Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

We are the most affordable and highest rated company in town. You will be using brand new equipment coupled with an experienced local guide. We take you to some of the most scenic areas of Laguna Beach!

Our tours often fully book so we recommend that you book your reservation ahead of time.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Paddles

Kayaks

Water

Life vests

What To Expect

Laguna Beach

Explore a unique piece of Laguna Beach coastline from a perspective that even most locals don’t ever get to see. Your expert guide will lead you along our marine preserve where you will glide above lush kelp forests and hidden reefs. Dolphins and spotted harbor seals are a common sight on our tours.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

KAYAKING | SEA LION ADVENTURE

Semi - Private Tour and Paddle
Duration: 15 hours
Water
Kayak

Reviews

5.00

190 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

190

Scott and David were...
Elizabeth S,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Scott and David were great guides for our fun kayak tour. They made sure we knew the proper way to kayak and that we were safe throughout the tour. They shared interesting information and took pictures to share with us. Great communication as well. Definitely recommend.
Last minute booking turned great experience
joshua h,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We booked the kayak tour last minute and we are so thankful that we did. Justin our guide was awesome and very professional. He told us some great info of the local area and took us to see leopard sharks and other marine animals that where the highlight of our day. Plenty of laughs along the way too, if you’re coming to Laguna beach I highly recommend Laguna ethos for your tour. If we ever come back to California this will definitely be on the list of things to do again.
Fun family adventure
53designer,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun, safe, Family adventure!! Took my daughter and two grandsons- 7 & 5.. Justin is very knowledgeable about Laguna Beach, & also the ocean plants. The large kelp is amazing and beautiful.
Beautiful sites!
beckyv535,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Second year with this tour, with Josh as our guide. It was fun, interesting, and a great little outing. We’ll be back again next year.
Kudos!
Trail46539908058,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kudos to the team at Laguna Ethos for giving us a memorable and exciting experience kayaking in beautiful Laguna Beach! We started out at Fishermen's Cove, a calm area that was ideal for the launch, then kayaked over to Emerald Bay, giving us ample opportunity to practice our paddling skills. There, we saw many species of birds and fish, including a glimpse of a baby shark spotted by one member of our group. Highly recommend this highly skilled and knowledgeable team. At the end, they even provided several pictures of our group, further memorializing our day. Well done, Laguna Ethos and Tripadvisor!
Excellent tour
cnartin1961,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful tour with very experienced and engaging guides who provided a great experience. Would definitely recommend this tour and was very good exercise.
10/10 Trip!
Annie W,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful experience with friendly, trained guides. I highly recommend! The entry and exit into the ocean was very easy (typically the hardest part of the trip). Great for all levels.
Fun and relaxing
yili8879,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful experience kayaking and learning a bit about the local history and marine life. We were so lucky to spot a baby dolphin! Justin and Spencer were very professional and made us feel safe and comfortable. I highly recommend this tour!
Fun on the open seas
Jennifer S,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My friend and I had a fantastic kayak tour with Jay! He was very knowledgeable about Laguna and its history. We felt completely safe as he guided us through the water and even gave us some great photos and videos.
Amazing, amazing open ocean kayak tour
Caroline O,
Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wow! This open ocean kayak tour did not disappoint! We saw rare jellyfish, dolphins, and sea lions. We got to sit (well, float) and watch for a while as the sea lions hoisted themselves up onto Seal Rock. Justin was knowledgeable, so skilled, and amazingly friendly. I'd never kayaked before, but he ably talked me through every step. Highly recommend Laguna Ethos tours!