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11-18-2012, 08:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Diego
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Launches In San Diego?
Ive been scouting the area a bit trying to find some places where I can launch my kayak but have not been successful. Does anyone know a website or somewhere I can look for local paces to launch?
thank you Oscar |
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11-18-2012, 09:16 AM
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 Launch: easy access to sandy beach areas off of service road along Bahia Hotel Parking: several single slots along service road, full on weekends Access: middle of Mission Bay – flat water – can paddle many directions. Conditions: great for flatwater workouts, several surfskiers and S.U.P. launch from this stretch Bathrooms: one building along street, if locked the nearest is in the park at cove Notes: boat traffic in middle of channel and avoid swim area in cove Mission Bay – Aqua Adventures Dock  Launch: use of Aqua Adventure’s dock when the shop is open. Parking: Large lot adjacent to the shop Access: west end of Mission Bay – flat water – can paddle many directions. Easy access to Mission Bay channel and the open ocean. Conditions: great for flatwater workouts, or starting point of coastal paddles Bathrooms: available when the shop is open Notes: a deli is located next door. Wednesday morning workout paddles leave from here Mission Bay – South Shores  Launch: concrete boat ramp Parking: large lot adjacent to ramp, usually open Access: south east end of Mission Bay – flat water – can paddle along Fiesta Island and Sea World Conditions: great for flatwater workouts Bathrooms: building adjacent to parking lot Notes: boat traffic – jet skiers often use this stretch of Mission Bay Mission Bay – De Anza Cove  Launch: concrete boat ramp Parking: large lot adjacent to ramp, usually open Access: north east end of Mission Bay – flat water – can paddle along Fiesta Island and Campland Conditions: great for flatwater workouts Bathrooms: building adjacent to parking lot Notes: boat traffic – waterskiers often use this stretch of Mission Bay Mission Bay – Vacation Island  Launch: small beach at northeast end Parking: large lot at northeast end Access: middle of Mission Bay – flat water – can paddle several directions Conditions: great for flatwater workouts Bathrooms: adjacent to parking lot Notes: motorized boat traffic, crew teams, and sailboats frequent this area. Ski Beach at southeast end where a boat ramp is located – avoid it and jet skis. Mission Bay – Mariner’s Basin  Launch: easy access to sandy beach area. Parking: small lot adjacent to park, often full on weekends Access: west end of Mission Bay and Mission Bay channel Conditions: great for flatwater workouts. Mariner’s Basin is a great spot for skills practice Bathrooms: available at the nearby park Notes: avoid swim area in cove San Diego Bay – Shelter Island  Launch: easy access to sandy beach area, next to a busy boat ramp Parking: lot adjacent to boat ramp. Do not use the boat trailer parking spots. Access: north end of San Diego Bay and Pt. Loma Conditions: varied Bathrooms: available near the boat ramp Notes: dangerous large boat traffic (shipping lane) in San Diego Bay San Diego Bay – Liberty Station  Launch: concrete boat ramp Parking: small lot adjacent to Corvette Diner and stores Access: north end of river channel leading to San Diego Bay Conditions: easy paddle out channel, conditions are rougher in San Diego Bay Bathrooms: none – must use restaurants’ when open Notes: dangerous large boat traffic (shipping lane) in San Diego Bay, rougher and windier in bay San Diego Bay – Harbor Island  Launch: easy access to sandy beach area Parking: small lot next to beach Access: north end of San Diego Bay and Liberty Station channel Conditions: varied once you leave the Harbor Island marina Bathrooms: available during park hours Notes: motorized boat traffic, dangerous large boat traffic (shipping lane) in San Diego Bay San Diego Bay – Chula Vista  Launch: concrete boat ramp Parking: large lot adjacent to boat ramp Access: southern end of San Diego Bay, turtle coves to south, cross to Coronado Cays. Conditions: easy flatwater conditions, wind and chop later in day. Bathrooms: adjacent to parking lot Notes: some motorized boat traffic when leaving harbor San Diego Bay – National City  Launch: concrete boat ramp in Pepper Park Parking: small lot adjacent to ramp Access: San Diego Bay area south of bridge, paddle along navy fleet or cross to Coronado Cays. Conditions: flat water sometimes windy and choppy. Bathrooms: in Pepper Park adjacent to parking lot Notes: some boat traffic using channel to bay, fishing lines, YMCA boat camp, afternoon wind and chop. La Jolla Shores  Launch: sandy beach boat ramp Parking: on-street parking or parking lot about 1/4 mile away Access: La Jolla Cove & Caves, various coastal paddles, Marine Room surf spot Conditions: varied. Usually a mild surf launch/landing. Bathrooms: adjacent to the nearby park, with rinsing showers Notes: a very popular kayaking and swimming spot. During the summer, parking can be very difficult. This site is used by several kayak rental companies and the launching and landing can become congested. Be aware of swimmers entering the launch zone. Coronado – Ferry Landing  Launch: small sandy beach at north end Parking: small lot on north end, sometimes full on weekends Access: middle of San Diego Bay – busy area. The charm of this launch site is all the restaurants, take out foods, tourist zone Conditions: flat water with wind, chop, and lots of large ships. Bathrooms: in shopping complex Notes: ferry route and lots of large ships. Navy has no paddle zones near their bases and ships. Coronado – Glorietta Bay  Launch: boat ramp – drive down Strand and turn into access road by Municipal Pool. Ramp and small parking lot at southern end of pool complex. Parking: lot – can fill up on weekends Access: middle of San Diego Bay – busy area, the bridge is spectacular. Can paddle north or south of bridge, or cross to downtown. Conditions: flat water with wind, chop, and lots of large ships. Bathrooms: in park Notes: Ferry, large ships, and Navy has no paddle zones near their ships and bases. Coronado – Beach  No description at this time. Oceanside Harbor  No description at this time. Lake Hodges (seasonal)  No description at this time. Otay Lakes (seasonal)  Parking: large lots Access: Lower Otay Lakes. The Lake is large and scenic, has Olympic training dock and lanes on lake, picnic areas and scenic bike or hiking. Conditions: flatwater, wind and chop later in day Bathrooms: adjacent to parking lot Notes: seasonal (usually March thru September, open a few days during the week.) City launch fees in affect. Many fisherman during open season. San Onofre  No description at this time. Dana Point – Mother’s Beach 
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11-18-2012, 09:27 AM
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concrete boat launches
 Shelter Island Launch Ramp Launch Ramps Tip! San Diego Launch Ramps are all tidal ramps, This means that the water level's fluctuate with the tides. What this means to you is that with a 2 wheel drive vehicle retrieving your vessel in low tide conditions may provide a challenge as this video demonstrates: If you do not have 4 Wheel Drive Consider purchasing a tow strap in case we are not around to help you! New! Video Of Shelter Island Launch Ramp.
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11-18-2012, 10:14 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: San Diego
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Great post!
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No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ 
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11-18-2012, 10:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Diego
Posts: 421
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Awesome
Just what I was looking for Thank you! Cant wait to get the kayak out here |
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11-18-2012, 03:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: El Cajon
Posts: 512
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Are you allowed to launch from any beach in SD? Considering it's not crowded. Notice almost all launches are from la Jolla shores
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11-18-2012, 09:26 AM
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Danodog
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lakeside, CA
Posts: 155
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I am book marking this one. Great post for a newbie such as my self.
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