Pinic and Kayaking in San Diego

[jimmyle]

What time should I come on Sunday to ensure there is parking and to reserve an area for picnic? I am thinking 6 AM but my wife says that is too early. I think it might be more crowded than usual with schools ended this week.

Is Quivira Basin same as #5 on this map?
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/graphics/missionbaymap.gif

[quote=DataAgent]Jimmy…
The Quivira Basin is a very nice part of Mission Bay. Your OC family and friends will be impressed. If there are any seafood lovers in your group, you can purchase fresh fish in the same area. Here’s a nearby seafood place: http://www.sportsmensseafood.com/

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[DataAgent]

Quivira Basin is the cove just to the right of #7. You can see the name ‘Quivira Basin’ in cyan color. It’s an inch or so to the left of Sea World.

All picnic areas in Mission Bay are ‘first come first serve.’ There is no way to reserve an area. As for a good time to go, ask the kayak people. They should be able to give you some idea.

If you absolutely need to ‘reserve’ a specific picnic area and cost is not a problem, these people can help: http://www.picnicpeoplesandiego.com/
They ‘squat’ on tables in the wee hours of the morning. Several years ago, I hired them for a corporate event. They got me the perfect location with no problems.

[DataAgent]

Quivira Basin is the cove just to the right of #7. You can see the name ‘Quivira Basin’ in cyan color. It’s an inch or so to the left of Sea World.

All picnic areas in Mission Bay are ‘first come first serve.’ There is no way to reserve an area. As for a good time to go, ask the kayak people. They should be able to give you some idea.

If you absolutely need to ‘reserve’ a specific picnic area and cost is not a problem, these people can help: http://www.picnicpeoplesandiego.com/
They ‘squat’ on tables in the wee hours of the morning. Several years ago, I hired them for a corporate event. They got me the perfect location with no problems.

[DataAgent]

Quivira Basin is the cove just to the right of #7. You can see the name ‘Quivira Basin’ in cyan color. It’s an inch or so to the left of Sea World.

All picnic areas in Mission Bay are ‘first come first serve.’ There is no way to reserve an area. As for a good time to go, ask the kayak people. They should be able to give you some idea.

If you absolutely need to ‘reserve’ a specific picnic area and cost is not a problem, these people can help: http://www.picnicpeoplesandiego.com/
They ‘squat’ on tables in the wee hours of the morning. Several years ago, I hired them for a corporate event. They got me the perfect location with no problems.

[DataAgent]

Quivira Basin is the cove just to the right of #7. You can see the name ‘Quivira Basin’ in cyan color. It’s an inch or so to the left of Sea World.

All picnic areas in Mission Bay are ‘first come first serve.’ There is no way to reserve an area. As for a good time to go, ask the kayak people. They should be able to give you some idea.

If you absolutely need to ‘reserve’ a specific picnic area and cost is not a problem, these people can help: http://www.picnicpeoplesandiego.com/
They ‘squat’ on tables in the wee hours of the morning. Several years ago, I hired them for a corporate event. They got me the perfect location with no problems.

[DataAgent]

Quivira Basin is the cove just to the right of #7. You can see the name ‘Quivira Basin’ in cyan color. It’s an inch or so to the left of Sea World.

All picnic areas in Mission Bay are ‘first come first serve.’ There is no way to reserve an area. As for a good time to go, ask the kayak people. They should be able to give you some idea.

If you absolutely need to ‘reserve’ a specific picnic area and cost is not a problem, these people can help: http://www.picnicpeoplesandiego.com/
They ‘squat’ on tables in the wee hours of the morning. Several years ago, I hired them for a corporate event. They got me the perfect location with no problems.

[sdduuuude]

Renting on the beach in La Jolla is an alternative to misssion bay. There is a boat launch there and kayak rentals right up the street.

Paddling through the waves is not for beginners, though, but once you get past the waves, you can go check out the caves, and the leopard sharks. It’s convenient, and the beach there is my favorite. Good idea to wear a helmet when paddling through the waves.

Mission Bay is much easier paddling but there aren’t too many easy places to both picnic and drop a kayak in the water.

I doubt you’ll be able to get your own ramada. I’d suggest bringing some easy-ups and tents and a grill to make your own space. You might consider dropping the kayaks in the water at a boat launch, then paddling them around to a nice picnic place.

Try Mariners’ point. Seems there is lots of grass and easy beach accesss, though it’s a long walk with a kayak from the parking lot – so drop in elsewhere and paddle to Mariners’ point where someone else has set up camp.

Be sure to paddle to the back side of Sea World and see the pengins, and I like to tie up on the dock at the barefoot bar, get drunk, then try to paddle back without falling off and drowning.

[sdduuuude]

Renting on the beach in La Jolla is an alternative to misssion bay. There is a boat launch there and kayak rentals right up the street.

Paddling through the waves is not for beginners, though, but once you get past the waves, you can go check out the caves, and the leopard sharks. It’s convenient, and the beach there is my favorite. Good idea to wear a helmet when paddling through the waves.

Mission Bay is much easier paddling but there aren’t too many easy places to both picnic and drop a kayak in the water.

I doubt you’ll be able to get your own ramada. I’d suggest bringing some easy-ups and tents and a grill to make your own space. You might consider dropping the kayaks in the water at a boat launch, then paddling them around to a nice picnic place.

Try Mariners’ point. Seems there is lots of grass and easy beach accesss, though it’s a long walk with a kayak from the parking lot – so drop in elsewhere and paddle to Mariners’ point where someone else has set up camp.

Be sure to paddle to the back side of Sea World and see the pengins, and I like to tie up on the dock at the barefoot bar, get drunk, then try to paddle back without falling off and drowning.

[sdduuuude]

Renting on the beach in La Jolla is an alternative to misssion bay. There is a boat launch there and kayak rentals right up the street.

Paddling through the waves is not for beginners, though, but once you get past the waves, you can go check out the caves, and the leopard sharks. It’s convenient, and the beach there is my favorite. Good idea to wear a helmet when paddling through the waves.

Mission Bay is much easier paddling but there aren’t too many easy places to both picnic and drop a kayak in the water.

I doubt you’ll be able to get your own ramada. I’d suggest bringing some easy-ups and tents and a grill to make your own space. You might consider dropping the kayaks in the water at a boat launch, then paddling them around to a nice picnic place.

Try Mariners’ point. Seems there is lots of grass and easy beach accesss, though it’s a long walk with a kayak from the parking lot – so drop in elsewhere and paddle to Mariners’ point where someone else has set up camp.

Be sure to paddle to the back side of Sea World and see the pengins, and I like to tie up on the dock at the barefoot bar, get drunk, then try to paddle back without falling off and drowning.

[sdduuuude]

Renting on the beach in La Jolla is an alternative to misssion bay. There is a boat launch there and kayak rentals right up the street.

Paddling through the waves is not for beginners, though, but once you get past the waves, you can go check out the caves, and the leopard sharks. It’s convenient, and the beach there is my favorite. Good idea to wear a helmet when paddling through the waves.

Mission Bay is much easier paddling but there aren’t too many easy places to both picnic and drop a kayak in the water.

I doubt you’ll be able to get your own ramada. I’d suggest bringing some easy-ups and tents and a grill to make your own space. You might consider dropping the kayaks in the water at a boat launch, then paddling them around to a nice picnic place.

Try Mariners’ point. Seems there is lots of grass and easy beach accesss, though it’s a long walk with a kayak from the parking lot – so drop in elsewhere and paddle to Mariners’ point where someone else has set up camp.

Be sure to paddle to the back side of Sea World and see the pengins, and I like to tie up on the dock at the barefoot bar, get drunk, then try to paddle back without falling off and drowning.

[sdduuuude]

Renting on the beach in La Jolla is an alternative to misssion bay. There is a boat launch there and kayak rentals right up the street.

Paddling through the waves is not for beginners, though, but once you get past the waves, you can go check out the caves, and the leopard sharks. It’s convenient, and the beach there is my favorite. Good idea to wear a helmet when paddling through the waves.

Mission Bay is much easier paddling but there aren’t too many easy places to both picnic and drop a kayak in the water.

I doubt you’ll be able to get your own ramada. I’d suggest bringing some easy-ups and tents and a grill to make your own space. You might consider dropping the kayaks in the water at a boat launch, then paddling them around to a nice picnic place.

Try Mariners’ point. Seems there is lots of grass and easy beach accesss, though it’s a long walk with a kayak from the parking lot – so drop in elsewhere and paddle to Mariners’ point where someone else has set up camp.

Be sure to paddle to the back side of Sea World and see the pengins, and I like to tie up on the dock at the barefoot bar, get drunk, then try to paddle back without falling off and drowning.

[DataAgent]

Jimmy: I just looked at your map again. Quivira Basin is where you’ll pick up your kayaks. #5 is probably the closest picnic area. If there are any fishermen in your group, the Mission Bay Channel is a popular fishing area. I was biking that area last weekend and saw a guy catch a huge Manta Ray in the channel. I asked him “Do they taste like chicken?” He smiled and said ‘no’ as he threw it back in.

[DataAgent]

Jimmy: I just looked at your map again. Quivira Basin is where you’ll pick up your kayaks. #5 is probably the closest picnic area. If there are any fishermen in your group, the Mission Bay Channel is a popular fishing area. I was biking that area last weekend and saw a guy catch a huge Manta Ray in the channel. I asked him “Do they taste like chicken?” He smiled and said ‘no’ as he threw it back in.

[DataAgent]

Jimmy: I just looked at your map again. Quivira Basin is where you’ll pick up your kayaks. #5 is probably the closest picnic area. If there are any fishermen in your group, the Mission Bay Channel is a popular fishing area. I was biking that area last weekend and saw a guy catch a huge Manta Ray in the channel. I asked him “Do they taste like chicken?” He smiled and said ‘no’ as he threw it back in.

[DataAgent]

Jimmy: I just looked at your map again. Quivira Basin is where you’ll pick up your kayaks. #5 is probably the closest picnic area. If there are any fishermen in your group, the Mission Bay Channel is a popular fishing area. I was biking that area last weekend and saw a guy catch a huge Manta Ray in the channel. I asked him “Do they taste like chicken?” He smiled and said ‘no’ as he threw it back in.

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