La Jolla Cove Snorkeling: Marine Wildlife Adventure

Experience the thrill of snorkeling in La Jolla Cove, a protected marine wildlife preserve. Explore the vibrant aquatic life and stunning vegetation with our high-quality gear and VR video tour. Leave your gear in our complimentary lockers for a carefree adventure.

Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

La Jolla Outpost is dedicated to providing clean and functional equipment. The operator, an enthusiastic snorkeler, often wonders why anyone on vacation would purchase a mediocre snorkel set, only to use it for a few hours and then pack it away, never to be used again. Why not have a place where quality snorkels can be rented at reasonable prices? It’s…

What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lockers
Additional Information

We are strategically positioned just a short stroll from the spectacular La Jolla Cove, a safeguarded marine and wildlife sanctuary, teeming with plentiful marine species and verdant foliage. Our facilities offer clean and high-quality equipment, and our research & development is cultivated via years of scrutiny in La Jolla’s unique landscapes. Each…

Location
8008 Girard Ave
Girard Avenue
Located inside the market at the very back. Between cove house and taste of himilayas. Come by to pick up your gear; we have changing room, bathroom and free lockers for all guests!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(25 Ratings)
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Michael_s
Jun 30, 2025
Worth it - It’s so worth it if you love nature and swimming, only concern would be the shortage of snorkeling gear, but I got lucky enough to snag a good quality snorkel and mask
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Alaina_p
Jun 4, 2025
Fun! - We rented the equipment and walked to La Jolla Cove from the rental place. We had a great time. Sea lions and birds swam around us and there were a lot of fish. It was fun. I would recommend!!
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Regina_s
Mar 24, 2025
Great customer service - We had a great experience. The staff were professional and helpful. We did not get to snorkel in La Jolla cove because the lifeguards told us not to go out due to the waves coming into the cove. We returned to the rental office and they offered to refund the rental fees even though we had already taken the equipment down to the cove. If I could give them more stars I would. They are a great business. We also found the most reasonable prices on souvenir shirts in their shop. I highly recommend this company and I recommend checking the surf report on the day you plan to snorkel.
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Kaylen_l
Feb 2, 2025
The overall experience... - The overall experience was very good,the people at the store who helped us was very helpful and gave us lockers to put our belongings in,it was a very fun trip and can’t wait to do it again over the summer!
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Joanna_b
Jan 1, 2025
It was a seamless process... - It was a seamless process from start to finish. The hardest part was finding parking because it was a holiday. The employees were wonderful and helped fit us for wetsuits and flippers. We were able to keep them all day and there were multiple places that we could snorkel throughout La Jolla. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great but there’s nothing to be done about that. Would definitely recommend!
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Lauretta_k
Sep 2, 2024
Caves - Seeing the caves and the sea animals was amazing . An unforgettable experience. We spent 3 hours out in the ocean exploring due to the convenience of the all day snorkeling package. It was practical and affordable.
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Jordane_s
Jun 28, 2024
So much fun ! - Definitely recommend this if you’re going to San Diego, especially to see the sea lions! I didn’t see any in the water because they were all sunbathing, but lots of girabaldi and seaweed, keep your eyes peeled for any other creatures! 10/10 will be coming back.
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Joshua_v
Sep 2, 2024
Good customer service - Good customer service. The gentleman was very patient provided great tips and advice for the whole snorkeling trip.. Definitely return to this place again.
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M7988zqamyp
Jul 7, 2024
Not the best snorkeling place - The snorkeling was horrible. I don’t know if it was the weather but you could not see any sea life. The sea lions were a nice surprise but it was crowded and we were disappointed with our experience.
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14kristyf
Jun 17, 2025
NOT GOOD…AT ALL - Paid to snorkel in an area where the waves were crashing against the shoreline with big rocks that we were thrown into. Very difficult to navigate. Only saw a two kinds of fish. Lots of floating seaweed and other plant life to constantly weed through.Not worth the snorkeling experience AT ALL. The only cool aspect was the sea lions laying on the beach, but you can have that experience for free.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).