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La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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315 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Paddle through La Jolla’s sea caves with a naturalist guide and look for sea lions, dolphins, and gray whales along San Diego’s coast.

About this tour

Paddle into La Jolla’s sea caves and discover a lively marine landscape just off the San Diego coast. This 120-minute La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour takes you through the ecological reserve, where rugged cliffs, open water, and distinctive coastal scenery set the scene for an active outing.

Follow a naturalist or biologist guide as you explore the caves and watch for local wildlife, including sea lions, dolphins, and gray whales. The tour provides a single kayak, helmet, and personal flotation device. Guests should expect to get wet, and a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. Participants must be at least 15 years old; the experience is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.

Choose the La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour for an up-close look at San Diego’s marine environment. Book your paddle and get ready to explore the coast from the water.

Highlights

  • Paddle through La Jolla’s renowned sea caves and ecological reserve
  • Look for sea lions, dolphins, and gray whales
  • Explore San Diego’s coastal scenery with a naturalist or biologist guide

What's included

Included

  • Single kayak
  • Helmet
  • Personal flotation device

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Wetsuit
  • Locker

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Important information

  • Minimum age: 15 years
  • Guests should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health
  • Guests will get wet; plan accordingly
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.78 from 315 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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 6.9.

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