Anyone ever try any surf fishing spots south of Gaviota? I met a guy recently who worked at the refinery at Gaviota and he told me he goes fishing out in front of the facility at lunch. He said he uses a 9 foot pole with light test casting spinning lures. He said he caught legal halibut often (and he stessed often) using this method. Said he lost of tackle this way but always catches fish. Either he was pulling my leg or else it is a good fishing spot. Anyway, does anyone know if there is public access to the beach in front of Gaviota refinery?