Pinic and Kayaking in San Diego

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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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Might try this place:
I think they are right on the water and you can just drop the kayak in the water there.

http://www.missionbaysportcenter.com/index.asp

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Might try this place:
I think they are right on the water and you can just drop the kayak in the water there.

http://www.missionbaysportcenter.com/index.asp

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Might try this place:
I think they are right on the water and you can just drop the kayak in the water there.

http://www.missionbaysportcenter.com/index.asp

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Might try this place:
I think they are right on the water and you can just drop the kayak in the water there.

http://www.missionbaysportcenter.com/index.asp

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Might try this place:
I think they are right on the water and you can just drop the kayak in the water there.

http://www.missionbaysportcenter.com/index.asp

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I was going to recommed the Mission Bay (bay yaking)vs La Jolla (inshore yaking). You need better skills for inshore kayaking.

Things to keep in mind:

1) If you pick the Bay, the place could become a zoo fast (busy with boats, BBQs, joggers, dogs..etc). Not a problem, but be there early to claim your spot.

2) Kayaking the bay is great fun but PAY ATTENTION to big boats (they just don’t see you).

3) There are plenty of fishermen/women in the bay, so think of the Bay etiquette (or avoid becoming the tangle/catch of the day)….stay from casting distance from the shore (at least 30 yards where fishermen are present or PAY close attention)…..if you travel in groups, that will make it easier to spot you.

Don’t forget to have fun…it’s a great way to spend the weekend w/ friends/familiy on the water.

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I was going to recommed the Mission Bay (bay yaking)vs La Jolla (inshore yaking). You need better skills for inshore kayaking.

Things to keep in mind:

1) If you pick the Bay, the place could become a zoo fast (busy with boats, BBQs, joggers, dogs..etc). Not a problem, but be there early to claim your spot.

2) Kayaking the bay is great fun but PAY ATTENTION to big boats (they just don’t see you).

3) There are plenty of fishermen/women in the bay, so think of the Bay etiquette (or avoid becoming the tangle/catch of the day)….stay from casting distance from the shore (at least 30 yards where fishermen are present or PAY close attention)…..if you travel in groups, that will make it easier to spot you.

Don’t forget to have fun…it’s a great way to spend the weekend w/ friends/familiy on the water.

[SD Transplant]

I was going to recommed the Mission Bay (bay yaking)vs La Jolla (inshore yaking). You need better skills for inshore kayaking.

Things to keep in mind:

1) If you pick the Bay, the place could become a zoo fast (busy with boats, BBQs, joggers, dogs..etc). Not a problem, but be there early to claim your spot.

2) Kayaking the bay is great fun but PAY ATTENTION to big boats (they just don’t see you).

3) There are plenty of fishermen/women in the bay, so think of the Bay etiquette (or avoid becoming the tangle/catch of the day)….stay from casting distance from the shore (at least 30 yards where fishermen are present or PAY close attention)…..if you travel in groups, that will make it easier to spot you.

Don’t forget to have fun…it’s a great way to spend the weekend w/ friends/familiy on the water.

[SD Transplant]

I was going to recommed the Mission Bay (bay yaking)vs La Jolla (inshore yaking). You need better skills for inshore kayaking.

Things to keep in mind:

1) If you pick the Bay, the place could become a zoo fast (busy with boats, BBQs, joggers, dogs..etc). Not a problem, but be there early to claim your spot.

2) Kayaking the bay is great fun but PAY ATTENTION to big boats (they just don’t see you).

3) There are plenty of fishermen/women in the bay, so think of the Bay etiquette (or avoid becoming the tangle/catch of the day)….stay from casting distance from the shore (at least 30 yards where fishermen are present or PAY close attention)…..if you travel in groups, that will make it easier to spot you.

Don’t forget to have fun…it’s a great way to spend the weekend w/ friends/familiy on the water.

[SD Transplant]

I was going to recommed the Mission Bay (bay yaking)vs La Jolla (inshore yaking). You need better skills for inshore kayaking.

Things to keep in mind:

1) If you pick the Bay, the place could become a zoo fast (busy with boats, BBQs, joggers, dogs..etc). Not a problem, but be there early to claim your spot.

2) Kayaking the bay is great fun but PAY ATTENTION to big boats (they just don’t see you).

3) There are plenty of fishermen/women in the bay, so think of the Bay etiquette (or avoid becoming the tangle/catch of the day)….stay from casting distance from the shore (at least 30 yards where fishermen are present or PAY close attention)…..if you travel in groups, that will make it easier to spot you.

Don’t forget to have fun…it’s a great way to spend the weekend w/ friends/familiy on the water.

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[quote=SD Transplant]1) If you pick the Bay, the place could become a zoo fast (busy with boats, BBQs, joggers, dogs..etc). Not a problem, but be there early to claim your spot.[/quote]

Good point.
The western part of the bay is designated “Sail Bay” and power boats / jet skis are required to leave no wake. More fun sticking to that if you are in a kayak. I think the Barefoot Bar dock is still in sail bay.

You have to traverse some power boat/jetski areas to get to the penguins, but still worth it unless it is really nuts.

If you want to get really elaborate, and have some “McGuyver” in you, use the two kayaks, acouple of 2x4s, and some sheets, towels or canvas to make a big pontoon boat. Just make that your own floating picnic spot.

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[quote=SD Transplant]1) If you pick the Bay, the place could become a zoo fast (busy with boats, BBQs, joggers, dogs..etc). Not a problem, but be there early to claim your spot.[/quote]

Good point.
The western part of the bay is designated “Sail Bay” and power boats / jet skis are required to leave no wake. More fun sticking to that if you are in a kayak. I think the Barefoot Bar dock is still in sail bay.

You have to traverse some power boat/jetski areas to get to the penguins, but still worth it unless it is really nuts.

If you want to get really elaborate, and have some “McGuyver” in you, use the two kayaks, acouple of 2x4s, and some sheets, towels or canvas to make a big pontoon boat. Just make that your own floating picnic spot.

[sdduuuude]

[quote=SD Transplant]1) If you pick the Bay, the place could become a zoo fast (busy with boats, BBQs, joggers, dogs..etc). Not a problem, but be there early to claim your spot.[/quote]

Good point.
The western part of the bay is designated “Sail Bay” and power boats / jet skis are required to leave no wake. More fun sticking to that if you are in a kayak. I think the Barefoot Bar dock is still in sail bay.

You have to traverse some power boat/jetski areas to get to the penguins, but still worth it unless it is really nuts.

If you want to get really elaborate, and have some “McGuyver” in you, use the two kayaks, acouple of 2x4s, and some sheets, towels or canvas to make a big pontoon boat. Just make that your own floating picnic spot.

[sdduuuude]

[quote=SD Transplant]1) If you pick the Bay, the place could become a zoo fast (busy with boats, BBQs, joggers, dogs..etc). Not a problem, but be there early to claim your spot.[/quote]

Good point.
The western part of the bay is designated “Sail Bay” and power boats / jet skis are required to leave no wake. More fun sticking to that if you are in a kayak. I think the Barefoot Bar dock is still in sail bay.

You have to traverse some power boat/jetski areas to get to the penguins, but still worth it unless it is really nuts.

If you want to get really elaborate, and have some “McGuyver” in you, use the two kayaks, acouple of 2x4s, and some sheets, towels or canvas to make a big pontoon boat. Just make that your own floating picnic spot.

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