San Diego · LA JOLLA TOURS
41 tours
La Jolla is fifteen minutes and one world away from downtown: sandstone cliffs, seven sea caves, a beach of sea lions and water clear enough to snorkel. Below are the 15 best ways to see it, with what each costs, how wet you will get, and which ones go out early enough to beat the afternoon wind.
Kayak La Jolla Sea Caves in tandem with a naturalist guide. Expect wildlife, kelp forests, and possible cave time, weather permitting.
“Great kayak tour. Seeing all the wildlife and paddling through the waves was amazing. Our guide, Luka, was very friendly and helpful. I fully recommend the experience!”
Kayak La Jolla’s sea caves with a guided 90-minute paddle through the Seven Sea Caves, Emerald Cave, and rich marine wildlife.
“Darby and Lydia were great tour guides. Highly recommend them. It was a very chill experience and we ended up seeing some really cool sea creatures.”
Paddle La Jolla Ecological Reserve on a 2-hour kayak to seven caves, spotting sea lions and leopard sharks. Gear included.
“Beautiful scenery. Our guides shared information about the history and wild life during the kayak trip. You can see fish and sea lions a plenty. The 7 cave tour was a little disappointing but everything else made it worth the trip.”
Electric bike your way through La Jolla’s coves, sea lions, tide pools, and beaches, ending with 360 views from Mt. Soledad.
“Justin was an awesome guide! We learned some dun facts about the area and he made sure we were safe!”
Ride premium e-bikes along La Jolla and Pacific Beach, with sea lions, seals, surf views, tide pools, and a historic pier in 2 hours.
“This was the best way to experience La Jolla. We enjoyed all the scenic spots like The Cove and saw the adorable sea lion and seal pups, but avoided the terrible crowds and traffic. Our guide also filled us in on the history of La Jolla, the current culture, and made great recommendations for places to visit.”
Guided snorkeling in La Jolla with top gear, a local guide, and a swim into Emerald Cave, if you can handle open-water conditions.
“It was a fun and unique experience! I liked going on a guided tour. Cass was fun, educational, and kept everyone safe.”
Kayak La Jolla sea caves, then snorkel the Ecological Reserve for reef fish, leopard sharks, and sea lions, with a wetsuit included.
“My daughter and I had a wonderful time. Vanessa and Mason made it really fun and they were so funny. They also found my daughter cell phone in the ocean when I tipped the kayak over. Amazing!!”
Paddle a single kayak near La Jolla’s sea caves, spot seals, dolphins, and maybe even a grey whale, in a 2-hour guided outing.
“If the water is too rough you don’t get the cave experience which is fine as they are taking care of their customers.”
A 2-hour Historic La Jolla walking tour with Ellen Scripps landmarks, sea lions, and a local guide’s practical tips for lunch and after.
“Wonderful tour with Chas. Learned so much history and so proud of the dedication and generosity of the women who created this gem of a town. Chas was so informative with in depth knowledge and direct experience.”
Kayak and snorkel in La Jolla Ecological Reserve with gear included, a small-group cap, and sea-cave chances in about 2.5 hours.
“Very nice guide, very helpful. We got sufficient time for both activities, and the experience was quite smooth. Just make sure your physique isn't the worst and you'll be good.”
A 90-minute guided snorkel in San Diego’s La Jolla Cove sanctuary, with gear included, sea caves, and frequent sea lion encounters.
“Great way to see the Sea Lions and fish at La Jolla Cove.”
Kayak La Jolla Ecological Reserve on your own in 90 minutes, with gear and briefing included, plus wildlife views from the water.
“Be prepared to get wet! The tour guides Hannah and Devon were so knowledgeable and kept everyone safe. It was a fantastic afternoon! Even saw two leopard sharks while kayaking. 10/10 will come again!”
Beginner surf lessons at La Jolla Shores with a max group of five, gear included, plus an extra hour on the board.
“We went to San Diego to get the full beach experience and this was amazing! Devan was super helpful and easy to talk to and Brandon at the shop was more than accommodating. We’ll definitely be back!”
Learn to surf in calm La Jolla Shores with an experienced English-speaking instructor. 90 minutes, all equipment included, $139 per person.
“Amazing experience! Our coach Hannah was prompt, curious, extremely knowledgeable and patient. Loved the experience! I’m ready to kickstart my surfing journey with this!”
Kayak and snorkel in La Jolla for two, gear and ticket included, guided by Brodie, with sea lions and Garibaldi in 2 hours.
“My friend and I got charged for this over a third-party and we were probably charged 235 dollars in total for this. In the past, I have done the same exp for 25% of the cost with no hidden fees. We paid extra fees at the actual company. Also, be careful of kayaking into the sea if it's your first time. My friend and I wiped out a lot because of very high waves and so we got sea water in our mouths, bleh! I wouldn't recommend the activity especially at this price. Boooo to this third-party company!!!”
