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. Unlike the Atlantic Coast or Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Coast is in a sweet spot for intertidal diversity that includes sponges, sea anemones, marine worms, mollucks (chitons, limpets, marine snails, nudibraches. bivalves, octopus), barnacles, crabs, starfish (technically sea stars), urchins, sea cucumbers, tunicates, fish, and seaweed. If you love the marine ecosystem, consider embarking on a guided tide pool tour, we are sure you will love this too!

Price:
$149.00

DURATION:

Approx. 2 Hours.

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Tour Description

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!

*** Please note this tour is offered one hour before peak low tide. Tour times are subject to change on a daily basis, due to tide schedules and weather conditions.

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Tour Details

PRICE:

$149.00 per guest. 2 guest minimum.

TOUR LOCATION:

La Jolla, California.

WHEN:

Daily, dependent on tide schedule.

WEATHER:

This experience takes place in most weather conditions. In Fall and Winter, we recommend wearing warm layers. It tends to be 15 degrees or cooler at the Beach plus the wind chill makes it even cooler.

MEETING LOCATION:

Ellen Browning Scripps Park
1100 Coast Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037

MORE INFO:

Please contact us for any additional information at 1-619-848-0348.

TOUR DURATION:

Approx. 2 Hours.

WHO:

Private Tour.

# OF GUESTS:

1 guest is included here.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Comfortable clothing and shoes that can get sandy and wet.

WHAT TO BRING:

Please bring yourself and be ready for an awesome time.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

No cancellations or refunds within 7 days of your tour date.

The San Diego Tide Pool Tour Includes:


  • Professional Tour Guide: Your guide is well-educated in the unique marine environment, providing vast knowledge and making the tour an adventure.

  • Up-close Marine Experience: Hold brittle stars, tickle sea anemones, and interact with many other sea creatures.

  • Guided Exploration: Explore one of the most unique marine habitats in the world with the assistance of your knowledgeable guide.

  • Footwear Recommendation: Please wear comfortable shoes that can get sandy on the beach or wet in the water.

  • Interactive Learning: Learn about the fascinating marine life along the California coast.

  • Time of Your Life: Enjoy this experience to the fullest, making lasting memories along the California shoreline.

  • Timing Note: Tour is offered one hour before peak low tide, subject to change based on tide schedules and weather conditions.

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