Download surfline app free version. "Poor" surfing conditions as designated by the app tend to be good/easier launching conditions.

In case anyone else is thinking of registering there motorized yak:
I did mine at santa rosa DMV. It wasn't too bad. You cannot get an appt. online for a watercraft so I just got one for a vehicle and they didn't second guess it. Bring all forms already mentioned. Costed $80 +$17 for mussel sticker. You have to buy stickers to put the CF number on your boat, you can buy cool looking ones cheaply online or go to hardware store (there are certain regs about spacing of letters and stickers so just be mindful of that). The clerk hadn't done a kayak before but asked her supervisor and it worked out. I think using the term "watercraft" is helpful for them to put in to context. I was there first thing in the morning so I think that helped. The clerked looked at me like I was a piece of meat and by my estimate she was a few weeks from retirement so that might have helped also. 

I cannot vouch for their efficacy with regular fishing, but I threw some sardines of that brand in a crab hoop, and the crabs were tickled.

Hey, I am somewhat new to kayak fishing and AOTY looks like fun. Would love to be able to participate with my electric trolling motor.

Hello, 

Moved to the area in '19 from North Carolina by way of Ohio. Live near Sebastopol, 15 minutes from Riverfront Regional Park and 30 from Bodega Bay. Used to race kayaks/canoes but am somewhat new to kayak fishing. On my 3rd or 4th season of crabbing, I hope to continue with the bass/catfish/trout fishing I started last summer, and I hope to add Salmon/Rockfish/Halibut this year when I get brave enough to venture inshore.