Whale Watching by Kayak Tours

Kayak out from La Jolla Shores and watch these magnificent creatures as they migrate between Alaska and the birthing grounds in Baja, Mexico. The whales' migration path is such that they come close to our location in La Jolla Shores. By paddling about a mile or slightly more off-shore, we can catch these incredible animals, plus other marine mammals such as seals, sea lions and dolphins. There is no better way to experience the whale migration than from a kayak. A once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Cost:  $65 (single kayaks) or $60 per person tandem kayaks. Wetsuits provided, a $10 savings.

What is Provided: Kayaks, paddles, wetsuits, life jackets and a guide. We use stable, easy-to-paddle sit-on-top kayaks. No kayaking experience is required. Warm drinks and snacks are provided after the paddle.

Tours Held Daily -  Through March, 2008.
9am and 12pm   Tour is about 3 hours long.

What to Bring: Expect to get a bit wet. We provide wet suits and booties. Bring: Swim suit or similar shorts/top to wear under wet suit, hat, sunscreen. Optional: shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, 'river shoes' or flip flops). Bring (or buy from us) a 'leash' for valuable glasses. You can leave a towel and dry clothes at our shop for afterwards. Please DO NOT bring valuables and things that cannot get wet: cell phones, pagers, car keys, non-waterproof watches, non-waterproof cameras.

Ages and Participant Requirements: Ages 10 and up, must be able to swim.

What to Expect and Start Location: The pace is not strenuous, but expect to do some paddling! This is an active tour, though no experience is required. We launch into waves from the end of our street. Meet at our La Jolla Shores shop, where you will check in, sign waivers, etc. (Sorry, we have NO public restrooms in our shop, though new public bathrooms are located at the beach.) We will outfit you with a wetsuit, lifejacket and paddle. After a brief paddle instruction and safety talk, you will walk down to the end of the street with your guide. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Here are driving directions and a map to our shop. Free parking is available on the side streets. The spots marked ‘two-hour” parking are NOT RECOMMENDED (not enough time).

Reservations: : Reservations are strongly suggested. Call 866 HB KAYAK, 866.425.2925. Prices, tour times and meeting locations are subject to change without notice. Up-to-date information is always provided with your reservation.

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