La Jolla Sea Caves Kayaking Tour

A kayaking tour of the ecological reserve with a naturalist guide

4.6 · Excellent(207 reviews)
Popular with solo travelers
Free cancellation available

This kayaking tour will give you the chance to explore the La Jolla Underwater Park and Ecological Reserve with an expert naturalist guide. You'll be able to paddle through the sea caves and kelp forests while taking in views of the coastal scenery.

As you explore the park, you'll get to see an abundance of wildlife such as sea lions, seals, wading birds and if you're lucky, maybe even dolphins or orcas. You can round off the tour with a kayak surf ride back to La Jolla Shores beach.

What's included

  • Guide services
  • Life jacket rental
  • Wet suit rentals (offered seasonally)
  • Kayaking equipment (single or tandem)

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Tips
    • Food and drinks

    Accessibility

    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby

    Health & Safety

    • Not recommended for pregnant visitors
    • Not recommended for visitors with back problems
    • Not recommended for visitors with heart problems or serious medical conditions
    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Restrictions

    • Visitors need to show a valid photo ID.
    • Arrive at least 60 minutes before the start time.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (UK)

    Additional information

    You can expect to get wet on this tour. Please wear appropriate clothing such as swimwear and tennis shoes, river shoes or flip-flops.

    Please bring a hat, sunscreen and a towel.

    Please do not bring valuables and items that cannot get wet.

    This activity has a weight restriction. The maximum weight permitted is 113 kg per single kayak and 204 kg per double kayak.

    Please note that for safety reasons, the tour operator does not guarantee going into the caves on tours. Entrance to the caves is based on ocean conditions, safety and participants ability as determined by the guide.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Avenida De La Playa 2222, La Jolla, San Diego, 92037
    Meet your guide by the yellow awning outside of the kayak shop. Please arrive 60 minutes before the scheduled tour time to allow for parking and gear set up. Please note that free parking is available on the side streets. The spots marked 'two-hour parking' are not recommended as you will not have enough time.
    End point
    Avenida De La Playa 2222, La Jolla, San Diego, 92037

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