With so many calm, protected bays, plus an array of exciting sea caves, it’s no wonder that San Diego [1] boasts some of the best sea kayaking in the state. Whether you’ve got your own boat or you plan to rent or take a tour, the most popular spot to paddle are the La Jolla Caves, part of the larger La Jolla Cove Ecological Reserve (1100 Coast Blvd., www.sandiego.gov [2]).
Scuba San Diego (619/260-1880, www.scubasandiego.com [3]) offers guided paddles of this well-traveled area. You don’t need any previous sea kayaking experience to take this easy two-hour tour; the sit-on-top kayaks are easy to get into and out of, and safe if you happen to fall off.
On the tour, you’ll visit soaring sea cliffs and a vast kelp forest, and paddle through the famed local sea caves.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/california/san-diego
[2] http://www.sandiego.gov
[3] http://www.scubasandiego.com