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La Jolla: 2.5-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour

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La Jolla: 2.5-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour
4.3
112 reviews
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Paddle with your experienced guide to the sea caves of La Jolla before going snorkeling in the Ecological Reserve's crystal-clear waters. Meet some of the region's abundant underwater life on this 2.5-hour tour.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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English

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Taylor – United States

It was fun! Just a heads up La Jolla beach does have a parking lot you don’t have to circle around for 20 minutes looking for street parking like I did. You kayak out with a guide and go to the caves and then snorkel and then kayak back. It was fun, hard work tbh. Nice and sunny day and they said the oceean was good (not sure what that means). Low visibility so we couldn’t really see anything when snorkeling. They provide you with a wetsuit if you choose, mask, snorkel, fins, and a canoe. I recommend bringing a towel, a change of clothes and a waterproof phone bag. They have lockers available for rent $10 for a medium.

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Fabian – United States

It was great had a great tour lead gave a lot of information about the elements and how to handle a situation

Highlights

  • Get all the benefits of a kayaking tour plus a snorkeling adventure
  • Say hello to garibaldi, harmless leopard sharks, rockfish, sea lions, spiny lobster, and more
  • Explore the La Jolla Ecological Reserve from the best vantage point: underwater
  • Use your snorkel gear at your leisure for the remainder of the day once your guided tour is complete

Full description

Paddle to the sea caves of La Jolla and snorkel amidst the surrounding Ecological Reserve. Get up close and personal with the Garibaldi, Leopard sharks, rays, and other unique local creatures.

Explore La Jolla's pristine underwater Ecological Reserve during the calm water months of summer. Snorkel in two unique habitats, the rocky reef between Goldfish Point and Emerald Cove, and the sandy flats outside of the Marine Room. Along the reef and caves, you'll likely see Garibaldi, sheepshead, blue moon, and other indigenous fish. Sea lions, Brandt's cormorants, and brown pelicans also frequent this habitat. Harmless leopard sharks, bat rays, and shovel-nosed guitar fish inhabit the sandy flats on the south end of La Jolla Shores. Snorkel in these shallow waters teeming with life throughout the warm water months.

All snorkeling equipment and wetsuit (which can be kept for the remainder of the day after the tour) is included.

Includes

  • 2.5-hour kayak and snorkel tour
  • Professional tour guide
  • Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins & kayaking equipment
  • Use of snorkel gear for the entire day
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years

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Meeting point

2158 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear

Know before you go

  • This tour is only recommended for swimmers 8 years or older.
  • Lockers and changing rooms are available. However, it's recommended that all participants check in dressed for the beach, and prepared to get wet.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 112 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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Taylor – United StatesJuly 29, 2024 – Verified booking
It was fun! Just a heads up La Jolla beach does have a parking lot you don’t have to circle around for 20 minutes looking for street parking like I did. You kayak out with a guide and go to the caves and then snorkel and then kayak back. It was fun, hard work tbh. Nice and sunny day and they said the oceean was good (not sure what that means). Low visibility so we couldn’t really see anything when snorkeling. They provide you with a wetsuit if you choose, mask, snorkel, fins, and a canoe. I recommend bringing a towel, a change of clothes and a waterproof phone bag. They have lockers available for rent $10 for a medium.
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Fabian – United StatesAugust 27, 2024 – Verified booking
It was great had a great tour lead gave a lot of information about the elements and how to handle a situation
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Lisa – United StatesAugust 12, 2024 – Verified booking
Great and super fun. The only challenge is finding parking. If visiting go super early. We parked a good mile away so give yourself time. Guides were awesome and shared a lot of great information. We would for sure do it again.

Product ID: 286965

Activity provider:Bike and Kayak Tours, Inc. — La Jolla

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