Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves
Overview
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2 hours
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Kayak La Jolla and the 7 Caves! This 90 minute guided tour in La Jolla is a favorite of both locals and San Diego visitors. Explore beautiful sea cliffs and caves as you glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life. Paddle to Sunny Jim’s Cave, the Arch Cave, the Clams’ Cave and other sea caves for amazing close-ups of sandstone formations. Witness sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, shovelnose guitarfish (rock on, man) and even the occasional dolphin on this sought-after La Jolla kayak tour. Ages 5 and up.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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
Age: Minimum 5
Arrival Time: 30 minutes before tour time
Attire: Swimsuit or athletic clothing that dries quickly. Guests will get wet at least from the waist down.
Ocean and safety conditions determine the tour route and entrance into the sea cave is not guaranteed
General swimming knowledge is required for all ocean activities.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Kayaking Equipment (kayak, paddle, helmet and life jacket)
Paddle Instruction
Professional Tour Guide
Optional: Gratuities
What To Expect
The La Jolla kayak tour is a favorite of both locals and San Diego visitors alike. Explore beautiful sea cliffs and caves as you glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life. Paddle to all seven caves including Sunny Jim’s Cave, the Arch Cave, the Clams’ Cave and other sea caves for amazing close-ups of sandstone formations. Witness sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, shovelnose guitarfish (rock on, man) and even the occasional dolphin on this sought-after La Jolla kayak tour.
Options
La Jolla Double Kayak Tour
Two participants one kayak: 90 minute guided Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves (double kayak only, good for 2 people)
Reviews
350 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exciting tour and fun facts about La Jolla
tammywI3155ZC,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zach did an amazing job as our tour guide. He was an incredible guide with a wealth of knowledge and so many fun facts! While we weren’t able to kayak into the caves because of large and unpredictable waves and swells, but Zach made our experience lovely and worthwhile by teaching us about the wildlife, the names of the caves, and what we would see if we could see the ocean floor. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour, it was an awesome adventure!
Great experience and awesome tour.
Erick P,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It can be a bit strenuous and you will get wet! But the views and learning about the area was amazing. Our guide Zack was very knowledgeable and kept it fun the whole time. Definitely worth going to, my wife and I had a blast!
Great tour and lots of wildlife!
kristym861,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. We saw lots of wildlife and learned a lot from our well informed tour guide. I'm glad I went prepared to get wet (from waves and from getting out at the end of the tour) and had a case for my phone! You can buy cases at the shop where you sign in.
Wonderful day in La Jolla!
Larry S,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesca was wonderful! We were lucky to have a pod of dolphins following us to the caves. She loves her job and it really shows!
Had a great time with our...
Guadalupe L,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time with our tour guide Francesca (Sarah). She was awesome, making the moment fun and informative. Would highly recommend .
Magical time on the water
Exploration703574,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This kayak tour was the highlight of our time in San Diego. We had a wonderful time on the cave kayak tour with our wonderful guides Zach and Magdalena. The swells were a little high, but our guides and the other staff at Bike and Kayak Tours expertly assisted us by holding and guiding our boats at launch and our return to the beach. Zach and Magdalena were funny, knowledgeable, attentive and incredibly strong! We felt safe and in good hands during the whole tour. Magdalena guided our two kayaks into the cave carefully and helped lead us out. Our time in the cave was magical, with baby sea lions swimming around our kayaks and others resting inside. I would highly recommend this tour to others and will book again when it is leopard shark season.
It was an amazing...
Dyanna S,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience! Sebastian and Magdalena were fantastic, super friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the marine life. They made the kayak tour so much fun, and we got to see beautiful views and wildlife along the way. Everything felt safe and well organized. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great outdoor adventure!
Great family adventure
C737XIjessicag,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zach and Zach were phenomenal tour guides and took very good care of us. We were able to see a sea turtle, lots of fish, and seals along with learning all about La Jolla. This was the best kayaking experience of our lives, full of excitement and adventure. They even managed to get us safely in and out of one of the caves so we could enjoy the full sea cave experience.
Almost drown due to weather and didn't see any cave.
Ye W,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00due to weather, big wave we didn't see any cave and I was almost drown in the sea. the guide was helpful but I felt it's a false advertisement that you can see the cave
Kayak in La Jolla
welb0rnm,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience, Beth and Coya were awesome tour guides! We learned alot. We would definitely come back to do it again!
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