Hello All, I went to Muir Beach last weekend for a little salmon fishing and late season crabbing. I wanted to get there early but I know there are early morning parking issues. For those that don't know, the gate to the only parking area doesn't officially open until 9am and it kind of makes early morning launches difficult since there is no street parking allowed. The last thread I found on the NorCalKayakAnglers site was a little outdated and I was able to get some additional information from an individual with the Golden Gate NPS and a Muir Beach local. The local told me that they usually open the gates early (7:30is) on the weekends, and sure enough, they opened at 7:30 last Saturday. Plus, both the NPS and the local told me that if the gate is closed, you can unload at the gate and drive 100 yards up the road (between Muir Beach & Pelican Inn) to the cable/telephone service box (picture attached). There are "No Parking" signs on that stretch of road, but if you are off the road, you are OK (according to the local and NPS ranger). It's a short walk, but at least it opens up the possibility of a dawn launch during the salmon season. I appreciate that they are trying to keep the beach clean & free. At least there's a spot for the kayakers to park that's not to far away.

Hello all, excited to going the group. Thinking about heading out this weekend...any recommendations/suggestions? Considering the Delta.