I've been going to Fort Baker Pier in SF to fish and crab. Any other location specifically you would recommend checking out? SF?Pacifica?Monterrey?Half Moon Bay?
You can get live anchovies at fisherman’s warf, the boats at the docks early in the morning. Also you can get at the bait n tackle shop by the Pacifica pier off the freeway
The two rod stamp is only for freshwater. You’re allowed to use two rods without a license on jetties and fishing piers even in the bay. Not sure about a pier like in this video though.
This is what the current CA f&g website says 2024: Allows a person to fish with two rods or lines in inland waters, except for waters in which only artificial lures or barbless hooks may be used. Note: A Second Rod Validation is not required when fishing in ocean waters as defined in CCR, Title 14, Section 27.00. For general fishing gear restrictions in ocean waters, please refer to CCR, Title 14, Section 28.65.