call the LGs