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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour
4.8
151 Ratings
San Diego
Explore La Jolla Sea Caves by kayak, guided by a naturalist. Witness sea lions, dolphins, and Grey Whales in San Diego’s stunning marine reserve.
Explore La Jolla Sea Caves by kayak, guided by a naturalist. Witness sea lions, dolphins, and Grey Whales in San Diego’s stunning marine reserve.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Jolla Cove - La Jolla Cove is a picturesque coastal area in La Jolla, San Diego, California, featuring a small beach surrounded by cliffs. Point La Jolla marks the southern boundary of the cove, which is designated as a marine reserve. This scenic spot attracts enthusiasts of snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving due to its diverse marine life…
- La Jolla Cove - La Jolla Cove is a picturesque coastal area in La Jolla, San Diego, California, featuring a small beach surrounded by cliffs. Point La Jolla marks the southern boundary of the cove, which is designated as a marine reserve. This scenic spot attracts enthusiasts of snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving due to its diverse marine life and tranquil waters.
- La Jolla Underwater Park - The San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park encompasses a vast expanse of 6,000 acres, including ocean bottom and tidelands. Renowned for its four distinct habitats, the park is a sought-after destination for both snorkelers and scuba divers. Its diverse ecosystems contribute to the park’s popularity among underwater enthusiasts.
What's Included
- Single Kayak (For Avid Kayakers)
- Helmet
- PFD
- Single Kayak (For Avid Kayakers)
- Helmet
- PFD
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Wetsuits and Lockers
- Gratuities
- Wetsuits and Lockers
Additional Information
Embark on a renowned kayak tour that offers the unique experience of navigating the La Jolla sea caves and ecological reserve. This excursion showcases a remarkable array of scenery and wildlife exclusive to San Diego. Accompanied by a proficient naturalist/biologist guide, participants have the opportunity to observe sea lions, dolphins, and the…
Embark on a renowned kayak tour that offers the unique experience of navigating the La Jolla sea caves and ecological reserve. This excursion showcases a remarkable array of scenery and wildlife exclusive to San Diego. Accompanied by a proficient naturalist/biologist guide, participants have the opportunity to observe sea lions, dolphins, and the majestic Grey Whale while paddling through this captivating marine environment.
Minimum age is 15 years old
- All guests will be getting wet so plan accordingly
Location
2222 Avenida De La Playa
Avenida De La Playa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(151 Ratings)
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Lulua_m
Nov 29, 2025
Caves tour La Jolla kayaking San diego - We had a family of 5, (parents and 3 kids (ages 15,11&5yo)
We had 2 tandems and 1 single. 5yo was able to join in (didn’t paddle) but was able to hold on just fine. The guides were great, kept tabs on everyone, and also great story tellers, with humor, engaging questions, and great with kids. They made sure we stayed safe too. We went when tides were high, and swells were great, so the caves were not allowed as per coastguard safety that day, but otherwise as first time kayakers we were still safe and had a ton of fun!
Definitely recommend!!
(Guides were Magnus and Ryan (aka Garibaldi)
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Kia
Nov 24, 2025
1st time Kayaking - It was my and I had so much fun. I learned so much on the water. My group was amazing and my tour guys were awesome. Watching my tour guide do a handstand and challenging the one of the younger tour members to stand on his kayak for 10 seconds and watching him do it was so awesome. Best experience of my solo trip thanks guys.
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Sarah_l
Nov 22, 2025
Awesome kayak adventure. - We had a blast on our kayak adventure. Hannah was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the sea life that we encountered. We saw tons of seals and sea lions, leopard sharks and smaller fish. We explored a sea cave. It was a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend.
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Christina_c
Nov 17, 2025
A Perfect Day on the Pacific ☀️🌊 - My friend and I had such a wonderful time kayaking in La Jolla. The water was stunning, and getting to see the sea lions up close was such a special experience. The guides were kind, patient, and made us feel comfortable the entire time while sharing interesting facts about the area and the marine life.
It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. We left feeling refreshed, with great memories and lots of smiles. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting La Jolla — it was truly unforgettable! 🌊🛶🦭✨
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I1286mblk
Nov 9, 2025
Fun, a safe challenge for a first timer - First sea kayaking trip for me
Only done brief lake canoeing before
Staff very encouraging
Capsizing is most likely when you are just leaving and arriving at shore line
I capsized in first 30 seconds!! Warm salty water. One of the team noticed I was a bit slower and hung back for me. Both very knowledgeable. Great experience, lots of pelicans and seals. Too choppy to go into caves, lifeguard prohibited.
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John_w
Nov 1, 2025
Well worth it. Great... - Well worth it. Great experience. Our guide Chance made it a fun time. Great exercise too. Saw hundreds of pelicans and several sea lions.
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S850tjkimberlys
Oct 28, 2025
A jewel in La Jolla! - A must do when in San Diego. My boyfriend and I had such an amazing time, we had a great instructor and tour guide who led us through the kayak tour with ease. We saw plenty of sea life, explored the caves and of course enjoyed the seals!!
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Marie_b
Oct 27, 2025
Kayaking so fun! Dolphins💖 - It was so much fun, go by August if you want to be able to get in the cave but it was great anyway even though the waves broke to high for us to go in
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Carolyn_h
Oct 19, 2025
Fantastic - Our guides - Magnis, Delaney and Brooke- were enthusiastic and shared some fantastic local lore as well as excellent information about the underwater ecosystems off La Jolla beach. Going into the caves was pretty thrilling- matched by seeing leopard sharks and sea lions. Truly a great time with guides that looked out for everyone.
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Camper18216249049
Dec 2, 2025
Nice excursion - Good organization and guides. Clear explanation and beautiful route. We've seen sharks in the good, which was very nice. There were a few waves, which prevented us from entering the cave. That was a shame.
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