Been wanting to get out and scout my new locale. It's pretty reasonable for me to shore fish anywhere from Hermosa to Newport and I want to explore every bit of that. I suppose Newport can wait, though, all things considered.
So last night I hit a beach around Alamitos. It was sheltered by the LB breakwall so I don't know if I can call it a beach with all certainty, but there was sand and I fished.
Session went from 2030-2330. 5-7kn wind in my face at the beginning and end. High tide at 2230. Some kelp in the water but it was manageable. Mac for bait. First bait came back shredded, every bait thereafter stolen. Only got one slight clicker pull, and only saw a couple bumps on the rod tip. So there was life, but not what I was looking for.
I've always imagined that area could be good for bats and leopards. Lots of new territory to explore so it might be a moment before I try there again.