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THINGS
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La
Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tours
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La Jolla 7 sea caves can
only be visited by kayak or boat. One exception is Sunny
Jim Cave which can be seen by climbing down a stairway
and through a tunnel. The tunnel entrance is inside the
Cave Store on Coast Blvd and the store charges a fee to
see the cave.
A much better way to see Jim's cave and the other six
caves is to take a kayak tour. These guided tours last
about two hours and you will actually get to go inside
the caves depending on water and tidal conditions.
While you are out on the sea kayak look for sea lions,
garibaldi, leopard sharks and maybe even a dolphin. These
tours are designed for people on vacation or locals looking
for an adventure. An expert guide will be with you at
all times to ensure your safety. Chances are you will
get wet on this trip buts its all part of the fun. Kayaking
is a experience that the whole family can enjoy.
La Jolla Sea Caves can only be
visited by kayak or boat but occasionally when there is
an extremely low tide you might be able to walk into the
caves. At all other times guided tours are best choice
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Diego Bike & Kayak Tours - Save
$8.00 Kayak Tour of the Caves of La Jolla - Included
in Tour: Tour Guide, kayak, paddle, life vest, lockers and
changing rooms. Wetsuits are available for rent on cooler
days. Kayakers will likely see California
Sea Lions, leopard sharks, Garibaldi), and the occasional
dolphins. Single & double kayaks are available for the
tour.
Click here to book La Jolla Kayak Tour
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La Jolla Sea Caves |
Experienced
kayakers can rent a kayak go on their own, but for the average
person the tours are a better choice. No kayak experience
is required; however, all participants must be able to swim,
and have general water experience. All equipment is provided
including life jackets, helmets, and a quick water safety
course. Go ahead give it a try, its an experience you will
not forget.
The seven sea caves in La Jolla are part
of a 75-million-year-old sandstone sea cliff. The seven
sculpted caves open to the north, as they sit in between
beach of La Jolla Shores and La Jolla Cove. The seven sea
caves are named as follows, from west to east: The Clam’s
Cave, Sunny Jim’s Cave, Arch Cave, Sea Surprize, Shopping
Cart, Little Sister, and White Lady.
The La Jolla Sea Caves are only accessible by kayak, except
Sunny Jim's. Sunny Jim’s cave is the only La Jolla
cave that is accessible by land via a hand-dug tunnel leading
down from the historical landmark, the Cave Store.
The cave was given this name "Sunny Jim" by Frank
Baum, the author of The Wizard of Oz. Mr. Baum gave the
cave this unique name due to the shape of the cave's opening.
Looking outward from the inside of the cave opening resembles
a cartoon mascot for British Force Wheat Cereal in the 1920's.
The profile of this cereal character matched that of the
cave opening.
Over the years, visitors have been attracted the seven caves
of La Jolla. Long ago smugglers used it to bring in illegal
Chinese and other immigrants. Contraband whiskey was also
smuggled through the cave during Prohibition.
Today many visitors visit “The Cave Store”.
The cave opening has been revived and protected over the
past 100 years of preservation. The old Cresent Café,
which is now called The Cave Store is located on 1325 Coast
boulevard in La Jolla. |
La Jolla Seven Sea Caves "White Lady" |
LA Jolla California |
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Cave is the only sea cave that is visible from land.
The Clam’s Cave is double sided and the backside
can be seen from Goldfish Point on Coast Blvd.
The rest of the La Jolla caves are only visible via
the ocean. These other caves are usually awash in
waves and therefore seldom seen by anyone except kayakers.
White Lady, named for her long, bustled-dress silhouette,
is located on the eastern corner of the sea cliff.
In front of the cave White Lady, there are lots of
larger rocks in the ocean that promote crashing waves
and white wash, lending significance to the description
“white.”
The La Jolla Caves can be witnessed only by kayak
so what are you waiting for, book a Kayak tour and
enjoy.
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La
Jolla Kayak Discover by paddle or snorkel
the spectacular sea cliffs and the Seven Caves. |
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