| The beach community of La Jolla Shores is located | | | | After a brief discussion of the surf zone and ocean |
| just north of downtown. This is a magnificent beach on | | | | conditions, you can launch and paddle to the sea |
| the Pacific Ocean with rocky cliffs to the south and | | | | caves. |
| Scripps Institute of Oceanography to the north. There | | | | OEX Dive & Kayak Centers offer kayak rentals from |
| are sea caves in the cliffs that can be entered by | | | | three locations, with La Jolla being the premiere kayak |
| kayak during light swell conditions. There is a large | | | | spot in San Diego. Your rental will launch from and |
| marine preserve directly offshore. | | | | return to La Jolla Shores at OEX's shop located at the |
| Kayak from La Jolla Shores and see migrating whales | | | | end of Avenida de la Playa. They offer sit-on-top |
| at eye level during Hike Bike Kayak's three-hour tour. | | | | kayaks, the most stable of all kayaks. They have a |
| A guide, life jackets, paddles and a kayak are provided. | | | | large fleet of single and double kayaks ready and |
| No kayaking experience is necessary. Warm drinks | | | | waiting to go at your leisure. |
| and snacks are provided after the paddle. Participants | | | | Another kayaking company is All San Diego Tours, |
| MUST be in good health, be able to swim, and be over | | | | which also offers sightseeing tours, bay cruises, and |
| 10 years old. Hike Bike Kayak cannot guarantee | | | | whale watching, trips to Sea World, San Diego Zoo, |
| sightings due to the nature of wildlife. | | | | Mexico and more. Allen's Kayaks is another option |
| San Diego Tours also lets you kayak out from La Jolla | | | | open to anyone, whether you're an expert paddler |
| Shores to watch whales as they migrate between | | | | looking for specialist equipment or a complete beginner |
| Alaska and the birthing grounds in Baja, Mexico. The | | | | looking to try the sport. Some Hotels, such as the |
| whales' migration path is such that they come close to | | | | Catamaran Resort, offer kayaking as one of their |
| La Jolla Shores. Paddles, kayaks, life jackets and | | | | water sport options. |
| doggy life jackets are all provided. This is an active | | | | For your safety, you should wear a wetsuit and life |
| tour, though no experience is required. | | | | jacket and carry devices to signal for help. Taking a |
| Kayaking in the famous La Jolla Sea Caves is an | | | | boating safety course is key to being safe, experts |
| exciting adventure. However, the combination of ocean | | | | say, although you're not required by law to take a |
| swells and rocks with a kayak is potentially dangerous | | | | course that teaches you how to kayak. Training |
| in certain conditions, so be on your guard. To visit the | | | | courses can teach first-time kayakers how to |
| caves by kayak, just show up at Aqua Adventures | | | | maneuver the vessel in flat, calm waters such as |
| Kayaking Center, located at 2164 Avenida de la Playa. | | | | lakes, and also in the ocean with its swells. |