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
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
1,109 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
How did the grandparents do?
Bridget A,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was wonderful and exciting. The tour guides Alex and Alexis did an amazing job educating you about the area the marine life and how to kayak on the ocean. So much fun to see leopard sharks, sea lions, sting rays and girabaldi the state fish. Going into the cave was fun too. And kayak surfing back to shore woo hoo. We have kayaked rivers before but never in the open sea it took some getting used to but there was a family with 2 kids and they had never kayaked before and did great. We had limited experience and we are "old" 55 and 65 so if we can do it you can do it. It was a great experience!
Beautiful place, pretty...
Barbara R,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful place, pretty easy paddling. Good guides. Safe and fun playing in the water. Saw lots of sea lions.
We had a great tour sea...
Julie A,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great tour sea kayaking the caves near La Jolla. Our guide, Miya, had lots of interesting information about the area and she was sensitive to our physical needs and abilities while keeping us safe.
Unforgettable trip!
Heather E,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had the best time on our sea cave kayak tour. Keenan was a super fun guide. We saw sharks, sea lions, and other fish up close. The caves were super cool. Definitely prepare to get wet and get an arm/core workout to make the round trip on a choppy day, but so worth it!
Beautiful and thrilling
Rosie S,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was an amazing experience. So thankful for our amazing tour guys, Alex and Taya. Saw lots of fish a sting ray and sea lions. The caves were a once in a lifetime experience. It does require you to be physically active and you most likely will get wet.
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