Sunset Kayak Tour of La Jolla Caves
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Kayak La Jolla and the 7 Caves! This 90 minute guided tour in La Jolla is a favorite of both locals and San Diego visitors. Explore beautiful sea cliffs and caves as you glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life. Paddle to Sunny Jim’s Cave, the Arch Cave, the Clams’ Cave and other sea caves for amazing close-ups of sandstone formations. Witness sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, shovelnose guitarfish (rock on, man) and even the occasional dolphin on this sought-after La Jolla kayak tour. Ages 5 and up.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Age: Minimum 6
Arrival Time: 30 minutes before tour time
Attire: Swimsuit or athletic clothing that dries quickly. Guests will get wet at least from the waist down.
Ocean and safety conditions determine the tour route and entrance into the sea cave is not guaranteed
Lockers and wetsuits are available for rent upon arrival
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Kayaking Equipment (kayak, paddle, helmet and life jacket)
Paddle Instruction
Professional Tour Guide
Lockers are available to store belongs (small items) for $9.00 per locker for the day.
Wetsuits are available for rental for $24.00 per wetsuit per person for the day.
Hotel pick up or drop off
Gratuities
What To Expect
After a quick checkin process, we start with paddle instruction and safety orientation before we begin the paddle over to the Cove. Explore beautiful sea cliffs and caves as you glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life.
Options
La Jolla Double Kayak Tour
Two participants one kayak: 90 minute guided Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves (double kayak only, good for 2 people)
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Viator Overbooks
QuynhAnh D,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00I had a great time kayaking with my partner and no real issues with the company. The real problem was with Viator. Don’t advise booking thru a third party - when I got to kayaking, they told me Viator oversold their time slots and don’t usually communicate with them until day of on how many slots they have sold. Instead of the cave tour, I ended up just independently kayaking with my partner in the waters but we still would have liked to go on the cave tour instead.
So much fun. Cole and...
Dena R,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00So much fun. Cole and Magdelana were fun and great guides that made trip very enjoyable. Would recommend this tour.
Kayaking Experience: A Must Try!
Nubian M,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Definitely do this kayaking tour!!! Professional staff (Cole, with an octopus tattoo, and a shorter girl with long black hair in pony tail were our guides, sorry I forgot name), were courteous and willing to answer every question and ease whatever anxiety/fear about getting out into the beautiful ocean! My husband and I saw a baby sea lion up close when we went into the cave, and plenty of sea birds. Just beautiful. Do it!!!
Excellent experience. I...
Sandra D,
Aug 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00Excellent experience. I will take all my friends and family soon. Guides and beach personal are Amazon and friendly
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