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. 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
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.
Reviews
1,256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Book it and ask for Jason & Elizabeth!!!
Tanya P,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00WOW!!! What a great day!!! First time kayaking in the ocean and what a treat! Super fun and quick to learn! Elizabeth and Jason made it an unforgettable experience! Highly recommend camera pouches so you can take pictures- we forgot ours!
A Very Worthwhile Kayaking Experience
CuriousVagabond,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with our tandem kayak trip at La Jolla Cove. Our two guides were great. We didn't get to kayak into a cave due to swells, but that was fine. We saw leopard sharks, a green sea turtle, shovel nosed guitarfish, and a seal up close. We could see the sea lions, dolphins, and birds in the distance. Other than the swells by the caves, the water was quite calm and visibility was great. We would do this again and bring some other people. We also appreciated that they had lockers and a bathroom at the meeting place. Everyone that we met at this company was very friendly and helpful.
Fun time. Great way to get out in the ocean for a while.
J4513EJpatrickm,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Just long enough because there’s def a decent about of paddling. The guides were great. Plan to get wet so dress accordingly and get a waterproof bag for your phone if you bring it. They sell them so that’s a plus. Lockers are convenient too!
Something different on our trip!
ejguss,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great morning, doing something different. Felt wonderful to be out on the water getting some exercise with beautiful views and lots of details about the environment. Shout out to Nick and Jason - perfect guides!
Be careful when reserving online.
228indirac,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Be sure to check how many kayaks you reserve on the website. I had a bad experience with the reservation process. I accidentally booked 2 tandems for 2 people, instead of one tandem for 2 of us. When I got to the location, the owner "confirmed" that it was for 4 people. I told him that no, it was just the two of us. I didn't realize at the time that I had paid for 2 kayaks (4 people) until later. He didn't tell me that I booked incorrectly either. I left a message a few times to have him call me back to see if i could get a refund, but received no response. It wasn't until I left a negative review that he called me back to say that he didn't understand what my problem was since he claimed they refunded me back the difference at his company's expense. I told him that I wasn't aware of the refund and he got upset and just told me to have a nice day and hung up. It turned out that he DID NOT REFUND the difference to me. I checked with my credit card company and filed a claim, but unfortunately, he won because they have written in their contract to double check the number of kayaks before reserving. I understand it was my fault and I took away business for one more tandem kayak on a busy weekend. But, don't say you refunded me money when in fact, YOU DID NOT PROVIDE A REFUND. That's a lie.
Great morning on the water!
susantP5716VO,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience! We’re so glad we picked this tour. Nick and Kyle were awesome! We saw 20+ sharks and a few sea lions. They were very informative and helpful. The water was smoother than expected. Highly recommend!
LA Jolla Cave kayaking
79ednab,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is an exciting and beautiful experience. I do suggest for the merchant to include a cold bottle of water for each guest, as it gets hit out there. (At $100 a couple, it's a good idea to treat your guests) Also, please advise all guides to look after all participants, especially on the way back in. All in all, we had a wonderfully time !
Family excursion
givenshots,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience! Sea Lions and their babies were so awesome. Brody and Alex were so patient and kind. So knowledgeable about the area.
Fun Granddaughter time!! It was way easier than I thought it was going to be!
cathyedalrymple,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was great. We are glad we went early. It got pretty crowded later in the day. Beautiful experience.
I'd give 3 thumbs up if I could
R4991NBscotth,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dane was an excellent guide-both knowledgeable about the area and just plain fun. He brought great energy to the group and was obviously very experienced. His stories were hilarious! My daughter and I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend, even if you are new to kayaking.
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