Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join a professional marine biologist for a hands-on exploration of San Diego’s tide pools. Get up close with sea stars, anemones, crabs, hermit crabs, snails, and sometimes even octopuses while learning fascinating facts about the intertidal ecosystem. This small-group, guided tour is perfect for families, solo travelers, and ocean lovers who want an interactive, educational experience.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Need to sign a waiver prior to booking.
What To Expect
We will explore the tide pools with a marine biologist identifying the marine creatures and explaining the role of each organism within the ecosystem.
Options
Tidepool Tours with a Marine Biologist
What‘s Included
Tidepool Tour
Participants will transport themselves to and from the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tide Pools in La Jolla
Laura S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience! Becca is an expert at tide pool life. We learned so much and had a great time! We really enjoyed meeting her as well. Well worth the time and money. :)
Pool of Life
jaker263,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Totally worth it to nerd out with a real science person! We found every single thing on our list and more and it was all explained to us ! Thanks again!!! Jake - Rhonda
Such fun!
Lesley D,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! Such fun to learn how much life there is in such a small area. This was a highlight of our trip.
Amazing experience!
Z3779YIcarolinef,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on our tide pool tour with Becca. We got to see so many amazing things and Becca was a wealth of knowledge. We took our kids (4&6) and Becca was patient, kind, and so helpful in creating a wonderful learning opportunity for them.
Tide pool tour
S3635NCcarolm,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We learned a great deal and would highly recommend.
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