Yes, this sting was almost surely from a sea anemone. Sea anemones look like fleshy flowers and got their name from the European flower Anemone nemorosa, a poisonous, white-flowered plant that causes blisters. Closer to home is a similar plant, the Japanese anemone, Anemone hupehensis.
Long-term Options For Licenses. Lifetime licenses are offered by the state of California. The cost runs $463.25 for anglers ages 0 to nine years, $761.25 for anglers ages 10 to 39, $685.25 for ages 40 to 61 and anglers 62 years and older can get a lifetime license for $463.75.
Ocean Beach Pier is one of the few places in San Diego where you can fish without a valid California fishing license. Half way out, there's a Cafe' and a tackle shop. To the north, the beach offers a designated area, Dog Beach, where dog owners can let their pets romp in the surf - Dog Beach is 24/7 off leash.