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La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour for Two 90 min

TourTruth score 5.3 out of 10

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  • La Jolla
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Paddle La Jolla’s Ecological Reserve on a guided kayak tour, with sea caves, coastal wildlife, and Emerald Cove possible when conditions allow.

About this tour

Paddle into La Jolla’s coastal wilds on a guided 90-minute La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour. From the water, the protected Ecological Reserve reveals a lively stretch of shoreline where seals, sea lions, birds, and fish are often spotted.

With an experienced guide leading the way, explore the reserve and admire the Seven Sea Caves from your two-person kayak. When weather and safety conditions permit, you may paddle through a large cave toward Emerald Cove; entry is not guaranteed. Your kayak and required equipment are provided, so you can focus on the scenery and the chance to encounter marine life. Lucky visitors may even spot dolphins or whales.

The La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour is suitable for children ages 5 and up when accompanied by an adult. Wear clothing that can get wet, and arrive 30 minutes early to check in. Contact the supplier after booking to confirm your reservation, then get ready to experience La Jolla from the water.

Highlights

  • Paddle through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve with an experienced guide
  • Look for seals, sea lions, birds, and fish along the coast
  • Admire La Jolla’s Seven Sea Caves
  • Enter Emerald Cove by kayak when weather and safety conditions allow

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Two-person kayak with required equipment

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • 12% Concessionaire Percentage Fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to and from attractions
  • Wetsuit rental: $12 per person for the day
  • Locker rental: $6 per locker for the day

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Important information

  • Children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult
  • Kayak weight limit is 425 lbs
  • Wear swimwear or beach attire that can get wet
  • Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tour for check-in
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  • Contact the supplier’s booking office after purchasing your voucher to confirm your reservation
  • Reservations are recommended two weeks in advance and are subject to availability
  • Missed tours due to late arrival or no-show are not refundable

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided kayak tour lasts 90 minutes.

What is the minimum age?

Children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult.

Can we enter Emerald Cove?

Kayaking into Emerald Cove depends on weather and safety conditions and is not guaranteed.

Where do we check in?

Check in at 2261 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, 30 minutes before your scheduled tour.

How many people can join?

The maximum group size is 6 people, and the double kayak is for up to two participants.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.49 on Viator and 4.63 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in La Jolla
  • 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 5.3.

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