Hello Everyone...I live in Pacifica...any great places to go out around here?

I am not knew to fishing nor kayaking...but I am new to the salt water and area in which I currently live. 

I am getting ready to purchase a kayak but want to make sure there are some decent areas to go before plunking down the money etc.

I am a fresh water guy...and well there arent alot of fresh water areas to fish it seems unless you get in the truck for a drive...the east bay is saturated in Mercury...I mean where the hell do I go to catch a good dinner?

Where are good places to camp around here? 

Thanks,

Closest to you would be Half moon bay.   Search and you will see people..

I fished rocks off land, but after kayaking I catch more and fish are larger. In a couple years the fish I catch will pay itself for the kayak..

BPOWA,

DO you have any areas of launch in HMB?

Thanks!

OLD Pier at Princeton jetty.   There are a lot of information. I advise you to search "HMB". Also read the sticky on safety and needed gear. I just started kayaking about 6 months ago.  I finally got all the gear I need to feel confident on the water.   I already paddled in hairy conditions, and think I know my limits.   This was yesterday at Monterrey bay. Notice a couple whitecaps.  Not the greatest conditions. it was hard to fish, but I was comfortable in the conditions. So get all your safety gear, and start guys here on hookup section.

Thanks Bud!  The pic looks awesome!

I had a 10 foot I use to paddle in the bay when I first moved here,,,but no fishing off of it.  I am in the market for a trident 13.5 or 15...just have to pull the trigger and get it!

Yeah.. Mines is 12 foot..   But I wouldn't not mind a 13 foot trident.
I bought it used and had to pick it up in Sacramento.  Like most of my toys I sacrifice goodness with price of what I can afford.

I think  a 12 foot yak is already pushing it in the ocean. A 10 foot is too small for ocean fishing.

This was yesterday at Monterrey bay. Notice a couple whitecaps.  Not the greatest conditions. it was hard to fish, but I was comfortable in the conditions. So get all your safety gear, and start guys here on hookup section.

Is it just me, or do pictures (and video) always seem to make it look a lot calmer than it feels in person? And that looks rough...
 

It's choppy from the pic for sure...I'm sure he was water proof though...I have foodies and a wet suit...I would prefer to not dress up when I fish...I need some camping in a warm area soon.  The ocean isn't going to get warm so ya have to....

I wear nrs 3mm farmer john and booties like most here recommend.  Slip on splash pants and wind breaker over a sweater.  Keeps me dry and warm for the most part.