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‘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
What To Expect
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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
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
1,125 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I ended up get injured on...
Cory C,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
1.00I ended up get injured on a hike the day before my experience. I reached out to Viator and sent pictures of the injuries the morning before my experience was supposed to be asking to see if I could get a refund. They supposedly sent the pictures to the company providing the tour but since it was not within the 48 hour window I was not able to get a refund. Just so you know you better not have any accidents within that window because they won’t give you any sort of refund. Don’t necessarily put this on Viator but I was never contacted by the company providing the experience.
Excellent Guides
Kelly S,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guides Teia (sp?)and Cassidy were amazing! They were very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the tour, esp seeing leopard sharks and going into the cave. Great workout as well!
Really great tour by...
Julia L,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really great tour by Avalon. She let us also kayak through arches. Our group were not the strongest kayakers but she was still very accommodating.
Cole and Ella were great...
Sherri B,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Cole and Ella were great guides. We loved the tour and all the information and stories Cole told. We were lucky enough to have a pod of dolphins swim very close to us. Due to the waves being so high, we did not get to enter tge caves. However it was still an awesome tour. Highly recommend
Exceptional
Carolyn F,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an excellent experience. The tour guides had great humor and knowledge. Unfortunately my sister got sea sick half way in the tour and we had to return back to shore. The tour guy was very accommodating and assisted us to safely return back to shore. We will be planning a re-do and hopefully can make it through the tour along with being able to go into the caves.
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