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Eureka Boardwalk

The Eureka Boardwalk one beautiful fall morning Public Access Area — Status Unclear — Fishing License May Be Required Sea gulls too like the Boardwalk Although not designed for fishing, and not designated as a public pier, the “Boardwalk” in downtown Eureka’s waterfront has…

Antioch Marina Pier

Public Pier — Freshwater — Fishing License Required One day as I walking up the ramp that leads to the pier I was greeted by a powerful, baritone voice singing out “Welcome to the Cable Pier!” Turned out it was a large, African-American gentleman who…

Newport Pier — McFadden Wharf

Public Pier — No Fishing License Required It’s nothin’ fancy, but it will do Sun is rising, day is new Birds are singing a sinful tune It’s nothin’ fancy, but it will do It’s nothin’ fancy, roll out the folding chairs Leave your worries over…

Candlestick Point Park Piers — San Francisco

Public Piers — No Fishing License Required Nearby stood the stadium that made this point infamous — Candlestick Park (OOPS! 3Com Park at Candlestick Point) — “The Stick.” Why infamous? Because of the fog and the cold, blustery, hurricane-like winds that could whip through the…

Pismo Beach Pier

Public Pier — No Fishing License Required This pier, together with the other piers along this stretch of coast, provides both recreational fishing and a relief from the summer heat for those who come over from the hot Central Valley (and the summertime influx of…