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San Diego: La Jolla Cove Guided Snorkeling Tour

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About the activity

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.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Use of mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit
    • Showers
    • Changing rooms
    • Restrooms
    • Storage for personal items
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

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

Description

Join a snorkeling tour to one of the best sites for snorkeling in San Diego, La Jolla Cove, part of San Diego's beautiful protected marine sanctuary. Enjoy a tour that navigates the protected waters from La Jolla Cove, through Emerald Cove, and to the ancient sea caves.

Enjoy the complimentary use of a mask, snorkel, fins, and even a wetsuit on tours led by skilled guides. Watch for the baby sea lions swimming in the surf. Get a peek at the spiny lobster or colorful octopus hiding along the rocky reefs. Share the ocean with schools of pretty fish or a little ray and check out some of the giant caves.

Good to know before you go
  • Children must snorkel with a parent or legal guardian (no exceptions).
  • Minimum age: 12 years
  • Minimum weight: 90 lbs
  • This is a physically demanding tour requiring strong swimming ability and comfort in ocean conditions.
  • Life jackets and flotation devices are not permitted.
  • Wetsuits are required and available up to 300 lbs.
  • Parking can be difficult; please allow at least 30 minutes.
  • Tours depart on time. Guests more than 10 minutes late are considered no-shows and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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