Kings Harbor Parking/Launch? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

addicted2sp33d · 06-03-2015, 06:37 PM

Hi All,

I'm in LA this weekend and some friends wanted to rent some kayaks. They are probably renting from Rocky Point in Kings Harbor, and I will be bringing my own Marauder.

We'll probably be on the water for about 4-5 hours, starting around 7:00A.

Where can we park (cheap) and launch?

I see Veterans Park just south of the Harbor, but that looks like meter parking everywhere.

My brother-in-law also told me they stopped doing the "Hand Launch" pricing at the usual Kings Harbor parking lot. Is this true?

Last time I was at Kings Harbor I used the Hand Launch ramp and they honored the 8-hour parking thing, but that was about 3+ years ago!

Thanks BWE Peeps!

GregAndrew · 06-03-2015, 07:24 PM

You can get a validation at the tackle shop on the pier for $2 parking.

addicted2sp33d · 06-03-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

You can get a validation at the tackle shop on the pier for $2 parking.

Cool! Do we need to show them a rental receipt or can we just ask for a validation?

King Saba · 06-03-2015, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

Cool! Do we need to show them a rental receipt or can we just ask for a validation?

If you get chat with the guy that works there he'll set you up. But, seriously if you chat with Scott for a while you'll never leave since he's got so many stories.

Mahigeer · 06-04-2015, 12:31 PM

There is a dock for kayaks, Sup, etc. to the right (north) of the Redondo Sportfishing pier.

If you eat at Poly's On The Pier, they will validate for 2 hrs. and the parking should be $1.00. They close at 2:00 Pm and only take cash.

If you get validation from the bait shop, it is good for all day for $2.00 parking fee.

A small purchase, (frozen bait, sinker, etc.) from the bait shop though not necessary is a good idea in return.

You can tell Scott that we (Hashem) are on the kayak website.

You can also fish the pier until closing around 6:00 PM.

addicted2sp33d · 06-04-2015, 09:20 PM

Thanks guys. I'm playing tour guide, but you can be sure I'll be trolling something behind me while I'm showing my friends around.

I'm going to go ask Rocky Point if they'll let me launch from their dock, so I don't have to launch from the Hand Launch ramp and then paddle over to meet with my friends.

I'll let you know how it goes... last time I was here I landed a few Bonito inside the harbor!

06-03-2015, 06:37 PM	#1
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Kings Harbor Parking/Launch? Hi All, I'm in LA this weekend and some friends wanted to rent some kayaks. They are probably renting from Rocky Point in Kings Harbor, and I will be bringing my own Marauder. We'll probably be on the water for about 4-5 hours, starting around 7:00A. Where can we park (cheap) and launch? I see Veterans Park just south of the Harbor, but that looks like meter parking everywhere. My brother-in-law also told me they stopped doing the "Hand Launch" pricing at the usual Kings Harbor parking lot. Is this true? Last time I was at Kings Harbor I used the Hand Launch ramp and they honored the 8-hour parking thing, but that was about 3+ years ago! Thanks BWE Peeps!

06-03-2015, 07:24 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	You can get a validation at the tackle shop on the pier for $2 parking.

06-04-2015, 12:31 PM	#5
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	There is a dock for kayaks, Sup, etc. to the right (north) of the Redondo Sportfishing pier. If you eat at Poly's On The Pier, they will validate for 2 hrs. and the parking should be $1.00. They close at 2:00 Pm and only take cash. If you get validation from the bait shop, it is good for all day for $2.00 parking fee. A small purchase, (frozen bait, sinker, etc.) from the bait shop though not necessary is a good idea in return. You can tell Scott that we (Hashem) are on the kayak website. You can also fish the pier until closing around 6:00 PM.

06-04-2015, 09:20 PM	#6
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Thanks guys. I'm playing tour guide, but you can be sure I'll be trolling something behind me while I'm showing my friends around. I'm going to go ask Rocky Point if they'll let me launch from their dock, so I don't have to launch from the Hand Launch ramp and then paddle over to meet with my friends. I'll let you know how it goes... last time I was here I landed a few Bonito inside the harbor!