La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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This popular kayak tour will allow you to kayak the La Jolla sea caves and ecological reserve, which boasts an amazing array of scenery and wildlife you can't find anywhere else in San Diego. As you paddle alongside your expert naturalist/biologist guide, keep an eye out for sea lions, dolphins and even a Grey Whale!
Minimum age is 6 years old and they will have to ride in the tandem with an adult over the age of 18.
THIS TOUR WILL BE FOR 2 TRAVELERS IN THE SAME TANDEM KAYAK. SO 1 TRAVELER EQUALS 1 TANDEM KAYAK OR 2 GUESTS. IF YOU BOOK 1 of these it will get you a tandem kayak. Double bookings will not get a refund. DO NOT BOOK THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE ONLY 1 GUEST. BOOK THE SINGLE KAYAK OPTION IF YOU ARE ONE GUEST
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PLEASE BE IN THE KAYAK SHOP 1 HOUR BEFORE TOUR START TIME, Allow time for parking and gear set up
Expect to get wet, please wear appropriate clothes such as a bathing suit and shoes that can get wet (tennis shoes, 'river shoes' or flip flops)
Hats, sun screen and towels are strongly advised
Please do not bring valuables and things that cannot get wet
There is a weight limit of 250 pounds per single kayak and 450 pounds per double kayak
For safety reasons, the tour operator does not guarantee going into the caves on tours. Entrance to caves is based on ocean conditions, safety, and participants ability as determined by guide.
Minimum age is 6 years for a double kayak and 16 years for a single kayak
All participants must be able to swim
What To Expect
No experience is needed! Your knowledgable guide will help you learn the basics and tour you around one of the premier eco-tourist destinations in San Diego. After a brief paddle instruction and safety talk, you'll take your kayak down to the beach in La Jolla Shores and paddle to the La Jolla Sea Caves taking in the gorgeous views and watching for the abundant wildlife. You'll also go through the incredible rock formations and caves (if conditions permit), through the expansive kelp forests and wildlfie hot spots and cap it all off with a kayak surf ride back to the beach. You can see numerous types of sea birds and usually sea lions, seals and sometimes dolphins or even orcas! What to Expect: Be prepared to get wet! For safety reasons, the tour operator does not guarantee going into the caves on tours. Entrance to caves based on ocean conditions, safety and participants ability as determined by guide. This tour is recommended for ages 6 and up. Participants must be able to swim.
La Jolla Shores Park
La Jolla Shores Park
Options
Tandem Kayak
1 Guest is 1 Tandem for 2 : This is for two travellers in one kayak. You have to be 6 years old to be with an adult.
What‘s Included
Kayaks (Tandem(two travellers in one kayak)) and Paddle
One Traveler is 1 Tandem Kayak
Professional guide
Life jacket
Wet suit rentals are offered during fall, winter and spring
Gratuities
Food and drink
Lockers and Wetsuits
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,326 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience
Timothy W,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super Local Business employing great people. We had a fantastic experience kayaking………………………………………..
XWashed due to weather
Dale K,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00After speaking with the owner, we did not tske the kyak tour. There was a warning of rip tides talong the with the waves breaking around 4' to 5' all the staff we met were helpful and friedly We sldo appreciated the owner c0ncern
Great Experience!
I4850KLheidiw,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our Tandem Kayak tour! Our guides, Sydney and Dane, were so fun and had lots of interesting knowledge to share. We had never kayaked on an ocean before, but they made the experience a breeze! Would highly recommend booking this tour!
Great guides and lots of fun kayaking
polinap632,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with Emily and Abby today when kayaking to the sea caves! They both were making sure everyone is safe, Emily was super fun and made us smile a lot today!
First timers
C2857EJbrianw,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emily was our guide and did a fantastic job. Patient with those who were inexperienced with Kayaking, knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable, fun and safe.
Fun Kayak day!
marijo k,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brody and Luca were fabulous kayak tour guides. They were professional and we felt very safe with them. They made the experience very enjoyable while imparting interesting historical information about the area. They were very enjoyable and entertaining!
So fun to kayak on the ocean!!
93clarep,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great experience! The guide was funny and informative. We were first time kayakers and their support made it easier than we thought and lots of fun!
From Texas tourists
Blake J,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good experience overall. We were unlucky with the weather that week, due to the large swells so we didn’t get to kayak into the caves. But the guides were awesome. Too bad they can’t control the weather! We saw a dolphin and baby seal swimming! I would want to do it again when the weather was more calm.
Great activity! Tour...
Jonathan M,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great activity! Tour guides were very informative and funny. Like and Sydney killed it! Fun even though we didn’t go into the caves bc of the conditions
The BEST tour guides!
Jasmayne E,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00They provide you with a life jacket and the kayak. The tour guides were super energetic, attentive, and friendly! 10/10 would go again!!
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