La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)

4.7 (1,502 Viator reviews) 1 hr 30 min La Jolla area

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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour

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About this activity

This popular kayak tour will allow you to kayak the La Jolla sea caves and ecological reserve, which boasts an amazing array of scenery and wildlife you can't find anywhere else in San Diego. As you paddle alongside your expert naturalist/biologist guide, keep an eye out for sea lions, dolphins and even a Grey Whale!

Minimum age is 6 years old and they will have to ride in the tandem with an adult over the age of 18.

THIS TOUR WILL BE FOR 2 TRAVELERS IN THE SAME TANDEM KAYAK. SO 1 TRAVELER EQUALS 1 TANDEM KAYAK OR 2 GUESTS. IF YOU BOOK 1 of these it will get you a tandem kayak. Double bookings will not get a refund. DO NOT BOOK THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE ONLY 1 GUEST. BOOK THE SINGLE KAYAK OPTION IF YOU ARE ONE GUEST

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 120 min

    No experience is needed! Your knowledgable guide will help you learn the basics and tour you around one of the premier eco-tourist destinations in San Diego. After a brief paddle instruction and safety talk, you'll take your kayak down to the beach in La Jolla Shores and paddle to the La Jolla Sea Caves taking in the gorgeous views and watching for the abundant wildlife. You'll also go through the incredible rock formations and caves (if conditions permit), through the expansive kelp forests and wildlfie hot spots and cap it all off with a kayak surf ride back to the beach. You can see numerous types of sea birds and usually sea lions, seals and sometimes dolphins or even orcas! What to Expect: Be prepared to get wet! For safety reasons, the tour operator does not guarantee going into the caves on tours. Entrance to caves based on ocean conditions, safety and participants ability as determined by guide. This tour is recommended for ages 6 and up. Participants must be able to swim.

  2. La Jolla Shores Park

    La Jolla Shores Park

  3. Sea Cave

    La Jolla Caves

  4. La Jolla Kayak

    La Jolla Kayak

What's included

  • Kayaks (Tandem(two travellers in one kayak)) and Paddle
  • One Traveler is 1 Tandem Kayak
  • Professional guide
  • Life jacket
  • Wet suit rentals are offered during fall, winter and spring

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Lockers and Wetsuits

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

yellow awning outside our door

End point: yellow awning outside our door

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • PLEASE BE IN THE KAYAK SHOP 1 HOUR BEFORE TOUR START TIME, Allow time for parking and gear set up
  • Expect to get wet, please wear appropriate clothes such as a bathing suit and shoes that can get wet (tennis shoes, 'river shoes' or flip flops)
  • Hats, sun screen and towels are strongly advised
  • Please do not bring valuables and things that cannot get wet
  • There is a weight limit of 250 pounds per single kayak and 450 pounds per double kayak
  • For safety reasons, the tour operator does not guarantee going into the caves on tours. Entrance to caves is based on ocean conditions, safety, and participants ability as determined by guide.
  • Minimum age is 6 years for a double kayak and 16 years for a single kayak
  • All participants must be able to swim

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of La Jolla (Viator lists this tour under La Jolla; it has no meeting-point coordinates).