Tours/La Jolla/Sunset Kayak Tour of La Jolla Caves for two people (tandem kayak)
Viator · group up to 20 pax

Sunset Kayak Tour of La Jolla Caves for two people (tandem kayak)

4.5(31)La Jolla1 hour
VIATOR4.4(7)TRIPADVISOR4.5(24)

Description

Kayak La Jolla and the 7 Caves!  This 90 minute guided tour in La Jolla is a favorite of both locals and San Diego visitors. Explore beautiful sea cliffs and caves as you glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life. Paddle to Sunny Jim’s Cave, the Arch Cave, the Clams’ Cave and other sea caves for amazing close-ups of sandstone formations. Witness sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, shovelnose guitarfish (rock on, man) and even the occasional dolphin on this sought-after La Jolla kayak tour. Ages 5 and up.

Tour Options

La Jolla Double Kayak Tour
  • Two participants one kayak: 90 minute guided Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves (double kayak only, good for 2 people)

Highlights

Kayaking Equipment (kayak, paddle, helmet and life jacket)
Paddle Instruction
Professional Tour Guide

What's included

Included
Kayaking Equipment (kayak, paddle, helmet and life jacket)
Paddle Instruction
Professional Tour Guide
Not included
Lockers are available to store belongs (small items) for $9.00 per locker for the day.
Wetsuits are available for rental for $24.00 per wetsuit per person for the day.
Hotel pick up or drop off
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

4.5
31 reviews
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age: Minimum 6
  • Arrival Time: 30 minutes before tour time
  • Attire: Swimsuit or athletic clothing that dries quickly. Guests will get wet at least from the waist down.
  • Ocean and safety conditions determine the tour route and entrance into the sea cave is not guaranteed
  • Lockers and wetsuits are available for rent upon arrival

Reviews(31)

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Corina_R
May 2, 2026
Great Kayak experience

Great Kayak experience! Pablo was my tour guide and he is very knowledgeable and energetic. Guided me on how to paddle! Great time in the water and you get to see the sea lions really close. Good time to unwind.

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M1870NBadriand
March 31, 2026
Worth it but not easy

Definitely worth the price. I was a bit surprised how far we had to paddle (about 3.5 miles round trip; one family of four with two small kids peaced out after about 5 minutes!) and that there was only one cave you could enter. However, I was also surprised at how much I learned about La Jolla and its natural surroundings. It is truly an epic area with incredible natural beauty, rich and good looking people everywhere , and a real positive vibe.

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Zachary_M
March 24, 2026
Great 90 min activity

Great short time, and we’re San Diego locals. I’d definitely recommend it if only looking for 90 min of activity. Guides were knowledgeable and nice

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Matthew_H
March 7, 2026
It was amazing! I don’t...

It was amazing! I don’t like ‘tours’ but this one was fun and had lots of cool stories and things to see.

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T2101WPsamk
September 8, 2025
Do it!!

Saw seals on the cliff and dolphins at sunset while on the ocean. Props to our guides Sammy and Maddy for making a good tour great!!

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monicamC2690GU
August 31, 2025
Amazing kayak tour

We had a great time on the kayak tour. Sammy, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable and friendly. We say lots of sea life, went inside a cave and even had 2 dolphins swim past us.

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jessicabN7998HB
August 30, 2025
Amazing!!!

Me and my fiancé went on the kayak sunset tour and it was soooo pretty! We got lucky that rhe water was crystal clear and got to see inside one of the caves. Our guide Angie was awesome too, told us lots of cool facts about the area! Highly recommend it’s worth every penny

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drrsaab78
August 15, 2025
No caves ! And we were not told that until we were in the ocean

Beth was good. What was disappointing is that they clearly made the decision not to go to the caves way earlier and did not inform us. Once we were in the ocean and after some conversation , she said that in the morning they had injury in the caves and waves are strong so we won’t go to the caves. Of course safety comes first. But they should share that with people once they made the decision . The only reason for my kayak was to go into the caves.

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555myaw
August 11, 2025
😭

I was not even able to do it because of my age 😭 and it wasn't even mentioned in the page for this event. I had to spend the time to find another place to do it just because of it cuz I really wanted to do it but luckily we got a refund

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QuynhAnh_D
August 3, 2025
Viator Overbooks

I had a great time kayaking with my partner and no real issues with the company. The real problem was with Viator. Don’t advise booking thru a third party - when I got to kayaking, they told me Viator oversold their time slots and don’t usually communicate with them until day of on how many slots they have sold. Instead of the cave tour, I ended up just independently kayaking with my partner in the waters but we still would have liked to go on the cave tour instead.

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