Due to the street's name I have to assume that Scott's location is correct. It is certainly Pebble Beach like in setting. Also among the locals it has one of the best locations weather wise. They claim there is less fog there then anywhere along that coast. I have no doubt that fishing was going to be a big component and that no doubt grabbed the Captain's interest. It looks like a nice cove for anchoring.
But if you scroll down that google map, south of Pismo and the pier, you will come to the biggest dune buggie spot on the California coast. Look at that as a possible site for golf. It is THE BEST SITE for golf on the coast of California. I wonder if they had to ponder the possibilities there?
Thomas was too classy to discuss Mackenzie, but it must have been an "interesting" relationship.