La Jolla Kayak and Snorkel Tour for two people (tandem kayak)
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Paddle to the sea caves of La Jolla and snorkel amidst the surrounding Ecological Reserve. Get up close and personal with the Garibaldi, Leopard Shark, Rays, and unique local creatures in the Ecological Reserve at La Jolla Shores. This tour includes all kayaking equipment, snorkel gear, and wetsuits.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All participants must be able to swim
Minimum age is 8 years
Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled tour time
Rental lockers available upon arrival
Swimwear to wear underneath wetsuit is required
Ocean and safety conditions determine the tour route and entrance into the sea cave is not guaranteed as well as water visibility.
What To Expect
Enjoy two of San Diego’s most popular activities all in one fun tour! All the benefits of the La Jolla Kayak Tour PLUS a snorkeling adventure. Say hello to your friends the garibaldi, leopard sharks (no shark repellent necessary leopard sharks are harmless!), rockfish, sea lions, spiny lobster, rays, shovelnose guitarfish and other marine creatures in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. The Kayak & Snorkel Tour includes a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, all the kayaking equipment and high-fives. Make snorkeling in La Jolla’s Ecological Reserve a breeze by bringing your snorkel gear aboard the kayaks on this Kayak & Snorkel Tour while also touring La Jolla’s sea caves! Guides will anchor the kayaks nearby the La Jolla sea caves for snorkeling in La Jolla all along the rocky reefs nearby La Jolla Cove. This adventure is only bookable as one capacity person on Viator however, the ticket is for two people in one double Kayak.
Options
La Jolla Kayak & Snorkel Tour
La Jolla Kayak n Snorkel Tour: 2.5 hour guided Kayak and Snorkel Tour ( 1 double kayak only, good for 2 person )
What‘s Included
Snorekling Equipment Included (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit)
Kayaking Equipment Included (life jacket, helmet, paddle, kayak)
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to learn about underwater life
G879YOkateb,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Hal had extensive information and some anecdotes about the plants and animals we spotted, and we spotted lots: garibaldi, horn shark, sheepshead wrasse, ray, spiny lobster, and more. The cave was dramatic with entry timed between large swells, but it was beautiful in there. Paddling took extra effort at times due to cross currents, but it was doable. Be prepared to reenter your kayak from the water, not a graceful thing. But it was worth it, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Some good, some bad
Discover50880730430,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Guide came across very disinterested to be there. Also I felt left behind a few times. There’s a few different tours running simultaneously and there were definitely a few times I turned around to find my guide had left me behind. Also, received nearly no instruction concerning snorkeling.
La Jolla Kayak tour
aaronsL8048FQ,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beth was an excellent tour guide as well as Roman. We really enjoyed the tour and would be willing to come back. 10 out of 10
Family vaca adventure
Navigator150489,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The waves were super bad and we didn’t get to go into the caves due to the high tide, the water wasn’t clear like the advertised picture but was able to sea a few leopard sharks and stingrays. The gal who took us was amazing and very knowledgeable and funny. She made us feel safe and comfortable.
Adventure on a kayak
K5917PIchrisb,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very educational and physical journey to view So Cal ocean biome of La Jolla Cove up close, aboard a kayak. We saw many Leopard sharks, orange Garabaldi, hulking sea lions, sea urchins and small fishes amongst the waving sea grasses. The cormorants, sea gulls and pelicans flew above us in a warm, sunny sky. The ocean water was cool, but our full wetsuits kept us toasty. My arms, shoulders, back and legs were tested by paddling through mild ocean waves. I thought I was a fairly fit old guy, but after 2+ hours of paddling, I realized my core needs to be strengthened big time. A cold beer rounded out my day on the water. Bethany, the instructor was informative, funny and a fit paddler, who helped me navigate this water wonderland. Thanks for an awesome experience. Chris Brown
A great booking
Lyndsey D,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Francesca was a great guide! Funny and knowledgeable. We were fortunate to see tons of Garibaldi and several leopard sharks, along with smaller fish.
Good-ish
Andrew A,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide Levi was nice. Fun seeing the sea lions. Water was very cold even with wetsuits. Even our tour guide didn’t snorkel. Not a lot to see under the water. But The kayaking part was fun.
A lot of work for meh snorkeling
beckycQ3084IY,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The guides were great and helpful but the waves were pretty intense which made kayaking difficult and a little nauseating. They took us to the caves to snorkel and while we did see cool fish, this was the least impressive snorkel spot of the 3 we explored on our own during our time in La Jolla. I think there are better areas to snorkel for sure (La jolla cove where the sea lions are - water is super calm and you can see the same fish AND sea lions or go to the same beach that this tour leaves from - La Jolla shores - and just walk out into the water a little ways to see leapord sharks and stingrays). Also my rented wet suit had holes in it and was damp so it was pretty chilly. The guides also need to speak louder as I couldn’t hear them most of the time on the kayaks.
We will be back again!
I165RUhannahl,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sami was an incredible guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with her. She was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and fun. We went for a girls trip, but I will be bringing my husband and two daughters back to have this experience, even though we live in Utah. It was a blast.
Very nice guide, very...
Pallav G,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice guide, very helpful. We got sufficient time for both activities, and the experience was quite smooth. Just make sure your physique isn't the worst and you'll be good.
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