Encounter The Leopard Shark
Explore the protected La Jolla Ecological Reserve and get up close to the beautiful marine life that inhabits the area in this exciting snorkel tour that’s fun for all ages from 12 years and up. During this unforgettable experience, your expert snorkel guide will teach you the basics before you begin snorkeling in La Jolla Cove, where you’ll swim with the harmless leopard shark and encounter the colorful marine creatures and underwater ecosystems that La Jolla is famous for.
After the tour ends, you’ll be able to keep the snorkel gear and wetsuit we provided for the tour, so you can play in the ocean for the rest of the day. Looking for extra fun? Check out our Kayak and Snorkel tour to experience the best of both water sports, and maximize your exploration of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and famous coves. If you want to go off on your own, take a look at our Board & Beach Rentals to hire everything you need for self guided snorkeling tour.
Why Take This La Jolla Snorkeling Tour?
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Tour Details
What You Need To Know
Price
As low as $59 per person
Departure time
9:45am, 11:45am, 1:45pm and 3:45pm
Availability
June to September
Duration
1 hour
Group size
For more information, click here to see our group tours and team building activities.
Participation requirements
All participants must be able to swim without the assistance of a personal floatation device.
Included
– Wetsuit
– Fins
– Mask
– Snorkel
– Snorkel lesson
About your guide
Certified snorkel guide
What You’ll See And Do
Before you dip into the water, your certified La Jolla guide will guide you through using your snorkel equipment correctly and teach you the snorkeling basics on dry land. You don’t require previous snorkeling experience. After your introduction to snorkeling, you’ll be briefed on the coastal conditions and wildlife before entering the La Jolla Ecological Reserve.
You’ll snorkel along the shallows and have the opportunity to swim alongside harmless leopard sharks in the sandy flats of La Jolla Cove. You will also explore underwater and observe different sea life, such as garibaldi, shovel nose guitarfish, and stingrays, with your guide before you continue exploring on your own when the tour has concluded. You may keep the snorkel equipment until 5 pm, by which time it should be return to our La Jolla Store.
Good To Know
FAQS
You can expect to see a variety of marine life, including fish, Leopard Sharks, and the occasional dolphin. Garibaldi, California’s bright orange state fish, are commonly spotted just outside the sea caves. You’ll also likely see sea lions perched on the nearby rocks.
Don’t let the ‘shark’ in Leopard Shark deter you from interacting with these harmless, gentle giants! Our snorkel tour offers a chance to see these beautiful creatures up close and in their natural environment.
We recommend a bathing suit, a towel and a change of clothing as well as applying sunblock before heading out onto the water.
Wetsuits are available for rent. They are not necessary or required.
We recommend ages 12 and up. General swimming knowledge is required.
If ocean conditions are not suitable for snorkeling, we may pivot to a kayak tour or possibly cancel operations for the day based on conditions.
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