This was such a cool place to stop. You're able to be close with the sea lions and seals and get a…read moregreat view of the wildlife. It's a bit crowded with people, but with it being a free stop with no charge for parking and plentiful with animals it makes it all worth it. We've made the drive down from Oregon and stopped at sea lion caves, where we were charged to view them, and this out did those stops by far. Highly recommend. An added bonus is the birds flying by so close, it almost makes you feel like you're in a Jurassic Park filming.

We made a short stop at La Jolla Cove and enjoyed the cliff views and sea lions. It was awesome…read morewatching them in their natural habitat and seeing them interact with each other. We arrived on a busy Sunday mid-morning, and parking was somewhat challenging, but we managed. Definitely a nice stop if you are visiting San Diego, but beware that it is a very busy area.

This snorkel adventure was awesome! When I called they gave me all the information I could possibly…read moreneed, secured directions, & were very friendly. The day of the tour, everything was explained to our group from equipment to how the tour would run. I enjoyed meeting the new people and had a blast during our tour. Rich was our tour guide who was super knowledgeable and fun. I can't wait to take another tour with this company. Definitely a 10/10!! Oh!! They even took pictures and emailed them to us!! So no need to bring your phone or camera.

Tour guide was knowledgeable and the location was beautiful. I wish we had more time and got to see…read moremore.

Our hotel made a reservation for kayaks at Everyday California, but they leased it up, reserving…read moreone kayak for four of us. Josh, the manager, was understanding and gave us a bunch of options that worked with us and our plans for the day. He was patient, understanding, and more than accommodating. They turned what could have been a bad day into a great one. Thank you!

Rented a kayak without realizing our party had already booked them separately. My mistake--I…read morereached out within 8 hours to explain the duplicate booking and ask about a refund. Was told "no refunds, but you can use it as credit." Went in person to see what alternatives they had. They suggested using the credit toward a different activity, but only during their off-season in 3 months--and I'd still need to pay full price on top of the credit. In their busy season right now, the credit is essentially worthless. This feels intentional. They keep the money from the duplicate rental, trap the credit behind their busy season, and force me to either eat the loss or wait months for a partial remedy that still costs me. No acknowledgment of the inconvenience or willingness to work with a customer who caught their own mistake immediately and asked nicely. If you rent from them, expect inflexible refund policies and credit terms designed to benefit them, not you. I won't be going back.

This was an amazing experience. Super fun, had never kayaked before so we chose the tandem with a…read moretour guide. Just us and another couple and a really cool guide named Ben (Annie! LOL!) He showed us the different caves and wives' tales that went along with them as well as discussing the marine life and their protective status. Also interesting information about the houses on the shores. Would definitely recommend to a friend and already have!

2 1/2 hrs start to finish, but that includes time waiting for a late family, lots of instruction on…read morekayaking, lots of stops talking about famous houses/people, and maybe 30 minutes of snorkeling (with zero instruction). They quickly took off to explore the sea caves, leaving half the group behind to fend for themselves. I am very annoyed I paid this much for a tour that consisted mostly of talking, and because I was trying to help my teens get situated, we got left and missed out on any time exploring the caves.

I felt extremely confident with Zach. I'm a pretty rookie diver and he taught me everything I…read moreneeded to execute my first shore dive right off the bat. Thorough, sharp, and found us all the best animals. I would recommend coming into this dive with a little more experience than me (I'd only done 2 dives before this) if you want to fully take in all the animals. I struggled with trim and buoyancy bit in the surge and I'd love to do it all over again knowing what I know now. Either way, incredible experience and Zach is absolutely the man to do it with. Also, ask him about reggae.

Huge shoutout to Brian, the owner of Zach's Scuba Shack for an epic two-day dive tour at La Jolla…read moreCove! He was incredibly attentive, kind, and knowledgeable, even teaching me how to swim properly in surge conditions. We saw amazing marine life, including nudibranchs, lobsters, nurse sharks, and angel sharks. Coming from Monterey, the absolute highlight for me was seeing the massive, chill giant black sea bass, Wreckfish! They are 7 feet and 600 lb so big!!! Brian went above and beyond by taking me back out a second time when my initial photos didn't turn out well, I was a bit scared and too far. Thanks to his kindness, I got some great shots and swam close to them Truly an incredible experience --highly recommend diving with Brian! He is amazing!!!!

Marvin and crew were awesome The sea scooters made the trip…read moreso much better They brought us through several cave seen a lot of Garibaldi and some other fish & lobster no Leopard shark they are at the shore not the cove Marvin even save a birds life he took out several fishing hooks from the birds leg Going in with the fins, mask wetsuit backing into the water was so scary with the waves a minute later it was just perfect and the water was so warm I totally recommend using this crew I will be going back in the next week or two FYI bring your camera just to make sure you get the picture you want

My husband and I took our 14 and 16 year old to snorkel for the first time and I have to say this…read moretour did not disappoint. We almost chose to kayak La Jolla but chose the water scooters and they were so much fun and we all agreed we made the right choice. Mike and Marvin were amazing and we loved swimming with the seals. All gear including wet suits were provided .

Our family went on this tour while we were visiting our daughter that lives here and had such a…read moregreat time! Our tour guides were Brody and Madilyn and they were so helpful throughout the whole experience! Brody is great at his job he gives so many fun facts and keeps you laughing the whole time while still keeping you safe! Thank you so much for this experience it was very fun and a memory we will never forget!

We had such a great time on this tour! Got to go in one cave. Wish we got to do more caves but we…read morehad to go in 1-2 kayaks at a time and paddle back out. I thought we would be paddling thru multiple caves but that was not the case. Jade let us get out of our kayaks and swim, and I ended up capsizing our kayak when getting back in. She stayed super calm and helped us both get back in. If she wasn't as calm, I would've freaked out more! But we didn't capsize going in and out of the waves, which is the most common place to capsize!

Had an amazing time! The instructors/guides were great. Loved them and loved the experience. We'll…read moredefinitely be back

Went snorkeling with Jesse on the advanced Cave tour. It was so beautiful! The water was a little…read morechoppy on the day we went and Jesse did a fantastic job of directing us on what to do, Keeping us safe, and staying patient with us. I had a complete blast and although because of the weather we weren't able to see much had a fantastic time. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to do something fun in San Diego

We've been coming here for 20+ years and always have a great experience…read more Be sure to ask for Brody if you do an e-bike tour. He's amazing!

Went to La Jolla Kayak with my mom and brother visiting from Texas and overall had a really great…read moretime. Pricing was decent--around $75 for a single kayak and about $90-$98 for a tandem. Check-in was easy, and they help you gear up with a life vest and helmet. Important tip: wear a swimsuit because you will get wet, and only bring your phone in a waterproof case. Everything else (sunglasses, loose items) can easily get lost. Parking is street only, and you walk about 5 minutes to the beach with your group. At the beach, they give you paddles and guide you into the water. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We did get to see seals, which was a highlight. The only downside was the waves were pretty strong that day, so we couldn't fully go into the caves, which was a bit disappointing. It's definitely a workout, but still really fun overall. I'd give it an 8/10 and would recommend it if you're in La Jolla and want something active and memorable.

Had to squeeze one last beach trip in before heading to the airport! I was visiting early August…read moreand read that this time of year friendly leopard sharks come up to shallow water for breeding season so I had to check it out! I heard a good spot was near the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club near The Marine Room and this turned out to be true! Took my snorkel gear and saw a ton of leopard sharks and stingrays so close to the beach! There was plenty of people around and lots of groups trying to catch a glimpse of the leopard sharks as well. The beach had a ton of people but it was very safe. There was a long wall where people were leaving some belongings while they were in the water so I also left my towel, shoes, etc there and I had no issues with my stuff even though I was by myself so I didn't have anyone to watch it. I also lucked out and got a parking spot right in front of the beach even though cars were circling quite a bit to find spots. I actually was going straight from the beach to the airport so I had my suitcase and all my belongings in the trunk of my car and it was safe while I was at the beach all day (a miracle for someone coming from the Bay Area LOL). The beach also had lots of rinse of stations so I was able to rinse off, get dry, change, and head to the airport!

A SAN DIEGO GEM This was my 'go-to' beach in the late 80s…read moreand 90s as a teenager for sun-worshipping and beach bonfires. Now in my 50s, I go less now -- maybe once a year, but on a recent visit we enjoyed a nice long walk from end-to-end and back and were lucky enough to catch some spectacular marine life in the tide pools near the pier. LOTS TO EXPLORE On one end of the beach, you will find the Marine Room restaurant and La Jolla Beach and Tennis club, along with mansions on the cliff edge, while kayakers from nearby tour and rental shops get safety briefings and enter the water. At the other end, you'll find Scripps Pier, Scripps Institute of Oceanography and if you're there at the right time, numerous tide pools with bright orange starfish and sea anemone. In between, you'll find grassy Kellogg Park, a tot lot, showers and restrooms, sinks and hand dryers. LOCALS AND TOURISTS The beach is about a mile long and comfortably deep in low tide. It attracts an international crowd, families, couples, surfers, teenagers, lovers, sun-worshipers, surfers, joggers, strollers, you name it. WHAT WOULD MAKE IT 5 STARS? There's a limited parking lot immediately adjacent to the beachfront, but I usually have to find parking on the street, not an easy task in peak season. As with all beaches in San Diego, it lacks vendors along the beach, so if you need a shop or get hungry or thirsty, either bring your own or seek out one of the clothing stores, restaurants or cafes along nearby Avenida de la Playa. La Jolla Shores is one of San Diego's nicest beaches in my opinion. Helpful?