Ya, the best part about staying in Marina is AJ Spurs, the restaurant. It is right next to Marina Dunes...which offers 99 dollar rooms for Monterey Co locals. I've put my parents up in there with the discount before and it was awesome! Then they upgraded to one of the condos with a hottub on the deck...overlooking the ocean!

If you want somewhere that is somewhat fancy but not too pricey...go to the Portola Plaza, in Monterey. It is right at the end of Alvarado St...which is THE place to be (bars, clubs, shopping, and fancy restaurants) And Peter B's Brewpub! Plus its well within walking distance to the wharf.

PK

Hey,
Is this the Tall Paul that was friends with Nick, in Monterey?
If so, I totally know you! Whats up!

PK

Welcome imgonnayak, from one kayak-less newbie to another!
I'm in the same boat as you (no pun intended, well...kinda). Fortunately, these guys (AND gals) all seem to be very forgiving and very sincere AND nice.
So far, I've been looking for deals on craigslist and local papers. Found a few good deals so far. Its all about doing some research before buying though because I've seen some ads for 250 dollar yaks that turn out to be POS.
This website seems to have some good deals: http://kayaksantacruz.com/sales.html

Good luck,
PK

We launched at Coral St x Ocean view Blvd. Past lovers by a couple miles. Pretty popular spot for divers, shore fishers, and kayakers. The beach is right here: http://www.californiacoastline.org/cgi-bin/image.cgi?image=200402161&mode=sequential&flags=0&year=2004

PK

Here is my first kayak-caught lingcod from Sunday! Woohoo!
Caught on squid and cabezon flesh--the schmorgasborg.
Thanks Mahito and Chris!

PK

Maybe the "red lings" were actually cabezon? I've caught some really really red cabbies out that way...
And as far as ID charts go, I bought a couple of the laminated, folding ID charts from www.rockfishID.com and love em!

PK

You can't fish the area of Hopkins Marine Reserve.
But the rest of that area (Pac Grove smca) is fair game! Just no taking of invertebrates, crustaceans, etc.....finfish are legal to take there.

That area is awesome for RF...if you catch less than 20 in four hours then its considered slow.


PK

Macs at the Wharf, huh?
Hmmmmm...might have to go catch some bait! Thanks for the tip guys. I'll report back if they're still there.
Off to Kirby Park for sharks and rays tonight! Not from the yak though.


Good fishin guys,
PK