The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in La Jolla, California (CA)

January 24, 2022 Veronika Gaddis

Topnotch golf courses, art galleries and seals share the dramatic oceanside landscape of La Jolla, an affluent community 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. Swimmers, snorkelers and kayakers dip into La Jolla Cove, where the protected waters shield an abundance of bright orange Garibaldi fish and sea caves indent the cliffs. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the family-friendly Birch Aquarium and the acclaimed La Jolla Playhouse deliver breaks from the sun.
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1. Surf Diva Surf School

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5.0 based on 169 reviews

Surf Diva Surf School

Surf Diva Surf School is the original surf school for women and now teaches lessons to boys and girls along with co-ed programs year-round. The Surf Diva Boutique has just won #1 women's surf shop in the USA by SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturer's Association). Drop in on us, open 7 days a week!

2. Xplore Offshore

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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Xplore Offshore

Xplore Offshore is San Diego's original and still the best whale and dolphin experience. I operate in a USCG certified boat and create custom and intimate trips for any age and interest. I utilize a rigid inflatable boat that was custom-built for me to provide a safe, thrilling and memorable experience. I hope you will come see me and let me show you a slice of the wildlife and magic that lives right off the San Diego coast.

3. La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks

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5.0 based on 738 reviews

La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks

Enjoying San Diego's perfect climate means adopting a beach life-style and exploring the magnificent Pacific Ocean Coast. There's no better way to do it than in a kayak! In a single tour you will experience southern California's surf culture, observe several species of marine animals, and visit 4 different marine environments: sandy beach, rocky coast, kelp forest, and open ocean - each with it's unique characteristics and wildlife viewing opportunities. Come see the Sea Lions, Leopard Sharks, Pelicans, Cormorants... and of course, the Caves! While our ultimate destination is the magnificent sea caves that the ocean has carved from ancient cliffs, the true beauty of the area is all around the caves. Please don't have your heart set on entering the caves as this is not always safe to do. Instead, open your eyes to the details around you and you will never be disappointed! We use stable sit-on-top kayaks that are very user friendly.

4. The Fly Stop

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Fly Stop

We offer fly fishing gear rental for the day as well as spectacular guided trips for you or your family 365 days a year. A day on the water in one of our guide boats fly fishing for mako shark, bass, or carp. Or spend the day walking the beach on San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, or Torry Pines State Park Surf fishing with one of our trust worthy prostaff. Stop by our store or give use a call for more information

5. San Diego Scuba Guide

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5.0 based on 117 reviews

San Diego Scuba Guide

We provide guided SCUBA and Snorkel tours in San Diego area. While on your vacation join our NAUI certified adventure guides and discover the beautiful underwater world of La Jolla Cove. La Jolla diving tops many vacation to do lists. Clear water visibility, gentle rolling waves, kelp beds, underwater caves and an abundance of underwater sea life attracts scuba divers and snorkelers.

6. Mermaid Scuba Tours

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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Mermaid Scuba Tours

Scuba diving tours for certified scuba divers. Not a scuba diver, no problem lets go snorkeling and look for leopard sharks and green sea turtles! Photography packages are available!

7. Trident Divers

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5.0 based on 62 reviews

Trident Divers

Founded in 2013, Trident Divers was the result of a lifelong love of the ocean, exploration and devotion to the ideal of safety through education. As a former ocean lifeguard, and lifelong waterman Joel Tracey’s focus is on competence in the water, both swimming and diving – while in pursuit of exploration. I’ll guide you to competence in the water, and help outfit you to make a splash.

8. San Diego Scuba Pros

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

San Diego Scuba Pros

San Diego Scuba Pros offers scuba and snorkeling tours as well as scuba classes at affordable rates. We customize the schedule to fit your busy lifestyle. We also make the tours and classes both enjoyable, fun, memorable, and we emphasize skill development. Other attractions include Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Rock Climbing & Rappelling, Jet Skiing w Inflatables, Kneeboards, & Wakeboarding

9. San Diego Scuba Pros

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5.0 based on 84 reviews

San Diego Scuba Pros

San Diego Scuba Pros offers scuba and snorkeling tours as well as scuba classes at affordable rates. We customize the schedule to fit your busy lifestyle. We also make the tours and classes both enjoyable, fun, memorable, and we emphasize skill development. Other attractions include Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Rock Climbing & Rappelling, Jet Skiing w Inflatables, Kneeboards, & Wakeboarding

10. Zach's Scuba Shack

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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Zach's Scuba Shack

Zach's Scuba Shack is a mobile scuba tour operation that offers professionally guided tours of the world famous La Jolla Cove, located in beautiful San Diego California. La Jolla Cove is literally "The Jewel" of southern California shore diving, being most famous for it's Giant kelp forest and the Sea Lions that frequent the Underwater Preserve. This dive site is a treat for novices and experienced divers alike, there is truly something for any diver to marvel at. Your Divemaster will meet you/your party at the dive location with your rental gear set up (which you will have the option to purchase before checkout) or divers can bring their own gear. After a simple dive briefing going over safe entry/exit procedures and the dive plan, divers will be guided through some of our favorite routes in the cove. Please note: Shore diving at the cove includes stairs and a 5-10 minute surface swim. All tours are for certified scuba divers only. Tanks and soft weights are included.

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