Enjoy the sublime coastal scenery as you spot abundant marine life during this kayaking trip in La Jolla’s sea caves and ecological reserve. Paddle along with your expert naturalist guide as you observe the numerous species of birds, dolphins, sea lions and even orcas that inhabit the area. Also, kayak among the lush kelp beds that grow in the reserve and, if conditions permit, explore inside the sea caves that dot the area’s rocky coastline.
Paddle to the La Jolla sea caves during this La Jolla kayak tour
Kayak into the fascinating kelp beds of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve
Watch for the abundant wildlife including numerous types of sea birds
All necessary equipment, a life jacket, guide, and wetsuit are provided
What To Expect
Hike Bike Kayak Adventures
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 hours • Admission Ticket Free
La Jolla Shores Park
La Jolla Shores Park
• Admission Ticket Free
La Jolla Caves
La Jolla Caves
• Admission Ticket Free
La Jolla Kayak
La Jolla Kayak
• Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
PLEASE BE IN THE KAYAK SHOP 1 HOUR BEFORE TOUR START TIME, Allow time for parking and gear set up
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
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
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers
Include
Kayaks (Tandem(two travellers in one kayak)) and Paddle
Life jacket
Professional guide
Wet suit rentals are offered during fall, winter and spring
One Traveler is 1 Tandem Kayak
Exclude
Gratuities
Food and drink
Lockers and Wetsuits