[timd]

I'm not on the west coast, but I'm in the west! Phoenix. My boat spends the summer on the Texas coast where we have a place, and the wife and kids go to escape the heat. Then we tow back to Phoenix for the winter. Great lakes around here. We've also towed to Rocky Point and San Carlos in the Sea of Cortez. Gonna try San Diego in the spring.
I'm also a member of Vagabundos. They are a great outfit. One-stop shopping for vehicle and boat insurance(required) and fishing permits and licenses. We found homes to rent in San Carlos and the East Cape through the members newsletter.