Looking for a hotel to stay at. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rieffer · 02-03-2014, 08:53 AM

Hi everyone. The Rockfish Derby coming up will be my first fishing trip to San Diego and was wondering if anyone knows a good hotel to stay at for the tourney? Important thing is security for my PA12, don't want to leave it on the rack over night.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

jruiz · 02-03-2014, 09:07 AM

If you want cheap and security, I stayed at the motel 6 off hotel circle. The patrons there are really shady but they have security between 10pm and 4am stationed at the parking lot. They monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic. I backed my truck against a tree, kayak cable locked, and with all my poles and gear in the back. It wouldn't hurt to maybe tip them $5 to keep an extra eye out for your gear.

WildernessWanker · 02-03-2014, 09:38 AM

I'm glad this thread was started, I'm trying to figure out the exact same info. I want a secure environment but don't want to spend hundreds per night to get it, plus I was told at a nicer hotel one time that they didn't appreciate the kayak in the bed of my truck since it was hanging out and "posed as a safety risk" somehow. How far is the Motel 6 from a launch?

jruiz · 02-03-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by WildernessWanker

I'm glad this thread was started, I'm trying to figure out the exact same info. I want a secure environment but don't want to spend hundreds per night to get it, plus I was told at a nicer hotel one time that they didn't appreciate the kayak in the bed of my truck since it was hanging out and "posed as a safety risk" somehow. How far is the Motel 6 from a launch?

It's close to mission bay. The parking attendants had the same concern about my kayak hanging out my bed. I assured them I could fit inside a parking space if I backed in and had the kayak over the grassy area.

William Novotny · 02-03-2014, 10:24 AM

I don't know about you guys but when I'm fishing out of town for just a daywith thousands of dollars of gear loaded up, i bring a blanket and pillow and put the car seat back and catch some Zzzzzz near the launch.

joezee1986 · 02-03-2014, 06:40 PM

For what it's worth In the middle of both landings worst comes to worst if you it makes you feel comfortable you can have your kayak here I live off Nimitz and West Point Loma.

Joseph

rieffer · 02-05-2014, 03:42 PM

I like the idea of just sleeping in the truck. Are there parking lots near by?
Do you get hassled for sleeping overnight? Do they allow cocktails?/ barbeque? Sounds like a parteeee!

02-03-2014, 08:53 AM	#1
rieffer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 91	Looking for a hotel to stay at. Hi everyone. The Rockfish Derby coming up will be my first fishing trip to San Diego and was wondering if anyone knows a good hotel to stay at for the tourney? Important thing is security for my PA12, don't want to leave it on the rack over night. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

02-03-2014, 10:24 AM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	I don't know about you guys but when I'm fishing out of town for just a daywith thousands of dollars of gear loaded up, i bring a blanket and pillow and put the car seat back and catch some Zzzzzz near the launch. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-03-2014, 09:07 AM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	If you want cheap and security, I stayed at the motel 6 off hotel circle. The patrons there are really shady but they have security between 10pm and 4am stationed at the parking lot. They monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic. I backed my truck against a tree, kayak cable locked, and with all my poles and gear in the back. It wouldn't hurt to maybe tip them $5 to keep an extra eye out for your gear.

02-03-2014, 09:38 AM	#3
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	I'm glad this thread was started, I'm trying to figure out the exact same info. I want a secure environment but don't want to spend hundreds per night to get it, plus I was told at a nicer hotel one time that they didn't appreciate the kayak in the bed of my truck since it was hanging out and "posed as a safety risk" somehow. How far is the Motel 6 from a launch?

02-03-2014, 06:40 PM	#6
joezee1986 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Point Loma-Ocean Beach Posts: 164	For what it's worth In the middle of both landings worst comes to worst if you it makes you feel comfortable you can have your kayak here I live off Nimitz and West Point Loma. Joseph

02-05-2014, 03:42 PM	#7
rieffer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 91	I like the idea of just sleeping in the truck. Are there parking lots near by? Do you get hassled for sleeping overnight? Do they allow cocktails?/ barbeque? Sounds like a parteeee!