Top La Jolla Self-guided Tours

Enjoy a seamless day on the water with this snorkel equipment packages that provides sanitized, quality, and specially engineered equipment for snorkeling in the marine protected waters near the La Jolla Cove. Guests can use VR video to navigate to the best coves and caves and have access to complimentary lockers for an easy, carefree experience in the water.

Enjoy sublime coastal scenery as you spot marine life during this kayaking trip to La Jolla’s sea caves and ecological reserve. Paddle alongside your expert naturalist guide as you observe the numerous species of birds, dolphins, sea lions, and even orcas of the area. Kayak among the lush kelp beds that grow in the reserve and, if conditions permit, explore inside the sea caves that dot the rocky coastline.

Go with the La Jolla water sports company consistently voted #1 in the area. We are a proud local company that is continually upgrading our equipment and involved in our community helping at-risk youth experience the water. We are also a member of 1% for the Planet, providing 1% of our profits for beach clean-up. Rent from us and you'll enjoy 90 minutes of kayaking for two in the beautiful La Jolla Ecological Reserve.

Explore the slot canyons in Torrey Pines on this guided tour. Discover spectacular, hard-to-reach areas and take in views of the Pacific Ocean. Visit sandstone slot canyons and wind caves on the trek and stop at a majestic grotto with a waterfall. The hike up can be strenuous at times, but you will be rewarded with stunning views after summiting the cliffs.

Explore La Jolla Ecological Reserve's sea caves during a 90-minute kayaking tour. Follow your experienced guide through several diverse ecological habitats, home to one of the highest concentrations of sea life in California. Paddle toward the Seven Sea Caves, where you can get stunning views from inside Emerald Cave, the only north-facing cave in the state (conditions permitting). Explore a giant kelp forest inhabited by wildlife like harbor seals and sea lions. Use of all kayaking equipment is included; no kayaking experience is necessary.

Let go and relax with this small-group yoga class on the sands of La Jolla Shores Beach—part of the beautiful San Diego Coastline. Begin with meditation, then take part in an energetic yoga flow while taking in the ocean waves. Finally, wind down with an optional lavender essential oil forehead and temple massage. This practice can be tailored to your experience and ability, and a mat and bottled water are provided for a seamless experience.

We've turned UC San Diego into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Your PokemonGo style app will take you to 8 iconic places around campus. At each location, you will need to solve a puzzle before advancing. It is part Scavenger Hunt and part Escape Room Our experiences are perfect for families, solo travelers, work colleagues, folks looking for a fun date idea and basically anyone who wants to have fun exploring interesting places. For the UC San Diego Campus Campus Adventure you will need to solve a mystery adventure. You will completye a fun task at each of the following locations: The Bookstore Dr. Seuss Memorial Triton Fountain Sun God Statue Mandeville Auditorium Epstein Family Amphitheater Snake Path and the Price Center Theater. In short, you will walk around 2 miles as you find clues, learn fun facts and solve puzzles. You will learn amazing local history like Over 200,000 players have used our app to explore the world. We can't wait for you to play as well!

Join our one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt and explore La Jolla in a new, unique way. Each session is aided by an interactive remote host, who sends challenges to participants via a phone app. When the challenges are accomplished, the team scores points. Check your status against competitors on the app’s international leaderboard. This handcrafted adventure is part tour, part detective hunt, part social experiment, and part creative challenge, with lots of fun in between.

San Diego’s La Jolla Ecological Reserve is one of the best spots on the West Coast to kayak and snorkel. On this two-activity tour—all gear provided—you and your crew will take turns between floating above water and snorkeling in it, hanging out with garibaldi, leopard sharks, rays, sea lions, and tons of other fascinating marine life.

Take in the sunshine, sand and surf from your saddle as you cruise along the Pacific with one of our local expert guides. See why La Jolla truly is the "Jewel" of the sea and experience our local marine life including protected reefs, California Sea Lions and Harbor Seals. Check out the "Locals" surf spots, hidden beaches and other historical sites along this 2 hour unforgettable ride.

A mysterious crime has shaken San Diego. Put on your detective hat and solve the puzzle on this self-guided walking quest. Your smartphone delivers clues, witness statements, and puzzles as you navigate between real-world locations that become your crime scene. Each stop reveals new evidence and suspects. Follow the trail from location to location, piecing together the story while exploring San Diego's streets. The app guides you step by step with an immersive narrative full of twists. This 1–2 hour private detective adventure runs 24/7 — start whenever you want, pause for coffee or photos, and play at your own pace. Available in 5+ languages.

Rent an awesome hardtail or full suspension electric mountain bike! For those that love to cycle and want to be more involved in the action, our performance electric bikes will blow your mind! With their intelligent pedal assist and torque sensor technology, these bikes make you feel like you’re in control, with the motor enhancing your output. We use a variety of bikes in our performance fleet, from high end electric road bikes to hardtail electric mountain bikes.