Original La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour for Two
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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The Original Sea Cave Kayak Tour (90 Minutes in Length) offers unforgettable guided tours through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. Each tour is lead by experienced guide(s) who ensure participants safely navigate through the unique ecological habitats while seeing different types of marine life.
This highly-protected and unique area boasts one of the highest concentrations of sea-life in the West Coast. Guests commonly encounter seals, sea lions, and a multitude of birds and fish, and lucky guests might even see dolphins or whales!
Towards the southern end of the Ecological Reserve, La Jolla's Seven Sea Caves patiently await, allowing participants to witness their beauty. Weather permitting, participants can kayak through the large sea cave that goes from the ocean into the Emerald Cove.
Entry into the Emerald Cave depends on the safety, and is not guaranteed. Participants must be five years or older to participate in the tour.
Valid for up to two people to ride in a double kayak.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of guests
Dress code is swim wear or beach attire (anything that can get wet)
Kayak weight limit is 425 lbs
Once you have purchased your voucher, please contact suppliers booking office directly at the number on your voucher to confirm the reservation. Failure to do so may result in not being able to participate in activity
Reservations, recommended two weeks in advanced, subject to availability
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to schedule tour time for check in
A maximum of 6 people
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Guests will participate in a 90-minute, fully-guided tour of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and the famous Seven Sea Caves. Our tour guides will lead you through the reserve and give you insider knowledge of the area, including local history, marine life, and conservation efforts. All guests must arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in. Our staff will get each guest ready inside our shop. Once outfitted properly, guests will walk down to the beach, in which our staff will provide an overview of what they will be doing along with best practices / tutorial and a safety briefing for the experience. This activity is suitable for ages 5 and up and does not require any prior experience. We donate a portion of every purchase made to Greenwave & Urban Surf 4 Kids through our partnership with 1% For The Planet.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
2 person kayak with all required equipment
Gratuities
12% Concessionaire Percentage Fee
Hotel pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Transportation to/from attractions
Wetsuits are available for rental for $12.00 per wetsuit per person for the day.
Lockers are available to store belongs (small items) for $6.00 per locker for the day.
Options
Departure
Departure: 90 Minute Kayaking Tour. Valid for up to two people to ride in a double kayak.
Reviews
892 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Ocean Adventure
Kari E,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun times, great guides, Tomas and Bradley (new-did great). We saw sharks, seals, sea lions, birds. Amazing time!
Great Fun for family vacation
ruthm715,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the perfect activity for our family vacation. Our guides were the two Alex's and they were both friendly and super knowledgeable. I am a little bit afraid of the water, but I felt completely safe. The rowing and handling of the kayak was easy to learn and have a basic mastery of. The water was crystal clear and we had sightings of leopard sharks, fish, manta rays, sea lions, cormorants, pelicans and more! Having the kayak led in and out of the cave was a memorable experience. When given the opportunity, my ten year old granddaughter did not hesitate to jump in the water for a swim! So much fun. Highly recommended!
Okay but not amazing by any means.
Jennifer L,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Make sure you are at the location 30 minutes before the tour is scheduled to depart. You will get wet, so dress accordingly. If you want to bring a phone or device, have a waterproof bag. The caves you enter is a singular cave, and it was very crowded on our tour - you’ll get limited time inside of the rock formations and while stunning it’s very quick. The tour overall was chaotic with ten kayaks and two guides who did a good job of educating the guests on the local sea life but it was very challenging to hear them since you’re on the open water with a large group trying to not run into other kayaks. It’s a great workout so being in some athletic shape is helpful. Overall the experience was underwhelming but I like ocean kayaking and being on the water.
Don't miss this in La Jolla!
shonna343,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun experience! Robby and Ezra were great guides and would definitely recommend. A must do!
So much fun
Kenneth D,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience and our guides were absolutely incredible. This was totally worth the money¡!!!!!!!
Super fun! Make sure the...
Lorena L,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super fun! Make sure the arrive early to find residential parking as they don’t offer any. Guides were really friendly and knowledgeable throughout the tours.
Staff were super...
Todd U,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Staff were super friendly, gave clear instructions on kayaking, equipment was good. Staff were knowledgeable about the ecology of the area. The cave part was underwhelming. We entered one cavern and stayed about 2 minutes before being escorted out to allow others to enter.
Yay!
Lindsey H,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great wildlife viewing- hilarious tour guides! The waves crashing into the cove made it such an experience
What an awesome, educational kayaking experience!
Marylee R,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lot of fun kayaking yesterday! Our guide is Lydia and Trevor and it was a great experience! Lydia was very knowledgeable and with a great sense of humor to make the tour fun! I highly recommend them because they were patient enough with us considering we were late and still waiting for us. Also, we get discount for life with their merch- since we used them for the tour.
It was great our guides...
Monica H,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great our guides Danielle and Ezra made the experience amazing! I would totally recommend to family and friends.
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