4 La Jolla Kayaking Tours for Every Kind of Paddler

1.La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,205 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

You’ll paddle a tandem kayak from La Jolla Shores toward the sea caves with a guide such as Alex, Hannah, or Cassidy. Expect basic instruction, ocean wildlife, kelp forests, and a surf ride back to shore. Cave entry depends on waves, safety, and your group’s ability, so bring clothes and shoes that can get wet.

“It was amazing! Alex was a great guide with lots of interesting information! Parking was tough there so arrive 15 minutes early.”

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2.Original La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour for Two

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 871 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Paddle a two-person kayak through La Jolla Ecological Reserve with guides such as Sawyer, Lydia, or Hannah. You’ll cross open water, look for sea lions, leopard sharks, birds, and fish, and approach the Seven Sea Caves, with a short cave visit possible when conditions allow. Equipment is included, but expect to get wet.

“It was a very enjoyable experience, Sawyer was a great guide. Wasn’t too difficult and actually got to see a lot of wildlife.”

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3.La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 586 reviews · 2 hours

Paddle La Jolla’s rocky reefs, sandy flats, and kelp beds with an English-speaking guide. The two-hour tour visits the seven sea caves when conditions allow, including Clam’s Cave, the largest. Guides such as Zach, Sammy, Tyler, and Roman add wildlife facts and local stories. Kayak, paddle, life jacket, and helmet are included.

“We had an awesome time. Came from Minnesota and the experience was great!! Zach our guide was very professional and fun. Felt bad he was stuck with just us two Kelly and Maikou! He made it a great experience for us both. Thank you!!!”

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4.Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from 2158 Avenida De La Playa with a guide such as Zack, Aimee, or Magdalena for a two-hour paddle through La Jolla Ecological Reserve. You’ll use a kayak, paddle, helmet, and life jacket while looking for sea lions, Garibaldi, leopard sharks, dolphins, and birds. Cave entry depends on surf and safety conditions.

“Our guide, Brooks, was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. We enjoyed the tour even though the weather wasn't that fabulous.”

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