La Jolla Watersports: Top-Rated Ocean Adventures

Year after year, we’re ranked as the top watersports firm in La Jolla. We proudly contribute to 1% For The Planet, dedicating 1% of every purchase towards ocean and beach cleanup in La Jolla, as well as facilitating watersport activities for At-Risk youth in the area. Our gear is regularly updated to ensure utmost safety for all our visitors.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Our kayak rentals offer 90 minutes to explore the La Jolla Ecological Reserve at your leisure. All necessary equipment is provided, along with a safety briefing to inform you of the permissible areas. Simply check in at our shop 30 minutes before your reservation, and your kayaks and paddles will be ready for you at the beach!
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What's Included
  • Life vest, kayak and paddle provided
What's Not Included
  • Concessionaire Percentage Fee (Due Upon Check-in.)
  • Optional: Wetsuits for rent if desired. Can be taken care of at check-in for $12.00 per suit
  • Optional: Lockers available for rental if desired and can be taken care of at check-in. $6.00
Location
2261 Avenida De La Playa
Avenida De La Playa
All guests MUST check-in 30 minutes prior to their reservation time at our store prior to hitting the water. Kayak Rentals are NOT permitted into the Sea Caves. All participates must be five years or older. All guests must be able to swim comfortably in order to take a kayak out on their own.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Josh_a
Mar 3, 2026
Great rental, well... - Great rental, well coordinated. Easy to find and walk was short. Highly recommend it to anyone! Lots of fun
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752alyssj
Feb 27, 2026
Great! - Gabe and Cole were great guides. Funny and engaging. Great kayak experience. The sea life was super cool!
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Traci_c
Feb 27, 2026
Wonderful experience! - Great experience and wonderful staff. I’ve kayaked in that location before and really appreciated the assistance getting through the surf.
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K6962zrrobyns
Nov 4, 2025
Great Tour Guide - Our tour guide Hannah was great! She had lots of fun stories, knew a lot of history on the area, and very knowledgeable on the local ecology. Great workout and even got a little sunset vibe. Would definitely recommend and go again when I’m in the area. :) thanks, Hannah!
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Vanessa_c
Nov 2, 2025
A fun afternoon! - 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!
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Antoniomx8233gv
Sep 25, 2025
Excellent Birthday Kayaking - Sophia & Duke were amazing guides very knowledgeable & gave us new information we didn’t even know … Great overall experience, saw a few leopard sharks, Garibaldi’s & seals passing by the kayak on the way back!! We didn’t have a lot of expectations, we go paddle boarding & kayaking frequently so it was nice, water wasn’t too choppy & the paddling was nice & easy. Thanks again for a great birthday kayaking experience.
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Sandra_p
Sep 22, 2025
Blast!!! - This was our first time kayaking. What a great experience. We had such a fun time. Our tour guide was amazing and fun.
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Lolitac215
Sep 21, 2025
If I could give 10 stars -- I would! - I recently went kayaking with my children, and I have to admit—I tried my hardest to back out at the last minute out of fear. Thankfully, we had the most amazing guides, Lydia and Jake, who completely turned the experience around for me. They were so compassionate, patient, and understanding. Jake even went above and beyond by allowing me to ride in his kayak so I wouldn’t miss out. For the entire 90-minute ride to the caves (which were absolutely breathtaking!) and back, he shared fascinating facts, history and stories about the area that kept me calm, comfortable, and engaged. Meanwhile, Lydia worked extra hard at the caves so Jake could stay with me the entire time. Their teamwork, kindness, and professionalism made all the difference. Thanks to Lydia and Jake, what started out as a scary moment turned into one of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend them enough!
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Jeanmichelo917
Aug 26, 2025
A definite must do while visiting San Diego! - This operator was very easy to work with. I called a few times before deciding to head over to book two kayak rentals for my family and me. They patiently answered all of my questions. We had Jackie as our kayak lead who explained all the basic safety measures and tips on how to properly row in all directions and what to do if we're in distress. It was definitely a bit of a workout, but I was happy to be out on the water for a good amount of time with my family and a couple of young ladies who were part of our kayak group - everyone was very friendly (so refreshing)! The caves, sea life, and nearby scenery were clear to see and all topics for discussion during our kayaking experience. I really appreciated how passionate Jackie is not only about what she does for a living but also about marine life and the surrounding environment in general. You can tell that she loves and respects the ocean. Ah, to be young and adventurous! Keep pursuing your interests and dreams, Jackie!
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Explorer41091231760
Sep 6, 2025
Won’t accept my Groupon voucher they make me pay at the counter for full price.very bad - I went for my two kids very excited to rinse a kayak. I had a voucher through Groupons and they didn’t accept it at the store. They said you have to call in advance for availability so I have to pay a full price in the counter so why didn’t accept Groupons? It’s a scam. I will not recommend anybody to buy Groupons and go to kayaking
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From $45 (Per Boat)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).