Top 4 La Jolla Kayak Tours

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

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

Paddle a tandem kayak from La Jolla Shores toward the sea caves with guides such as Alex, Ike, Cassidy, and Hannah. Learn basic technique, watch for sea lions, leopard sharks, dolphins, and birds, then ride the waves back to shore. You will get wet, and cave entry depends on sea conditions.

“We had the BEST time with Adam and Taya as our guides. We felt safe and really enjoyed the experience. We were a bit nervous at first because we dont love being in the ocean but our guides were really the best and always stayed close to the group, making us feel safe. We got to see dolphins, turtles and sharks. So cool. Best thing we did in La Jolla.”

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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. Expect a 90-minute trip, sea caves, Emerald Cave views, sea lions, birds, fish, and possible leopard sharks. You need no prior kayaking experience, but you will get wet.

“They charged me 15$ish more, I do not know why haha. It was fun but we wasted like good 30min in front of cavern. But overall kayaking itself was so fun and Madrio was super kind and sweet”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 586 reviews · 2 hours

Meet at the red-awning storefront on Avenida De La Playa for a safety lesson, gear, and a guided paddle through La Jolla’s rocky reefs, sandy flats, and kelp beds. You may enter Clam’s Cave, spot leopard sharks and sea lions, and learn about the coast from guides such as Zac, Sammy, Tyler, or Cole.

“We saw a baby leopard shark and found a shark egg as well”

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4.Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

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

Paddle from La Jolla to seven sea caves with a professional guide, including Sunny Jim’s, Arch, and Clams’ caves. The two-hour trip includes instruction and equipment, but cave entry depends on surf conditions. Guides such as Zack, Aimee, and Magdalena are praised for safety and local marine-life knowledge.

“Depending on the surf and water conditions, you might not get into or near the caves. Nevertheless, ocean kayaking is fun. The tour guides are experienced and patient.”

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