Kayak The La Jolla Sea Caves
Join us on our La Jolla Kayak Tour of the 7 caves, a favorite of both local San Diegans and visitors alike. Glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life, and explore the astounding sea caves and cliffs. Paddle to all seven caves, including Sunny Jim’s Cave, the Arch Cave, the Clam’s Cave, and others, for amazing close-ups of sandstone formations. On this popular La Jolla cove kayaking tour, you’ll observe sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, shovelnose guitarfish and even the occasional dolphin.
Why Kayak The Seven Caves in La Jolla?
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Tour Details
What You Need To Know
Price
From $59 per kayak (depending on kayak type; single, double or triple)
Departure time
9am until 2 hours prior to sunset (latest tour leaves at approx. 5pm depending on time of year)
Availability
Monday – Sunday, all year round (weather permitting)
Duration
2 hours (90 minutes on the water)
Group size
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Participation requirements
All participants must be able to swim without the assistance of a personal floatation device.
Included
– Kayak
– Paddle
– Life vest (with emergency whistle)
– Helmet
– Backrest
– Waterproof map
Weight restrictions
– 275 lbs. for a single kayak
– 450 lbs. for a double kayak
About your guide
– Certified guide
– 1:5 ratio guide per person
What You’ll See And Do
Our certified La Jolla guides will commence the kayak tour with a safety orientation and paddle introduction, no previous kayaking experience required!
Our Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves takes place in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve, where you will explore three unique marine habitats. During your paddle over to the La Jolla sea caves, your guide will share fun and interesting facts about the marine life, sea cliffs, and caves you’ll be exploring. You will also be keeping a lookout to spot marine creatures such as sea lions, leopard sharks, and the occasional dolphin and fish species like the California garibaldi.
Kayaking in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve is the best way to explore the underwater world of marine life. The harmless leopard shark can be seen from atop the kayaks. The best time to spot them is from May to October, which is when they appear in the shallow, warm waters of La Jolla shores. Interested in a close underwater encounter? Check out our Kayak and Snorkel tour!
Good To Know
Sunset Kayak Tour Of The 7 Caves
Discover the magic of a sunset tour on our La Jolla Kayak Tour of the 7 caves—a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Glide through the vibrant La Jolla Ecological Reserve, exploring stunning sea cliffs and enchanting caves. Witness sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, and occasional dolphins up close, creating unforgettable memories of this renowned kayak adventure. Don’t miss the captivating sunset ambiance, making it a truly magical experience on this La Jolla cave tour.
FAQs
You can safely kayak, swim, or snorkel along the outside of the sea caves. It is recommended to go with experienced guides when touring the La Jolla Ecological Reserve if you want to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Depending on ocean conditions, we regularly paddle inside The Clam Cave. The rest of the caves require very calm conditions to get close to. We do not enter any of the other caves on a kayak.
The best way to see the 7 caves is with a La Jolla Kayak tour! Book your kayak today!
Due to the nature of the ocean, all participants must have general swimming knowledge without the assistance of a personal flotation device.
We recommend wearing a swimsuit or quick-drying clothes, as getting wet is part of the fun! Bring a towel, a change of clothes, and apply sunscreen before the tour. Secure water shoes or sandals are recommended; however, not required.
The minimum age to participate in the La Jolla Kayak Tour of the 7 caves is 5 years old. Weight restrictions are 275 pounds for a single kayak and 450 pounds for a double kayak.
If ocean conditions are not favorable our guided tours may not be able to enter the Clam cave. Factors that could alter our tour route are wind, waves and the direction of the swell. If conditions are not suitable for safe and enjoyable experience we would cancel rentals or tours or perhaps daily operations.
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