San Diego Tide Pool Tour
Overview
Come experience the famous tide pools of California with your own personal guide extraordinaire. A wide variety of animals will literally be at your fingertips as you get to hold brittle stars, tickle sea anemones, and many other sea creatures. Your professional tour guide is well educated in this unique marine environment and will provide you with their vast knowledge as well as an adventure in one of the most unique marine habitats in the world. Please wear comfortable shoes that can get sandy on the beach or wet in the water. Be prepared to get up close and personal with the California coast and enjoy this experience and tour to the fullest. You will have the time of your life!
*Timing Note: Tour is offered one hour before peak low tide, subject to change based on tide schedules and weather conditions.
What's Included
- Snacks Small snacks. For example, chips or a granola bar
- Bottled water
- Official Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1100 Coast Boulevard
La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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La Jolla
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Jolla Tide Pools
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Jolla Cove
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Coast Walk Trail
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Windansea Beach
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Children's Pool
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shell Beach
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Jolla Village
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Jolla Historical Society
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
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Activity code: C-5044P22
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