We had a great time yesterday with Amy & Emily on the cave kayak tours. Thanks for all your positive energy and professionalism !

Pacific Ocean Introduced itself to me today, rather rudely--I might add. Regardless of bumpy beginnings it is important to become one with the water and your heart be as light as a feather. While in the kayak the waves were a little rough getting past initial hurdle then it was smooth sailing--in other words, first it was sour then it was sweet. As a group we all paddled out to some of the coves of La Jolla for exploration. If you enjoy the ocean and swimming you will love this tour. The La Jolla kayak company have tours and rentals to make exploring the great blue pacific possible. Reservations were easy to make; They also sell items needed including sunblock and lockers for a fee. I forgot my waterproof camera case and they had a few on hand to be borrowed. As mentioned previously, we all paddled out to the coves to frolic in the ocean with marine life. I slip into the ocean, from the kayak, and I was in awe. You'll be amazed at what you see under the sea. I seen the cute orange fish to leopard sharks. No need to fret the leopards are docile--I highly recommend. #VitaminSea #OceanLove #LikeILikeCountryMusic #DefyingAugustHeat "Antioxidants are also found in grounding, sunlight, ocean air, and in nature in general." read more

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I had SUCH a fun time with the La Jolla Kayak team. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves the water and wants to see sea life up close. We had a noon tour; they texted several times beforehand to make sure we had everything sorted and knew where/when to be. It was easy to find, with plenty of street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood (make sure you pay attention to the signs!). We left promptly at noon after being fitted with fins, a life vest, and a helmet. We walked down to the beach as a group, were given a safety demo/how-to crash course, and then sent off in our kayaks to wait for the group a little offshore, and headed out to the caves together. I am an avid swimmer and have kayaked quite a bit, but there were several people in our group who were beginners, and I feel like everyone was given just the right amount of attention. The tour took 3 hours; they timed it very well too. The best part (to me) was the snorkeling. I could have stayed out there for HOURS. It was a fabulous tour, and I would 100% do it again if I get to go back to La Jolla. read more

Went to La Jolla Kayak with my mom and brother visiting from Texas and overall had a really great time. Pricing was decent--around $75 for a single kayak and about $90-$98 for a tandem. Check-in was easy, and they help you gear up with a life vest and helmet. Important tip: wear a swimsuit because you will get wet, and only bring your phone in a waterproof case. Everything else (sunglasses, loose items) can easily get lost. Parking is street only, and you walk about 5 minutes to the beach with your group. At the beach, they give you paddles and guide you into the water. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We did get to see seals, which was a highlight. The only downside was the waves were pretty strong that day, so we couldn't fully go into the caves, which was a bit disappointing. It's definitely a workout, but still really fun overall. I'd give it an 8/10 and would recommend it if you're in La Jolla and want something active and memorable. read more

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I took the tour with my girlfriend, my aunt, and my uncle. My girlfriend and I were in a double kayak while my aunt and uncle were in their own together. The tour had a rough start for the two of us specifically. In order to get the kayak out to sea, one of the guides pushing each kayak off shore and into the waves. We went in the morning at high tide and the surf was pretty choppy. After we got pushed off, we row ourselves out past the waves. We flipped over almost immediately after getting pushed off. It was a cold plunge but honestly kind of funny. And we saw we weren't the only one that capsized. We get back to shore and get pushed off again. We got further out, but got caught by a wave and flipped again. This time we were further out and the kayak flipped on top of me and hit my head. Thankfully they provided everyone with helmets for the caves and obviously life vests. I had both on and was unscathed. At this point my girlfriend was cold, wet, and a little frustrated. I had kayaked once before and this was her first time, so some skill issues are to be expected. My girl was seriously considering calling it off. But thankfully our guide went and got another kayak that was supposed to be a bit wider and therefore more stable. I convinced her to give it one more try, and if we flipped again then we could call it off. Whether it was the new kayak, our awesome guide (sadly I didn't get her name), our prior experience of flipping twice, or just pure luck, we made it out to sea in one piece. From there, it was smooth sailing. Our two guides for the full tour were Wyatt and Luke. Both were very cool and super knowledgeable, sharing cool stories and fun facts about the local area. Whilst Wyatt was telling up about a local sandcastle-esque mansion for sale on the cliff side, he stopped to point out a dolphin that was surfacing about 50 feet away. Sadly we didn't get the greatest view, but on our way back later we saw a pod of 5 dolphins and few seals swim by all of us! We went on to see some Garibaldi (the official marine state fish of California), some sea lions, and even went into a cave to explore. When we got to the cave, each guide hopped into the water and took two kayaks in, with one in front of them and one behind. Each were swimming in water with no life vests and it was pretty impressive. There were a few things that I'm leaving out, but I guess you'll just have to go and check them out for yourselves. If you have never been kayaking or even canoeing before, I can't promise it will be easy; especially if you are in a double kayak. But we all had a great time for a good price. I would highly recommend it if you and/or your companions like adventuring, exploring, and the natural world. read more

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This was the BEST experience. We booked a kayak and snorkel tour for my son's 15th birthday and it was phenomenal. Our tour guide Dane was wonderful, so patient and just very kind. We booked two double kayaks for our family of 4. We plan to bring family and friends when they come visit us. read more

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Ally and Shae were the absolute best tour guides, they made it such a fun, educational, and safe experience!! 100% recommend if you're in the area and hopefully you get lucky with these two! :) -Ashley read more

My boyfriend and I had the best time on the Kayak cave tour with Brody and Chance! They were so fun and provided so many interesting facts about the marine life!! A must do when visiting La Jolla! read more

Awesome Kayak tour by Bella and Addison! They were super fun, thoughtful and kept the group entertained and safe the entire time. We really appreciated their efforts to make sure everyone in the group was together. They swam the kayaks into the caves, and took pictures for everyone. Bella had everyone laughing the whole time. And Addison was a bundle of information about everything. read more

It was a life changing experience kayaking in the La Jolla waters. It was seamless, check-in process was timely, the tour was exquisite. Declan and Addison were our guides. It was my first time kayaking in ocean water, and it was fabulous and made possible because of the amazing instructors. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to kayak while in San Diego. read more

Emily and Maya were fantastic guides. Tour was the perfect length. Would definitely recommend!!

Brody and Ryan were great tour guides. Friendly, jokesters, always safe. I went with my 13 year old daughter and we had a blast. Totally felt taken care of from start to finish. If you want an easy fun time (plus a workout) La Jolla Kayak is the spot read more

A friend from out of state visited us in SoCal, so we thought this would be a fun activity for his trip. The staff was super nice! We had forgotten some stuff in the car and they waited for us while we went to grab it. BEWARE: There is NO designated parking. You'll have to find street parking, and it is a BUSY area!! We parked about 20 mins away! Nevertheless, everyone on the staff was super nice and helpful. Kayaking wasn't too hard, but it's definitely a workout. I only wish the tour in the caves were longer! It felt a little underwhelming as it was only two small caves. It was beautiful, and seeing the animals made it worth it, but I expected a little more in terms of spending time in the caves and the caves themselves. It was also a bit crowded. Other kayaking tours go on at the same times. So, there was a bit of waiting to see the inside of the caves and maneuvering to try not to hit other kayakers. I would recommend for tourists trying to get the most out of their visit to SD. I can't stress enough how nice the staff was! read more

Great experience, wife got smacked with a random wave and Luke and Handsome (he said we can call him that) rescued her in seconds. 10/10 for saving my wife so I didn't have too! read more

We had a great experience on our kayak tour. The guides were friendly and made my child feel comfortable enough off to cannonball with them off the kayak! read more

We've been coming here for 20+ years and always have a great experience. Be sure to ask for Brody if you do an e-bike tour. He's amazing! read more

SUCH FUN! Easy for everyone to paddle-and-enjoy!! - - - - - - - - February, 2025 Visit My wonderful wife and I just enjoyed a trip to Pam Desert and San Diego, with a visit to La Jolla. Cousins joined us in San Diego, and they recommended kayaking La Jolla shores; we realized that is something we hadn't don't yet, and we were readily agreeing to go. There are several kayak shops in La Jolla shores; all look good and La Jolla Kayak has a higher rating; the guidance of Ane (french e) and Tyler are a big part of that. We did call ahead to confirm likely availability; otherwise you can readily walk up to join a kayaking tour. After getting fitted with helmets (need to wear only long enough to get out a bit; then can take off!) and lifejackets, the group walks a couple blocks to the sand for a bit more prep on how to paddle. Then you push out over the safe one kayak at a time. The hosts paddle and then rest-and-talk, and then repeat. We paddles to the left/south, toward Seal Beach. That day had some waves crashing strongly against those rocks... we felt the swells under us AND NO challenge in paddling... just gentle up/down motion under us as we paddled. We saw seagulls, cormorants and pelican over us and also resting on the water. Clouds were overhead as we started, then the skies were sunny for 90% of paddling, then cloudy once we were back onshore... a blessing to be sure! Such a great experience. La Jolla Kayak also offers sunscreen and such... and... waterproof phone cases... they let me borrow one and I liked it so much that I purchased one when we got back to the shop... for the next trip. - - - Recommended: you won't get soaked, but you'll likely get at least a little wet - plan on wearing at least a swimsuit for bottoms... tbd other shirts based on temperatures and sun that day - - - Thank you, Ane (french e), Tyler & the entire team at LaJolla Kayak!! ----- ----- ----- read more

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So much fun! Our tour guides were Chase and Ally. It was my group's first ever time kayaking, so we were nervous, but they made us feel so comfortable and cared for. 100% would recommend! read more

Had a great time! Shout out to Jason the GOAT. Great tour guides, and satisfying experience. Got set up with gear relatively quickly and were guided around cool sea caves and saw tons of sea lions. Would definitely come here again and I do recommend if you're here in La Jolla and looking for something interesting to do! read more

From the moment we arrived, the entire experience was welcoming, organized, and easy. The check-in process was smooth, the instructions were clear, and everything was set up to make sure we felt comfortable and prepared before getting on the water. A huge thank you to our tour guides, Alex and Luca, who truly made the experience so much fun. They were friendly, patient, and engaging, creating a relaxed atmosphere that made everyone feel included. If you're looking for a fun kayaking experience, we highly recommend this tour. Alex and Luca went above and beyond to make it memorable, and we would absolutely do it again! read more

My teen daughter and I had the best time doing the kayak tour. She keeps telling me how much fun she had. Our tour guides Lucy and Magnus were awesome and made us feel so comfortable. We fell behind our group but Lucy kept coming to check on us and give us some pointers. The cave was so cool. My daughter said we MUST make this a yearly tradition. Some tips-wear lots of sunscreen and a hat (you only wear the helmet in the cave), bring a big bottle of water, bring waterproof pouches for phones, go on a weekday-it's much cheaper. My only critique is I wish we spent a little more time in the cave, but it was busy so we were in and out quickly. Highly recommend!! read more

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This place was our saving grace! The bike and kayak tour down the street cancelled on us when we were already there and this place was open, easy to book, and provided an excellent experience. We walked in at about 1120 and were able to join the 1130 tour. Our guide, Dane, was fantastic! He had great insights on the wildlife and pointed out landmarks along the way. He was also super clear and easy to follow and very reassuring through choppy water. We had a great time and would love to do it again! read more

메모리얼데이에 가족 여행으로 kayaking 선택은 완벽했습니다! 우리는 다른 2팀과 함께 구성이 되었고 la jolla beach cave를 탔습니다. 우리 팀은 모두 초보였고 나는 수영을 할 줄 모릅니다. 나는 깊은 곳은 가지 않을 것이라고 다짐했어요. 그런데 우리의 가이드였던 Marlow는 우리를 더 넓은 바다로 갈 수 있게 도와주었고 나는 안심하고 따라갔습니다. Marlow와 그의 팀은 정말 친절하고 유머러스하고 풍부한 kayak 경험으로 우리를 인도했습니다. 덕분에 우리는 정말로 새로운 경험을 했고 정말 잊지못할 추억을 만들었습니다!! 다시한번 Marlow와 그의 팀(또 다른 한명의 남자) 에게 고맙습니다!! 다음에 반드시 꼭 다시 올것이며, 한국분들에게 추천합니다! The choice of kayaking as a family trip on Memorial Day was perfect! We formed with two other teams and went into the La jolla beach cave. Our team is all beginners and I don't know how to swim. I vowed not to go to a deep place. But Marlow, who was our guide, helped us go to the wider sea and I followed with peace of mind. Marlow and his team led us to a really friendly, humorous, and rich kayak experience. Thank you, we really had a new experience and made unforgettable memories!! Thank you again to Marlow and his team (another man)!! I will definitely come back next time, and I recommend it to all! He made day! read more

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Prepare to get wet and have lots of fun! John our tour guide was very nice, informative and accommodating. If you would like to go kayaking in the caves you can call and ask the representative the best day to go or you can also check the beach camera online of the La Jolla beach and tennis club (Camera South) if you see waves crashing on the caves more than likely your tour won't be going in the caves for safety reasons. I highly recommend this activity not only for tourist but also for locals. We will definitely comeback! read more

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La Jolla Kayak was exactly what we were looking for when planning our girls trip! Abby and Wyatt were especially great, their positive vibes were infectious. They were very knowledgeable, not just on the tour but they also provided recommendations for our group to check out once the tour was over. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! P.S. Wyatt, we went to The Taco Stand for dinner and it was as delicious as you promised. read more

La Jolla Kayak - Kayaking - Tours Near Me - La Jolla, California

Highly recommend!! 2nd time using this company and still sooo much fun. Over the years kayaking has definitely been much more popular and for good reason! Highly recommend if you're in the area! You can walk in for reservations or go online. Sign waivers. Guides are great Very affordable BE ON TIME!!! Single or double kayaks, very hard with double up unless you work together well hahaha Lockers are available for $8.00 they hold your key for you, so no risk of losing it. Life jackets and helmets are provided Bathrooms just before you go, located where the lockers and jackets are. Wear a bathing suit, light clothing that you would go swimming in. You can change into dry clothes back at the place if you want, changing rooms available. Highly recommend purchasing a cell phone bag, works and takes pictures just fine, not the highest quality but still capture fun times. They are $23.00 with tax. They lock and float and it's like a necklace. Highly recommend taking water bottle with a clip on to yourself or the kayak if you decide to jump in the ocean, which they let you do bc it's fun. You don't want to lose it. You can take a back pack or water proof bag, make sure it floats and again attach it... only if your adamant about it. Wear lots and lots of zinc/ sun screen, apply at the the last min possible unless you have zinc or wet reapply sun screen. Chapstick!! Sunglasses a must Hats, can get in the way of the helmet but it's possible to wear a ball cap. Just the basic essentials, you'll get a workout from this tour, especially if the waves ocean are choppy, eat before! Wear strap secure sandals or water shoes, there is a place at the beach, where folks pile their shoes/sandals before they go out if you want to go barefoot. The sand can be extremely hot to walk on but only a short distance once you get the kayaks. Paddles float Kayaks are already at the beach, guides help you get out onto the ocean over the waves. You go through caves, see leopard sharks, the seals, the view, nice people. You stay together as a group, you go back together. There are showers before you turn in your jackets and helmets. Cash for tips and they also have venmo Show them some love Lastly parking!!! Is A..T..R..O..C..I..O..U..S!! Mostly 90 min parking ( typical...) and you will get towed and ticketed. Best to park in the neighborhood, be respectful and responsible and walk. There is one Handicap parking spot right alongside for are elders and fun folks that also enjoy the life pleasures. It's located on a corner so it's easy to spot. BE ON TIME!! in case you forgot! Great places to eat and have chill time, in case you're early and keeps you close by. Lots of ice cream, coffee, shops to walk around lol the time. Have fun!!! read more

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Unreal experience! Saw the leopard sharks underneath and a sea lion swam by right near the kayak! Big shoutout to Hannah and Luc for leading our crew read more

This was our first time kayaking so we were a bit nervous. We had Steve and Brody as our tour guides and they were amazing! We will definitely return! read more

First of all I want to say a huge thank you to Desire and Cassidy for a fun time and especially for keeping us safe. Desire made sure my sister caught us to our group and never left her behind. I don't know how to swim, but Cassidy and desire made it safe for me to be relaxed. It's a workout and you definitely will be sore and tired. Overall it was an amazing experience. read more

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First time kayaking and this is the best place to do it! My friend and I did the kayak tour from here. It's about 60 min to 90 min long. For two people with two single kayak, paid around $180. It's cheaper to rent a kayak with two people on it. maybe around $120. I noticed that everyone except one other person got the double kayak. It's definitely easier to have two people row than one person. Tour is nice that they explain a lot of things and they pulled us into the cave two kayak at a time. I got sea sick so I turned back earlier. My body felt really numb and felt like passing out. No one else in the group felt sea sick. The kayak rent facility is small but offers sunscreen, waterproof phone cases, etc. I rented a locker for $8 for my belongings. They made us wear life vest and a helmet. I took a star off because there's no place to wash sand off our legs and feet. I mean there is in the bathroom, however it does not function at all. read more

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I want to start by saying La Jolla is gorgeous and our guides Amy & Dane were phenomenal. The kayaking itself felt a bit chaotic because there were so many other kayak groups out and swimmers a paddle boarders in the water. The scenery was stunning and the fish were beautiful. I suppose the biggest FYI I have is that although I do not regret going on this tour and I did have a good experience, there was no actual tour or entry into the caves. I think it's a bit misleading to advertise this as a "cave tour" when we tied up near the caves and snorkeled around but never inside of them. There was no information provided about the caves themselves either so I'm really not sure how this is a cave tour but all things considered, it was a lovely adventure. read more

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Had so much fun. The staff are super nice and make the tour so much more special. Ryan and Nick were funny and super helpful when I had questions. Perfect first time event. read more

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La Jolla Kayak shop is only a 2 minute walk to the beach and kayak launch. Two person kayak was great value for money but a little more work is involved and coordination is required between paddlers. Ané and Marlo were great guides, knowledgeable, helpful and very friendly. The tour was terrific, lots of wildlife to see and the caves were amazing. We had a great time. Thanks. Well worth a visit if you're in La Jolla. read more

La Jolla Kayak - Caves - Tours Near Me - La Jolla, California

Brody was a great guide and made the trip fun! He is personable, high energy and knows a ton about the area and the ocean life. He was able to show us a leopard shark, some bright fish, sea lions, a lot of birds and take us into a cave. Great trip! read more

Declan and Ane were fabulous guides on our wonderfully foggy kayak trip. We saw all kinds of sea critters, heard little pieces of history, explored a few caves/tunnels and just overall had a fun time! I would highly recommend this adventure if you're visiting San Diego! read more

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The kayak tour was fun. We saw leopard sharks, sea lions, and lots of birds and fish. The water is clear, so we could see tens of leopard sharks below us! Our tour guide was engaging and explained the different sites and wildlife around us. I also appreciated that he explained the sharks are bottom feeders and wouldn't attack us. The only negative was that we weren't able to go into the caves due to the waves. It was still a great experience, but I can't justify a 5-star review since we missed the main attraction. At $78, it felt overpriced for a short 90-minute tour where we didn't see the caves. read more

We took a sea kayak tour with Taya today. We got lucky and ended up with not only the **best guide**, but with a small group of 6. While we didn't get to enter the cave (the tide was too low, making for dangerous conditions for beginners), e did learn a lot of fun (and maybe true?) factoids about the La Jolla coast. I definitely recommend this for a fun way to explore the area. read more

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This is a really great place for beginners! They instruct a lot on kayaking and the things you can see while snorkeling. They're very patient while getting everyone their gear and getting them ready. I felt safe the whole time. Dane and Cassidy, our guides, were absolutely amazing, super nice and knowledgeable! It was well worth the price. The only things to look out for is to get there early because parking outside is a little difficult so you may have to walk a bit and we went when there were horrible weather conditions which can impact kayaking and visibility while snorkeling. I would absolutely try this again though and it was worth the value. read more

My boyfriend took us kayaking for my birthday here on Saturday August 30th. Was AMAZING. We saw a Sea Turtle, leopard sharks, fish and even baby seal pups! Water was crystal clear and such a fun experience! Shout out to our tour guides Brody and Avalon who were very fun, experienced and made the experience so memorable. Could not reccomend more, great price for the experience! Our tour was roughly 2 hours, make sure you arrive early so you can make the most of your time! read more

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We did this tour very last minute and are very happy we did! My 9 year old said it was her favorite thing on our vacation because she got to see sharks! Brody & Brian were awesome guides! Thank you! read more