Review Highlights
“Our guides Alex and Quincy were so knowledgeable and kept us all feeling safe during our kayak tour.” in 67 reviews
“I was originally not that excited about going but Ryan and Brody made the experience 100 times better for me.” in 25 reviews
“Upon check-in La Jolla Kayak had an offer for a free underwater camera, which I thought would be awesome!” in 20 reviews
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About the Business
Business owner information
Michael L.
San Diego's #1 coastal kayak tour company, specializing in kayak, snorkel and bike tours along the beautiful coastline of La Jolla. No gear? No problem. We have a variety of rental equipment to help you explore San Diego including kayak rentals, snorkel gear, stand up paddle boards, boogie boards and surfboards! Whether you're a local or visiting, plan your next trip to San Diego with La Jolla Kayak. Experience San Diego's sightseeing adventure by kayak, bike, or underwater. Kayak through the La Jolla Sea Caves and dive-in to snorkel around La Jolla Cove bringing you within feet of Leopard Sharks and Garibaldi. Explore La Jolla's beauty from the seat of a bicycle. Starting at the top of Mt. Soledad down La Jolla's famous coastline. Breezing by Windansea Beach, Bird Rock, the Children's Pool, and La Jolla Cove. Family owned and operated for over 19 years, we're the original company to offer kayak tours of the La Jolla Sea Caves. Our guides are professional, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Many of them possess backgrounds in marine biology and ecology, making your adventure a learning experience!
Ask the Community
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Do you have to go on a tour or can you rent kayaks and go on your own?
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We do offer individual kayak rentals. These rentals don't allow you to go inside the caves.
Justin H., Business Manager1 year agoQ:
What is the best time of day to go? Should we wear swim shoes/socks?
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We went around 11 and it was perfect. We wore sandals which they have you remove prior to getting down to the beach. Make sure to wear sunblock EVERYWHERE. I usually only put it on my shoulders and face because that's normally where I burn but my… more
Yolanda A.4 years ago 2 people found this helpful
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- David Q.Corona, CA041May 27, 2020
This place was amazing! My girlfriend and I spent the holiday weekend in La Jolla knowing we wanted to go kayaking. This was our first time doing this together and we have always wanted to adventure out to see the caves in the cove, and the seals (yes, they were birch right next to us). We had a small group and the best tour guide ever. Ericka was fantastic! (She loves riddles). The two hour adventure seemed to fly by and we both had the time of our lives. If you are ever in La Jolla and are looking for something exciting to do we highly recommend La Jolla Kayaking. You do not need to be an expert. They are helpful and enjoy what they are doing. We will definitely return and go out again.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Kristen M.South Ryegate, South Ryegate, VT011Mar 24, 2024
With only a few hours of our itinerary alotted for a stop in La Jolla, our party of 3 opted to enjoy a late morning paddle with Brody. The experience was both entertaining and educational, and the sights were incomparable. Thank you for a fantastic time. La Jolla Kayak, the best way to Kayak La Jolla!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Leigh H.Uptown, New Orleans, LA01Oct 29, 2023
Awesome tour company
My group booked a 2 pm kayak trip to explore the sea caves
Check in was super easy, very friendly. Got suited up- we rented wetsuits
We had as our guides two of the cutest young men to take up out. They were Dax and Tyler Great kids Told us some history of the area, showed us the wildlife, and took us to the entrance of the caves Unfortunately we were not able to enter in our kayaks due to super low tide and it would have been dangerous for us but we did see sea lions playing there.
The two of them really made it fun for our whole group. Very entertaining.
Just know- if you're going out in a kayak in the Pacific Ocean- you WILL get wet. It was October and we did tumble over in the last surf towards the beach, but the water was not terribly cold I must say.
Also, the guys were there to make sure we were alright, which we were And it was very exciting also because there were leopard sharks in the area. Leopard sharks are not a danger to humans - but we moved out of their area anyway.
All in all a very memorable day. Thank you Tyler and DaxHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Gagan Vijay S.Milpitas, CA022Nov 29, 2023
Me and my friend went out for Kayaking with 2 instructors from La Jolla Kayak, namely - Dax & Luke.
While Dax was kind enough to guide us through the overall instructions, experience with Luke was really pathetic. Luke took us inside the cave and was expecting us to keep rowing the kayak within the cave (wherein the space to row is quite less). Being beginners we did not know how to row the kayak inside such a small space inside a cave, and yet Luke was yelling at us "Row you fucks", and "You guys suck".
This was extremely unprofessional from Luke's side. Being an instructor you need to have the patience to teach beginners and not yell at them, and use profanity.
Would recommend this place if your instructor is anyone but Luke.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Business owner information
Justin H.
Dec 1, 2023
Dear Gagan Vijay,
We sincerely apologize for the unpleasant experience you encountered during your recent kayaking trip with us at La Jolla Kayak. Your feedback regarding the behavior of our instructor, Luke, is deeply concerning, and we extend our sincerest apologies for the distress and frustration this may have caused you and your friend.
We strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service, especially when it comes to guiding and instructing our guests, particularly those who are beginners. Luke's conduct, as described by you, falls far short of the level of service we aim to provide. Please rest assured that this matter will be thoroughly addressed with the utmost seriousness.
We completely understand and agree that patience, encouragement, and clear guidance are essential when introducing newcomers to kayaking, and any behavior contrary to this is unacceptable. We deeply regret that your experience was marred by Luke's inappropriate language and demeanor.
Please know that we are taking immediate steps to address this issue internally. Rest assured that corrective action will be taken to ensure that such unprofessional conduct is not repeated in the future. We hold our instructors to a high standard of professionalism and expect them to demonstrate patience, respect, and encouragement toward all our guests, especially those new to kayaking.
We genuinely appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention, as it allows us to rectify our shortcomings and improve our services. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us maintain the quality experience we aim to offer to all our guests.
Once again, we sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience caused. We value your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to restore your faith in our services.
If you have any further concerns or if there's anything else we can do to make amends, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Warm regards,
Justin Holder
General Manager
La Jolla Kayak - Tereasa P.San Diego, CA114373Apr 10, 2024
What a fun day!!! So impressed with the incredible staff, they were highly knowledgeable and demonstrated fantastic customer service.
My family enjoyed seeing all the beauty of La Jolla shores and will definitely be back again . Great Job La Jolla Kayak!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Quincy H.La Mesa, CA5119Apr 15, 2024
We just did a kayaking tour today and it was amazing! Our tour guide was so cool, funny, and very knowledgeable about the history of the caves and the beach. Fair warning it's a bit of a workout but still very fun. Highly recommend!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Leah F.Seaside Park, NJ30132Apr 21, 2024
We had such a fun experience here! Jessie was the best tour guide ever. We had so much fun kayaking and snorkeling. Can't wait to come back and see Jessie again soon!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sonia H.San Diego, CA0111Apr 10, 2024
Thank you Nick and Tyler for making this the most memorable and fun experience ever! You both kept us safe while creating lasting memories. There was so much laughter and joy! I highly recommend this company. Also, Jack did a great job getting us booked!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 3573824847Oct 14, 2023
Such lovely staff and the sweetest tour guides! I came with a group of 17 to celebrate a birthday, and the staff were pros at accommodating our larger group.
We did a cove and sea cave tour. The sea cave part was short and towards the end, so I was tired and had a bad headache from the helmet, but it was so worth it. Don't skip the cave part! We also saw leopard sharks, sea lions, and dolphins.
Actual time in the water was almost 90 minutes. Expect about 2 hrs total for gearing up and instructions.Helpful 4Thanks 2Love this 9Oh no 1 - Sep 21, 2023
I looked at different companies that provided kayaking in the La Jolla sea caves and I chose La Jolla Kayak because their website was concise. Their prices also didn't seem inflated. We paid $218.08 for a single and double kayak.
The check in process was easy. Thereafter, we were directed to their locker room where we stowed away our belongings, obtained a life jacket and a helmet. Our tour guides Jonas and Jake were confident, entertaining and informative. My daughter was the only child in our group and they also made her feel included. The sunset ocean views were gorgeous. It was thrilling to kayak into the cave and get close enough to the sea lions. I wish I had photos to share, but I was afraid to lose my phone in the ocean.Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 2Oh no 0
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