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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kayaking Equipment (kayak, paddle, helmet and life jacket)
Paddle Instruction
Professional Tour Guide
Optional: Gratuities
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.
Two participants one kayak: 90 minute guided Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves (double kayak only, good for 2 people)
308 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ko Y,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
Fun kayaking and watching sea lions, neon fish, leopard shark and birds. Guide provided very knowledgeable insights about landscapes.
katherinekummer,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
We did the cave kayaking tour and had an amazing experience! Rowing against the ocean current was definitely a workout (and I’m in good shape), so keep that in mind when booking. The caves were fascinating to explore, and our guides were both friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you want to get up close and personal with the caves.
Adam S,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
This was an AWESOME experience! Wife and I shared a two person kayak and had a blast. Shout-out to our guides Angela and Magdalena for a FANTASTIC job. The water was rougher than usual and they did a great job keeping everyone safe while making it fun and informative. Added bonus - dolphins were right along with us while we were heading out. Very cool! A few things to consider: - Sunscreen your feet! Totally forgot about them, got sunburned top of feet and toes which then became very itchy a day later. Oof. - You are kayaking and it’s physical. Not hard and we’ve both kayaked and canoed before…just keep in mind the engine is you, no “ekayak” here. - You are on the ocean and bob up/down a bit. I don’t usually get sea sick but when we stopped and our guides talked, my stomach got a little woozy in the waves. If you’re prone to morion sickness, you might want to consider taking something before you go. That’s about it, these small things did not detracted from an awesome experience for us. One last thing I really appreciated. Several reviews (for other tours I think) mentioned the guides hinting for tips the entire time. We had none of that at all and our guides genius appeared to enjoy with they were doing. Classy move and I tipped better as a result. They both took Venmo, btw. All in all top notch experience I highly recommend. If you’re reading this and considering it, book with confidence!
Kenneth C,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
Depending on the surf and water conditions, you might not get into or near the caves. Nevertheless, ocean kayaking is fun. The tour guides are experienced and patient.
Cheri J,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
Great tour and guides were very nice. If you are an experienced kayaker you can just rent the kayaks yourself. But if you are with someone who wants to hear the stories of the area, and need guidance going inside the caves then the tour is for you!
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