The new owners of the bait receiver and Redondo Sportfishing are very enthusiastic about making their new operation a success...They are running five boats out of the landing now and fishing Santa Barbara Island frequently since they're the closest landing to that Rock...
Mike from the old Inseine Bait Co. is still working the receiver and they are offering $10 kayak scoops of some beautiful Sardines...
...a $5 tip doesn't hurt at that rate and it helps to keep Mike happy...LOL
Newport, Dana, and SD all charge $20 for a kayaker...
...it's tough to tip em at that rate unless your splitting a scoop with a friend...
I wish we could get the old parking rate reinstated...perhaps Redondo Sportfishing at the Bait Receiver could give a validation with the purchase of bait...?
Here's a copy of an old petition I passed around and I'm thinking of starting again now that things are getting closer to normal and maybe the City Council and Harbormaster may have the time to listen...
"We the undersigned, respectfully request that the Redondo Beach Harbor Commission and the City Council reinstate the “hand launch” flat rate for the Marina Parking lot. The hand launch is the only safe location within miles to access the harbor and open ocean for SUPs and Kayaks. Marina Del Rey and San Pedro are the next safe coastal access locations without a dangerous surf launch. This launch is especially helpful for the young, old or the beginner. With the increase to $2 per hour for parking the city has made it more difficult for families and those on lower or set incomes to enjoy a lengthy stay in the harbor.
The flat rate will help to increase the number of people visiting your area and encourage them to spend their money on food, drinks, ice and gas rather than $2 per hour on parking. The on-street parking around the lot may also become more congested for local parking if we are forced to unload and then park for free on the city streets.
At this time there are two special rates already existing at the Marina parking lot; the Sport Fishing operation has a special rate for their customers as does the Boat Hoist.
In the past a simple visual inspection by the parking attendant would verify if the car leaving the lot had a SUP or a kayak and they would be eligible for the “hand launch” flat rate.
PLEASE REINSTATE THE “HAND LAUNCH’ FLAT RATE FOR PARKING IN THE REDONDO BEACH KING HARBOR MARINA LOT.
COASTAL ACCESS AND ESPECIALLY AFFORDABLE COASTAL ACCESS IS AN INTREGAL PART OF OUR BEAUTIFUL CALIFORNIA COASTLINE AND IT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO ALL YOUR LOCAL CONSTITUENTS...ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG, THE OLD AND THOSE ON A FIXED INCOME."