I was using 12 lb. test in green tint. For those shorties its ok but the one calico I got that was legal almost got me in the kelp. Malaga Cove is located in Palos Verdes California. If you are in a kayak or tube you can launch from 300 paseo drive (use mapquest to find it) The zip code is 90274. If you are in a boat, it is located in the southernmost tip of Santa Monica Bay, by Torrance Beach. It is pretty weird, the last time I went I only caught a sculpin and a Sand bass. I think its because I was using swimbaits in the thick kelp and I couldnt get close to the bottom without getting hung up. With the weedless grubs you can fish thick kelp and rocks without getting snagged.
Good Luck
Tommy