Tour Overview: This is a popular tour that's perfect for everyone! We launch from La Jolla Shores and paddle along one of the most scenic stretches of San Diego's coast. Our adventure is within a marine ecological reserve that is home to abundant wildlife including sea birds, sea lions and harbor seals, leopard sharks (harmless!), rays, and brightly colored garibaldi. Spring time finds sea lion pups and cormorant chicks basking on the rocks; summer brings schools of timid leopard sharks and rays close to shore; and year round, harbor seals eye us curiously from the kelp beds. Our ultimate destination are the magnificent sea caves that the ocean has carved from ancient cliffs and we will explore them as tide and swell permit. We use stable sit-on-top kayaks that are very user friendly and no previous experience is required. Please note, you WILL get wet! This is part of the fun if you're prepared!

Tours are held daily year round and are approximately 2 hours long.

Daily Tour Times: 9:00am 11:30am 2:00pm 4:30pm (please arrive 20 minutes before the start time)

Cost: $45 for a single kayak. $75 for a tandem (2 person) kayak

What is Provided:


• Kayaks (single person or tandems)


• seats


• paddle


• PFD (life jacket)


• helmet for cave exploration


• guide


• Wet suit rentals are available for $5 and are recommended during fall, winter, and spring.

What to Bring and Wear:

• shoes that can get wet (sport sandals, tennis shoes, 'river shoes' or flip flops)


• bathing suit and/or quick-dry shorts/shirt


• hat


• water


• sun screen (available for purchase at our shop)


• If you wear glasses, it is VERY IMPORTANT to have a retainer strap! You can purchase these at our store.


• Cotton clothing is discouraged (it is heavy and cold when wet) and jeans are never permitted.


• You can leave a towel and dry clothes at our shop along with anything that can't get wet such as cell phones, pagers, electronic car keys, non-waterproof watches, and non-waterproof cameras. PLEASE be sure to leave them with us for safe keeping or purchase a waterproof container for them at our shop.

Participant Requirements: Kayaking is fun and easy! Almost anybody in reasonable health can enjoy kayaking. If you have doubts about your ability to participate, ask you doctor or give us a call. We are often able to accommodate people with disabilities. Our minimum age requirement is 6 years. Children under 12 must be on a tandem kayak with a parent or guardian. Children under 18 must be able to swim and adults must be comfortable floating in a PFD (life jacket) in deep water. PFD's must be worn at all times.

What to Expect: Be prepared to get wet! We launch through small surf and paddle 1-2 miles. You will exert about as much effort as walking the same distance. If you paddle a two person kayak, you will share some of the effort. We will meet at our La Jolla Shores shop where you will check in, sign waivers (no one will be permitted on the tour without signing our liability waiver), and change clothes if needed. There are restrooms at our shop. We will outfit you with a life jacket, paddle, and helmet. If you would like a wetsuit, we have those available as well. There are secure facilities to leave your personal belongings in our shop during your tour. After a brief paddle instruction and safety talk, you will walk 3 blocks to the beach where your guide and kayak will be waiting. Here are driving directions and a map to our shop. Free parking is available on the side streets around the shop. The spots marked ‘two-hour” parking are not recommended because they don't allow quite enough time.

Reservations: Reservations are strongly suggested. Many tours are fully booked in advance, especially on weekends. Call (858)454-0111 for availability and reservations. Tour times and meeting locations are subject to change without notice. Up-to-date information is always provided with your reservation.