Best Kayak Spots in San Diego, CA

3 kayak spots compared · avg 4.7★ · updated October 2026

What kayak spots cost in San Diego, CA

3 listings do not publish a rate. Most kayak spots that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.

Confirmed across San Diego, CA: 3 of 3 have launch and 2 of 3 have boat ramp. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.

La Jolla Bay is the highest-rated, at 4.7★ from 2500 Google reviews.

Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 3 kayak spots in San Diego, CA.

Name	Rating	Admission	Launch	Boat Ramp	Parking	Fishing	Crabbing
La Jolla Bay	4.7★(2500)	Free	✓	—	—	—	—	View →
Santa Clara Cove Public Boat Ramp	—	Free	✓	✓	—	—	—	View →
Shelter Island Boat Launch	—	Free	✓	✓	—	—	—	View →

4.7★ · 2500 reviews

San Diego, CA has 3 active kayak spots listed in our directory.

The average Google rating across kayak spots in San Diego, CA is 4.7 stars.

La Jolla Bay is currently the highest-rated kayak spot in San Diego, CA.

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