Expansive views of San Pablo Bay make McNears Beach a magical oasis. The marina was busy 20 hours a day! San Pablo Bay has some of the best kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing in the Bay Area, and China Camp State Park has some of the best scenery to be seen from the water. Pablo Bay HOA is a unique 450 home community on the west side of the Intercoastal about two miles from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. San Pablo Bay was named after Rancho San Pablo, a Spanish land grant given to colonial Alta California settlers in 1815, on the bay at the site of the present-day city of San Pablo.The bay is approximately 10 mi (16 km) across and has an area of approximately 90 sq mi (230 km 2).. This sandy shoreline provides a perfect setting for kayakers and stand up paddlers to explore San Pablo Bay. miles on its 50 mile journey beginning just south of the summit of Mt. San Pablo Yacht Harbor as a place with ready access to the plentiful fish of the San Pablo Bay. You’ll find some of the best flat water kayaking and canoeing in the East Bay at San Pablo. The bay offers year-round kayaking and fishing opportunities, but the bay is most popular in the summer. Drop a line from the popular fishing pier. Side Note: Ken was able to land a monster of a fish earlier in the day, and Moo Moo did manage to hook a large fish but it broke off to a bad knot! Paddle along 14 miles of shoreline and discover sandy beaches, great fishing, and interesting wildlife. Sorry dude. St. Helena to the San Pablo Bay, passing through many of the landmark towns of Napa Valley including an incredible 6 miles through the heart of the city of Napa itself. San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides numerous recreation opportunities that includes wildlife viewing, wildlife photography, hiking, boating, fishing, and hunting. You do need a fishing license to fish from the shore. Kayaking/Canoeing. 9:02. Regulation of these recreation activities allow for public enjoyment of … There were 65 row available to rent. Glenn Brank of Norcal Yak describes China Camp as “one of the most kayaker-friendly spots on the north end of San Francisco Bay… It's a designated trailhead on the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail. Geography. The Napa River is one of the largest California Central Coast Range rivers, draining approximately 426 sq. NO MUD WALK OF SHAME FOR US! Kayak Fishing with Matt 775 views. Sturgeon and Stripers for Black Friday in San Pablo Bay on my Hobie Kayak - Duration: 9:02. The quiet spring, fall, and winter seasons offer a slower pace to satisfy paddlers who yearn for a more peaceful atmosphere. San Pablo Bay Kayak Sturgeon. We are one mile from the world renowned Mayo Clinic and about 12 miles from downtown Jacksonville. 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