La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour (Single Kayak)
Overview
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2 hours
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Embark on a renowned kayak tour that offers the unique experience of navigating the La Jolla sea caves and ecological reserve. This excursion showcases a remarkable array of scenery and wildlife exclusive to San Diego. Accompanied by a proficient naturalist/biologist guide, participants have the opportunity to observe sea lions, dolphins, and the majestic Grey Whale while paddling through this captivating marine environment.
Minimum age is 15 years old
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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 guests will be getting wet so plan accordingly
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1 Single Kayak (For Avid Kayakers)
Helmet
PFD
Gratuities
Wetsuits and Lockers
What To Expect
La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove is a picturesque coastal area in La Jolla, San Diego, California, featuring a small beach surrounded by cliffs. Point La Jolla marks the southern boundary of the cove, which is designated as a marine reserve. This scenic spot attracts enthusiasts of snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving due to its diverse marine life and tranquil waters.
La Jolla Underwater Park
The San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park encompasses a vast expanse of 6,000 acres, including ocean bottom and tidelands. Renowned for its four distinct habitats, the park is a sought-after destination for both snorkelers and scuba divers. Its diverse ecosystems contribute to the park's popularity among underwater enthusiasts.
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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour (Single Kayak)
Reviews
111 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Two minutes in a cave
Rachel M,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
3.00Our tour guides Carly and Carl were kind and knowledgeable but often hard to hear on the water. Carly did a great job trying to loosen up the new kayakers and get people laughing, as well as great tips for successfully riding the waves to land while staying mostly dry! We were disappointed that the “7 caves” tour really only included going into one cave for literally 2 minutes. It was also frustrating having to “fight” the other kayak companies and snorkel companies to go into the cave. Waiting seemed to take half of our time. Overall we enjoyed our time, who wouldn’t enjoy time on the ocean in the sun? But as experienced kayakers, I am not sure it was any better than renting private kayaks and going on our own.
Great tour to do with kids.
Mariya M,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour and great guides! Very kid friendly as you can rent double kayaks and have an amazing experience.
Family trip
Jarrott H,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was absolutely great, the crew was great and the experience was delightful . The views and the caves where a very unique experience
Great experience!
Philip H,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a perfect way for me to show my parents the best San Diego has to offer while they were in town. Carly and Evan were very knowledgeable of the La Jolla Cove and the wildlife. Awesome experience both for visitors and locals.
Wouldn’t do again
Raven J,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
1.00Our guides were nice and I have nothing bad to say about them. However, our group should have never went out under the horrible water conditions that we did. The waves were so choppy that everyone was either wiping out, throwing up sick/sea sick, or having full on panic attacks. I legit saw like 4 people vomit. I had to turn around mid tour and go back because the water conditions were that scary. They need to be more careful about when they let people go out. Also, no one was there to help bring my two friends in. They got caught in a riptide and had a scary time coming in. I was helped in by some guys from the company, but they were nowhere to be found when my friends came in from the tour and this had to do it themselves which was virtually impossible with how bad/big the waves were. Wish I could get my money back from this experience.
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