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La Jolla Sea Cave Tandem Kayak Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 4.6 out of 10

Below average

1,238 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • La Jolla
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Paddle La Jolla’s sea caves and sandstone cliffs on a guided kayak tour, with chances to spot sea lions, leopard sharks, and dolphins.

About this tour

Paddle along La Jolla’s sandstone coastline, where sea cliffs, marine life, and remarkable sea caves make every stretch of water worth exploring. This guided La Jolla Sea Cave Tandem Kayak Tour takes you through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve for close-up views of formations shaped by the ocean.

With a professional guide and paddle instruction, set out by tandem kayak toward caves including Sunny Jim’s, the Arch, and the Clams’. Keep watch for sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, shovelnose guitarfish, and, occasionally, dolphins. The 120-minute outing includes a kayak, paddle, helmet, and life jacket, so you can focus on the scenery and the rhythm of the water.

Ocean and safety conditions shape the route, and entering a sea cave is not guaranteed. Participants need general swimming knowledge and must be at least 5 years old. Arrive 30 minutes early and wear clothing that dries quickly. Book your La Jolla Sea Cave Tandem Kayak Tour for a memorable view of the coast from the water.

Highlights

  • Paddle beneath La Jolla’s dramatic sea cliffs
  • Explore sandstone caves, including Sunny Jim’s Cave
  • Look for sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, and dolphins
  • Glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve

What's included

Included

  • Kayak, paddle, helmet, and life jacket
  • Paddle instruction
  • Professional tour guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Minimum age: 5
  • Arrive 30 minutes before the tour
  • Wear a swimsuit or quick-drying athletic clothing; expect to get wet at least from the waist down
  • General swimming knowledge is required for ocean activities
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  • Ocean and safety conditions determine the route; entry into the sea cave is not guaranteed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health
  • Check in at the tour store
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 120 minutes.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 5 years old.

Is swimming experience required?

General swimming knowledge is required for ocean activities.

Will we enter the sea Cave?

Entry depends on ocean and safety conditions and is not guaranteed.

What should I wear?

Wear a swimsuit or quick-drying athletic clothing. Expect to get wet at least from the waist down.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.41 on Viator and 4.45 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.6.

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