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San Diego Tide Pools Exploration with a Marine Biologist
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San Diego Tide Pools Exploration with a Marine Biologist

by SnorkelMatt

1 hour
San Diego
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1 hour
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 25 Oct 2026.
$61.20$68Save 10%
2 adults × $30.60
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This one-hour tour takes place along the San Diego coast in La Jolla, where a marine biologist leads a walk through the tide pools to observe marine wildlife in the intertidal zone. The guide has over fifteen years of experience teaching marine biology and outdoor education to youth and adults, providing detailed information about the species found in the tide pools. Participants will walk on uneven terrain and stairs, so this activity is not suitable for wheelchair users. A digital photo album is included with the tour. Closed-toe shoes or strapped sandals that can get wet are required but not provided. Gratuities are not included.

Highlights

One-hour walking tour along San Diego tide pools
Led by a marine biology educator with 15 years teaching experience
Focus on wildlife in the intertidal zone
Digital photo album included
Uneven terrain and stairs present
Not wheelchair accessible

What's included

Digital photo album

What's not included

Gratuities
Closed-toe shoes or strapped sandals that can get wet (required to participate)

Itinerary

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Family-friendly experience! Explore the fascinating world of tide pools and discover the incredible variety of animal and plant life that inhabit these unique ecosystems. With guided tours appropriate for all ages, you'll learn about different species that live in the tide pools, their adaptations to survive in this environment, and what you can do to protect them. So come join us and experience the wonders of the tide pools! Tide pools, or rocky intertidal zones, are small collections of ocean water trapped by rocks as the ocean level recedes. This area is covered by the ocean half of the day- during high tide- and the pools are exposed at low tide, which creates a unique, yet fragile, habitat for lots of small invertebrates and fish. At our meeting spot, you will receive a brief talk on safety and tide pool rules, as all San Diego tide pools have a strict "no collection" policy. Once we understand how to tide pool safely and respectfully, the adventure begins! Any living animals found will be left on their own; we do not interfere, touch, or handle any living marine life, following Viator's Animal Welfare Policy.

60 min

Meeting point

Please meet me at the large open sidewalk (ocean side of the street) across from 333 Coast Boulevard, near the green gazebo. The curb is painted red, so if you don't see a red curb you are not at the meeting location! I will be wearing a blue backpack.

End point

Please meet me at the green gazebo / large open sidewalk (ocean side of the street) across from 333 Coast Boulevard. The curb is painted red, so if you don't see a red curb you are not at the meeting location! I will be wearing a blue backpack with a blue flag.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
$61.20Save 10% vs Viator