La Jolla Cove Guided Snorkeling Tour
Enjoy a guided snorkel at La Jolla Cove with sea lions, seals, schools of colorful fish, and huge sea caves. Join a snorkel tour departing from the beach in the La Jolla Protected Marine Sanctuary.
Key Details
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Check availability to see starting times
- English
- Limited to 8 participants
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided snorkel tour in San Diego's beautiful protected marine sanctuary
- Swim near seals, sea lions, colorful fish, and even rays in protected waters
- Explore a peaceful underwater oasis in La Jolla and experience the sea caves
- Snorkel through the ancient sea caves and admire the natural rock formations
- Try to spot the spiny lobsters or colourful octopuses that live in rocky reefs
Inclusions
- Use of mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit
- Showers
- Changing rooms
- Restrooms
- Storage for personal items
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Not Suitable For
- Children under 12 years
- Pregnant women
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
Good to Know
- Children must snorkel with their parents or legal guardian, with no exceptions.
- Seniors: often find this tour too strenuous.
- Swimming skills are required as life jackets and floatation are not allowed.
- Participants must weigh at least 90 lbs.
- The maximum weight is 300 lbs as wetsuits in these sizes are not available and wetsuits are required.
- Parking is difficult, give yourself at least 30 minutes to park.
- Tours leave on time. More than 10 minutes late is considered no show, you will not be rescheduled or refunded (even if you call).
What to Bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
Description
Meeting Points
- San Diego: La Jolla Cove Guided Snorkeling
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