Jim, you can make them online or call. Also Marina Del Rey is the only ferry I know of that will take a kayak. You can rent them in Two Harbors for a good price which I have done during past trips. For trips like this though it's nice to have your own.
http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/t...amp_boatIn.php
Paul, we were talking about that when we were out there this weekend. I've heard the west end is a fun spot to fish.
Now what do I do with a kayak that has a hole in it?