Top La Jolla Outdoor Activities

Enjoy the sublime coastal scenery as you spot abundant marine life during this kayaking trip in La Jolla’s sea caves and ecological reserve. Paddle along with your expert naturalist guide as you observe the numerous species of birds, dolphins, sea lions and even orcas that inhabit the area. Also, kayak among the lush kelp beds that grow in the reserve and, if conditions permit, explore inside the sea caves that dot the area’s rocky coastline. This La Jolla caves trip includes all necessary equipment, a life jacket, guide, and optional wetsuit rental.

Explore La Jolla Ecological Reserve's sea caves during a 90-minute kayaking tour. Follow your experienced guide through several diverse ecological habitats, home to one of the highest concentrations of sea life in California. Paddle toward the Seven Sea Caves, where you can get stunning views from inside Emerald Cave, the only north-facing cave in the state (conditions permitting). Explore a giant kelp forest inhabited by wildlife like otters, harbor seals and sea lions. Use of all kayaking equipment is included; no kayaking experience is necessary.

Explore the slot canyons in Torrey Pines on this guided tour. Discover spectacular, hard-to-reach areas and take in views of the Pacific Ocean. Visit sandstone slot canyons and wind caves on the trek and stop at a majestic grotto with a waterfall. The hike up can be strenuous at times, but you will be rewarded with stunning views after summiting the cliffs.

The seven beautiful sea caves along La Jolla Ecological Reserve can be difficult to explore, even for experienced kayakers. This small-group kayaking tour offers a guide to help small groups glide through the water and take the best routes to the caves. Paddle to all seven caves while keeping an eye out for sea lions, leopard sharks, and the occasional dolphin.

Located just a few minutes from the La Jolla Cove, we provide fully sanitized, quality and specially engineered equipment for snorkeling in these marine protected waters. Guests can use our VR video to navigate to the best coves and caves and have access to our complimentary lockers for an easy, carefree experience in the water.

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of La Jolla, a coastal town known for its rugged coastline and posh shopping, helps travelers save money and explore completely at their own pace. Follow your downloaded map app past art galleries, historic churches and hotels, and parks, finishing at the Sunny Jim Sea Cave. Start, stop, and pause the tour whenever you’d like.

Kayak out from La Jolla Shores and experience the beautiful area all on your own. This is completely self guided and independent!

Planning a trip to La Jolla? Great! I'd love to show you around the area and tell you about the history of this amazing seaside community! La Jolla is one of the most beautiful places in the world; a must see for anyone visiting San Diego. This tour takes the guesswork out of planning your trip to La Jolla. It begins at the area's most convenient spot to park, then follows a direct route, walking La Jolla's downtown and coastal areas. You will benefit from having an experienced guide explaining the history and helping you make the best use of your time. I'm here nearly every day so I'm up to date on what's happening. You can be sure you won't miss a thing! The highlight this month has been our visits to the "rookery," where sea lions have their pups each June. You will be able to see and learn about the wildlife, and take great pictures from the approved viewing locations - without disturbing the animals!

San Diego’s La Jolla Ecological Reserve is one of the best spots on the West Coast to kayak and snorkel. On this two-activity tour—all gear provided—you and your crew will take turns between floating above water and snorkeling in it, hanging out with garibaldi, leopard sharks, rays, sea lions, and tons of other fascinating marine life.

Cruise from Downtown La Jolla all the way up to Mt. Soledad on our brand new fleet of E-Bikes . Enjoy the most epic adventure that features dramatic views of our city. From the highest coastal mountain top, we cruise along the sun-soaked beaches of Windansea, Bird Rock, all the way to La Jolla Cove, and throughout the Village too. Along the way, wide eyes take in luxury homes, sea-lions, dramatic ocean views, Mother Nature, and so much more too. Complimentary bottled water and snacks are also provided. .

Listen to the soothing sounds of the ocean and stretch out on the sandy beach in La Jolla with this yoga session that can be adjusted to fit your needs and experience level. After a brief meditation, you’ll do an energetic flow that promotes mental clarity and calmness, increases body awareness, and offers a sense of peace. Don’t worry—no previous yoga experience is necessary.

An easy beach break with regular, predictable waves that don’t get too big, La Jolla Shores is one of California’s best destinations for learning to surf. Join an experienced instructor and no more than four other learners on a class that’s good for absolute beginners and intermediates alike. Your class includes your board and an Everyday California rash guard top, with full wetsuits available at an additional charge.

We are consistently voted the # 1 watersports company in La Jolla year after year. We are a member of 1% For The Planet. 1% of any purchase goes to cleaning up the ocean and its beaches in La Jolla. As well as helping At-Risk youth get out on the water in La Jolla. Our equipment is constantly upgraded to provide a safe experience for all guests.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Explore everything that La Jolla, the Jewel of San Diego, has to offer! With this Ultimate La Jolla Combo package, you can explore La Jolla’s famous Coast Walk with a self-guided walking tour and discover its rich, historic roots with a self-guided driving tour! The walking tour covers the Coast Walk & La Jolla Cove while the driving tour explores Coast Boulevard, Prospect Street, and La Jolla Village. This self-guided driving tour allows you to explore all of La Jolla with maximum flexibility and value. Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the Cave Store, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

There’s no place on earth like California, and this ultimate bundle gives you the complete Golden State experience! Cruise down the picture-perfect Pacific Coast Highway, spot some celebs in LA and hit the beaches in historic La Jolla. Or take time to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature at Lake Tahoe or Joshua Tree National Park. Plus, hack into the tech sector in Silicon Valley and cross the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fran! California’s a huge, beautiful state, so why limit yourself to just one part of it? Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the designated starting location to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

We're located just a few minutes walk to the magnificent La Jolla Cove. Which is a protected marine wildlife preserve, steaming with aquatic life and lush vegetation. We provide functional sanitary and quality equipment, our r&d has been done through years of testing in the a Jolla type of topography. Our gear is specially engineered to last for these area with the coarse thick sand and cliff reefs. We care about our customers so created a VR video tour of the cove to guide and navigate the cove & caves. Guests can leave their gear in our complimentary lockers so they can have a carefree experience in the water.

Enjoy a unique perspective as you cruise around La Jolla in style on a motorcycle sidecar tour with a private driver and guide. See why La Jolla is called the “Jewel,” with stops at Torrey Pines, La Jolla Cove, and La Jolla Shores Park, or enjoy a customized itinerary. There’s space for two passengers in the sidecar and for another behind the driver. Helmets have HD audio, so you can communicate and hear insights from the driver.

Learn the ins and outs of catching the perfect wave during a 2-hour surf lesson in La Jolla. Thanks to its holistic approach, the class is a great opportunity for everyone ranging from first-timers to advanced surfers. Advance your knowledge of surfing etiquette, techniques, safety, and more. Your instructor also teaches you how you can help ocean conservation to keep the waters safe for surfers and sea life alike.

Cruise from Mt. Soledad to the sun-soaked beaches of Windansea on the way to La Jolla Cove. Along the way, wide eyes take in luxury homes, sea-lions, and Ellen Browning Scripps Park too. Complimentary bottled water and snacks are also provided throughout.

Turn UCSD into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.