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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour
4.9
40 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.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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.
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What's Included
- Single Kayak (For Avid Kayakers)
- Helmet
- PFD
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Wetsuits and Lockers
Additional Information
Embark on a renowned kayak tour that offers the unique experience of navigating the La Jolla sea caves and ecological reserve. This excursion showcases a remarkable array of scenery and wildlife exclusive to San Diego. Accompanied by a proficient naturalist/biologist guide, participants have the opportunity to observe sea lions, dolphins, and the majestic Grey Whale while paddling through this captivating marine environment.
Minimum age is 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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(40 Ratings)
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Kristine996
Jul 10, 2024
Do this fun activity - Highly recommend this fun adventure. My family and I never kayaked before and the instructors made it so easy. A wave in the cave flipped my husband and son’s kayak over and the instructor went right into action getting them back on the kayak. We are so thankful for the excellent recovery skills the instructors posses.
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Zoeu314
Jul 7, 2024
Great Wildlife! - Josh was a great tour guide who knew a lot about the wildlife living there. He made an effort to converse with us instead of just talking at us. I would 1000% go again!
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Cathy_p
Jul 2, 2024
Kayaking - A dolphin swam along us. We saw several sea lions in the cave. It was a wonderful day. Our two guides did a great job too!
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Gail
Jun 27, 2024
Highly recommend! - Had a great time on the ocean kayak trip with friends! Gorgeous day, guides were fun & informative…. And seeing the caves, seals, and other wildlife was great! Would highly recommend if you enjoy being out on the water! Thanks so much!
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Debbie_s
Jun 25, 2024
Fantastic day! - The tour guides were very informative and helpful. Nick and Charlotte did a fantastic job. Thank you!
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Elena_v
Jun 23, 2024
A head above the rest - The guides were fantastic, sharing science, history and anecdotes about La Jolla caves, and teaching the group how to do safely and effectively paddle the surf. Highly recommend over other tour groups in the area!
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Leight629
Jun 13, 2024
Wonderful experience with Hannah and Brody! - Myself and a friend took this excursion and we had Hannah and Brody as our guides. I am not very experienced with a kayak, especially in the ocean, and they were so kind and patient with me. They were super informative and made me feel safe.
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Jsncn
Jun 2, 2024
Single Kayak Experience - Operator company was quick to respond to questions I had before taking the outing and this was a fun, quick experience with very personable guides (main guide and a trainee at the time - unfortunately, I cannot recall their names).
My start time was shifted and they offered me a free locker as a result which was great as I was able to keep a change of clothes and anything else I did not want to get wet safely stored. They also had a changing rooms which also helped as I was not staying in the area and had to take ride shares so leaving wet was not an option for me.
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Jimgw9028oq
Jun 22, 2024
Not able to go in the caves - Our tours guide Maya and Lucy did a great job and provided some interesting information about the La Jolla cove and area. However, we were a little disappointed we could not get close to the caves due to the surf conditions. We know the tour cannot control the tide but it would have been nice if they were more upfront and told us we would not be entering the caves so we could have the opportunity to reschedule if desired.
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Jim_g
Jun 18, 2024
No caves - Check with the business before going as the tide was too strong to go into the caves, we didn’t know this before we went out.
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