Explore Marine Life in San Diego Tide Pools (Family-friendly)

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La Jolla, USA
Exploring the tide pools!
Observing a sea star!
Enjoying the tide pools at sunset!
Close-up of a nudibranch in the tide pools!
Looking at some cool critters!
Observing a sea slug!
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1 hour (Approx.)
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Overview

Adventure with a marine biology educator along the coast and learn more about wildlife living in the intertidal zone of San Diego. Great for all ages and skill levels. There are some stairs and lots of uneven terrain we will walk on, so this is not a wheelchair-friendly activity.

I taught middle and high school marine biology for more than a decade before committing to environmental tourism! With fifteen years of teaching youth and adults in outdoor education settings, plus my background in conservation biology, provides guests with in-depth (pun intended) knowledge of marine life during our tide pool exploration.

Groups are kept small (10 people maximum, with exceptions for private groups/families) which makes this a more intimate and personal experience.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

355 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

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Please meet me at the concrete picnic tables *across the street* from 355 Coast Boulevard. I will have a blue backpack!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time

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Explore San Diego Tide Pools with a Marine Biologist
1/5/2025 - 1/11/2025
1/12/2025 - 1/18/2025
1/19/2025 - 1/25/2025
1/26/2025 - 2/1/2025
2/2/2025 - 2/8/2025
2/9/2025 - 2/15/2025
2/16/2025 - 2/22/2025
2/23/2025 - 3/1/2025
3/2/2025 - 3/8/2025
3/9/2025 - 3/15/2025
3/16/2025 - 3/22/2025
3/23/2025 - 3/29/2025
3/30/2025 - 4/5/2025
4/6/2025 - 4/12/2025
4/13/2025 - 4/19/2025
4/20/2025 - 4/26/2025

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What To Expect

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 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 Cool Destinations 's Animal Welfare Policy.

What's Included

  • Digital photo album
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Closed-toe shoes that might get wet (required to participate)

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-442670P2

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