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
is 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!
Please arrive 20 min before departure time:
| Tour Prices |
Week Days |
Weekends and Holidays |
| Single Kayak |
$50 |
$50 |
| Tandem 2 person Kayak |
$50 |
$75 |
Prices subject to change without notice
8% city use fee will be added to each tour purchase
| Tour Times |
| Mon - Fri |
9:00 |
11:30 |
2:00 |
4:00 |
| Sat / Sun |
10:00 |
12.30 |
3:00 |
5:30 |
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.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.
