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
1,191 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour off La Jolla Shores
NurseMel9,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience was a 4.5/5. Abby was great and very informative. My only disappointment was we did not go into the caves that day due to the waves. Safety first so I’m still giving the experience a high score.
Great kayak tour. Seeing...
Adam G,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great kayak tour. Seeing all the wildlife and paddling through the waves was amazing. Our guide, Luka, was very friendly and helpful. I fully recommend the experience!
Beginner-Friendly Kayak Adventure — Fun, Scenic, and Well Guided
715priyadarshis,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful experience! The kayaking tour was very beginner-friendly and a lot of fun. The weather was perfect, the water was beautifully clear, and we got to see plenty of fish. Our guides, Cassidy and Daniella, were friendly, knowledgeable, and shared fascinating facts about the marine life and caves. Highly recommend!
So much fun!
Happiness00843727464,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute fun with Brodie and Dane - real chill atmosphere with them. Brought our 12 and 15 year old who enjoyed being captains of their kayak. Water was super calm that day with beautiful sunny weather - couldn’t ask for more. We totally recommend it! Couple things we totally forgot to consider but survived: - you’re gonna get wet from waist down guaranteed (wear swim shorts and bring flip flops for after the tour when your feet are sandy) - bring a waterproof bag for your camera!! and take pictures! - bring a towel, in case you want to have lunch and cannot make it back to your hotel or Airbnb - wear sunscreen: it’s 2 hrs of sun - bring a sun hat - bring sunglasses; it’s bright when the sun reflects off the sea.
A must do in La Jolla
Erika L,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I’ve never been to San Diego, this was a great way to see some really beautiful spots. You don’t need any previous kayaking experience the guides are very helpful. The guides were also very knowledgeable about the area and made the experience really fun. We saw dolphins, many leopard sharks, and sea lions. If you want to have a fun little adventure I would definitely check this out!
Great low-difficulty experience
kristih661,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Knowledgeable guides. Could not enter sea caves due to swell but overall very cool experience. We are experienced kayakers and while this is otally geared towards beginners/ families/ all comers we still had a good time
Great time on the ocean
L1910GNrichc,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the Kayak tour with Alex who was a great and informative guide. We would highly recommend this company and Alex. We didn’t make into the cave due to swells (would have been to dangerous).
Seal lions, sharks, and dolphins !
Laura A,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Second kayak trip with this company this year and it was awesome again! Brody and Adam are pros - humorous, enthusiastic, confident and capable as they kept us safe, described the surroundings, pointed out the wildlife, and made sure everyone was well taken care of. Easy paddle out this time over the breaking waves and the calm seas permitted us to enter the caves. We saw small tiger sharks in the shallows, two adorable sea lions sleeping and snuggly up in the caves, a breathtaking shoreline view as we paddled, close up view of the sea lions at La Jolla point as the tourists looked down, and the icing on the cake was seeing a pod of dolphins as we headed into shore. Highly recommend the trip! Their storefront is well stocked with croakies and chums for your sunglasses, dry bags for your stuff, and cell phone zip pockets so you can bring your phone along and take snaps along the way. Wetsuit rental is option and extra $ but we did not use and were fine on shorts and long sleeve sun shirts. Afterward, we went into La Jolla and looked down on the cove where we’d been kayaking for a different view. If you do one outing in San Diego, do this one with this company!
Unique and worthwhile San Diego experience
307candicer,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun experience! Tour Guide Owen was a dream- knowledgeable, helpful and fun. Weather likely impacts experience, and we had a perfect day- blue skies, warm weather, calm waves. I’m a San Diego native and thought I explored every inch of Southen California, and this was a new and special experience with my sisters and mom. Great to go into a cave and interact with a sea lion who came right up to our kayaks. Two things 1) I took Dramamine before, and glad I did. One sister didn’t and she got ill half way through. 2) I’m 45 and active. Wasn’t a problem for me but 90 minutes of kayaking isn’t low effort even in calm seas. Just something to consider when booking. Got a bit of a work out, great views and a unique experience. Well done Owen!
Fun time.
Blayne R,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun to do once. Amazing views and our guides were very friendly/knowledgeable. Cave was fun to go in.
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