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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour
4.8
208 Ratings
San Diego
Explore La Jolla Sea Caves by kayak, guided by a naturalist. Witness sea lions, dolphins, and Grey Whales in San Diego’s stunning marine reserve.
Explore La Jolla Sea Caves by kayak, guided by a naturalist. Witness sea lions, dolphins, and Grey Whales in San Diego’s stunning marine reserve.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
- 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.
What's Included
- Single Kayak (For Avid Kayakers)
- Helmet
- PFD
- Single Kayak (For Avid Kayakers)
- Helmet
- PFD
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Wetsuits and Lockers
- Gratuities
- Wetsuits and Lockers
Additional Information
Join a celebrated kayak tour that provides the exceptional opportunity to explore the La Jolla sea caves and ecological reserve. This adventure highlights an extraordinary variety of landscapes and wildlife unique to San Diego. With the guidance of an expert naturalist/biologist, participants can witness sea lions, dolphins, and the magnificent Grey…
Join a celebrated kayak tour that provides the exceptional opportunity to explore the La Jolla sea caves and ecological reserve. This adventure highlights an extraordinary variety of landscapes and wildlife unique to San Diego. With the guidance of an expert naturalist/biologist, participants can witness sea lions, dolphins, and the magnificent Grey Whale while navigating this enchanting marine setting.
Participants must be at least 15 years old.
- All guests will be getting wet so plan accordingly
Location
2222 Avenida De La Playa
Avenida De La Playa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(208 Ratings)
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Robin_b
May 16, 2026
Our tour guide, Luca, did... - Our tour guide, Luca, did a great job navigating us to the sea caves and pointing out marine life. Great experience!
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Kathie_d
May 15, 2026
Fun but crowded. - The trip was fun but could not hear what the guides were saying. Too many other groups at the caves.
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Richard_m
May 5, 2026
Fun even for a first-timer - Fun experience even for first time kayakers. It was a windy day so there were some big waves, but the guides were helpful, and I never felt unsafe. Beautiful scenery, funny guides, interesting history.
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922edwinaj
Apr 28, 2026
From terrified to exhilarated!! - I had never kayaked before and have always had a healthy fear of the ocean, but our guide, Savannah, calmed my anxiety from the beginning. A second staff person helped us get into our boats and pushed us out far enough, on foot, to get past the large waves. It was an amazing experience. We saw a seal in the water next to our boats and was able to go inside a cave where a baby sea lion was napping. I never felt like I was going to flip over (my biggest fear). Savannah explained how to get back to the shore safely. She was always within hearing distance. I will definitely kayak with this group in the future if I have the opportunity. Thank you for giving me courage in the ocean!!
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Christie_o
Apr 26, 2026
Great experience! - Very organized and professional yet very friendly and knowledgeable. Loved our tour guides. Highly recommend.
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Laziza_k
Apr 20, 2026
Funnnn - It was amazing!! Tour guides Amy and Trevor were wonderful, so much fun, sincerity, history, hidden facts and feeling safe because it was my first time kayaking!!
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Neil_m
Apr 20, 2026
La Jolla - First Time Kayaking - Process was very straightforward as long as you sign waivers and everything beforehand on your phone. Parking was difficult but that was expected (had to find parking in the neighborhood and almost missed out check in time, but they were pretty lenient)
Alex was our guide and he was very knowledgable and experienced and overall fun to work with. As a local, he also provided several recommendations for food and places to visit. You will have a great time if he’s your guide!
Was our first time kayaking so it was intimidating, but once you get out further where waters are more calm, it was enjoyable and offered stunning views. Scariest parts are entering the water and the ending where you enter the beach. Whole experience was about 1.5 hrs but it went super quick and didnt notice how tired we were from paddling.
Would say the money spent was definitely worth the experience!
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Jillmc9728zm
Apr 16, 2026
Fun and memorable adventure - My husband and I had a wonderful time. Marlo and Amy were excellent guides - fun, friendly, knowledgeable, and very competent. Seeing the caves and the sea lions up close was great. We want to do it again but with snorkeling!
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Lois_a
May 18, 2026
Great small group... - Great small group experience. The guides were knowledgeable & friendly. The sea was too rough to enter the caves, but we weren’t told this until after we were in the water. There are plenty of people to help when you enter & leave the surf if you need help. Very attentive.
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S752fkryanf
May 12, 2026
Single Kayaker - Good Workout - Saw One Cave for 90 seconds - The two guides Amanda and Luka were great
I thought there would be more going INTO caves. We went into one? Not sure if it was because of the waves or not, but Sea Caves Kayak Tour makes it sound like you go inside some caves - maybe not
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