If your Skiffing it I'd say Capitola in a big way. 1) Rockfish reefs are a lot closer. 2) FAR better Hali water. 3) Equal access to salmon although Capitola is closer to Soquel Hole by about 3 or more miles. 4) Usually much less swell/waves at Capitola with 2 Main points to the North (Pleasure & Lighthouse) to breakdown predominant waves instead of just 1 (Lighthouse) at Santa Cruz. 5) Your about 5 or more miles closer to ME and I might be persuaded to help with funding if invited to join you.
Tight lines,
Wade
P.S. I might still be persuadable if you choose S.C.