Original La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour for Two
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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The Original Sea Cave Kayak Tour (90 Minutes in Length) offers unforgettable guided tours through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. Each tour is lead by experienced guide(s) who ensure participants safely navigate through the unique ecological habitats while seeing different types of marine life.
This highly-protected and unique area boasts one of the highest concentrations of sea-life in the West Coast. Guests commonly encounter seals, sea lions, and a multitude of birds and fish, and lucky guests might even see dolphins or whales!
Towards the southern end of the Ecological Reserve, La Jolla's Seven Sea Caves patiently await, allowing participants to witness their beauty. Weather permitting, participants can kayak through the large sea cave that goes from the ocean into the Emerald Cove.
Entry into the Emerald Cave depends on the safety, and is not guaranteed. Participants must be five years or older to participate in the tour.
Valid for up to two people to ride in a double kayak.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of guests
Dress code is swim wear or beach attire (anything that can get wet)
Kayak weight limit is 425 lbs
Once you have purchased your voucher, please contact suppliers booking office directly at the number on your voucher to confirm the reservation. Failure to do so may result in not being able to participate in activity
Reservations, recommended two weeks in advanced, subject to availability
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to schedule tour time for check in
A maximum of 6 people
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
2 person kayak with all required equipment
Gratuities
12% Concessionaire Percentage Fee
Hotel pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Transportation to/from attractions
Wetsuits are available for rental for $12.00 per wetsuit per person for the day.
Lockers are available to store belongs (small items) for $6.00 per locker for the day.
What To Expect
Guests will participate in a 90-minute, fully-guided tour of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and the famous Seven Sea Caves. Our tour guides will lead you through the reserve and give you insider knowledge of the area, including local history, marine life, and conservation efforts. All guests must arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in. Our staff will get each guest ready inside our shop. Once outfitted properly, guests will walk down to the beach, in which our staff will provide an overview of what they will be doing along with best practices / tutorial and a safety briefing for the experience. This activity is suitable for ages 5 and up and does not require any prior experience. We donate a portion of every purchase made to Greenwave & Urban Surf 4 Kids through our partnership with 1% For The Planet.
Options
Departure
Departure: 90 Minute Kayaking Tour. Valid for up to two people to ride in a double kayak.
Reviews
802 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great kayak experience on...
Ron H,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great kayak experience on the ocean. It was nice to see a lot of wildlife. Thought we see more caves.
Great experience! Our The...
Lilian M,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Our The tour guides were both very knowledgeable, friendly and made the whole experience more enjoyable. We got to see seal lions in the water, up close and girabaldis-orange fish.
Kayak fun!
Terri D,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Be prepared to get really wet if windy. Listen to the instructors. If you get sea sick, take medicine before. I learned the hard way.
We had such a great time...
Ellery N,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had such a great time kayaking along the La Jolla shore! Liza and Sophia were fantastic guides—they shared fascinating insights about the area’s history, the shoreline, and the caves. It was a fun and memorable experience. Highly recommend!
Be aware of Non-disclosed fees
Randy C,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00Not sure who to blame for this. Is it “Viator”? Or is it “everyday California”, which is the actual company we did the kayak tour with. We paid for our tour through Viator. When we showed up we had to pay an additional “lifeguard” fee which was never disclosed. An additional $20+. So be aware that the fee you pay to viator may not be the total fee.
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