The Cave Store - Bike Tour Stop #8
The La Jolla Cave Store is one of our final stops along our La Jolla Freefall Bike Tour.
The Cave Store on Coast Blvd. in La Jolla. This is the only La Jolla Sea Cave that is accessible by land. The La Jolla Sea Caves are a historical landmark, that attracts not only visitors; however, local kayakers, swimmers, and snorkelers. A tunnel was carved out into Sunny Jim's Cave, on of the seven sea caves in La Jolla, and a stairwell was builit with 144 steps inside this tunnel in 1902. The stairwell at the Cave store in La Jolla leads to a wood platform right inside Sunny Jim's Cave that has a view fight out into the Pacific Ocean off of La Jolla Shores beach. This man- made tunnel was carved out under the direction of artist Gustauf Schultz. The cave was later named "Sunny Jim's Cave" after a cereal mascot whose profile matched that of the cave opening.
The series of thes sea caves in La Jolla are perched within a 75-million-year-old sandstone sea cliff. The seven sculpted caverns face north into La Jolla Shores. The seven sea caves are named as follows, from west to east: The Clam’s Cave, Sunny Jim’s Cave, Arch Cave, Sea Surprize, Shopping Cart, Little Sister, and White Lady. The La Jolla Sea Caves are only accessible by kayak, with the exception of Sunny Jim's Cave, which is the only one of the La Jolla sea caves that is accessible by land via the Cave Store. We invite you to visit the cave store with us on our La Jolla Freefall Bike Tour or Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves.
The Cave Store sits on the right side of Coast Blvd. when you are traveling south and also is adjacent to the historical Coast Walk Trail. Inviting cafés, shops and galleries are steps away, as is access to the world famous La Jolla Cove and the seals at Children's Pool. Of course the Cave Store is also located minutes away from the best snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, and beaches in San Diego!
The waters within La Jolla Shores are all part of an Ecological Reserve that is protected by law. This Underwater Ecological Reserve prohibits the removal of any archeological artifacts or any marine life within the boundaries of the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park & Ecological Reserve.
LA JOLLA CAVE STORE:
Visit the Cave Store in downtown La Jolla, where 144 wood steps lead down into Sunny Jim. Access the steps via the Cave Store, 1325 Cave St, off Coast Blvd. Contact The Cave Store for info: (858) 459-0746. www.cavestore.com
La Jolla Cove is within walking distance to the Cave Store. La Jolla Cove is also right next to Ellen Browning Scripps Park, which is great for picnics, kite flying and other waterfront activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming. Explore the cliff side surrounding La Jolla Cove from the water and many birds' nests on our La Jolla kayak tour. The entrance to Sunny Jim's Cave is through the La Jolla Cave Store. Enter this amazing tunnel into Sunny Jim's Cave via the Cave Store on our San Diego bike tour. Walk down the stairs and visit the cave while biking in San Diego on our La Jolla bike tour. The entrance fee into the Cave is included in our bike tour price. This is a rare opportunity while on vacation in San Diego and one of the most fun things to do in San Diego while on your vacation!
The best parts of San Diego can only be witnessed by foot or by water. That's why we've created San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours Inc. We hope to share our great City with you. Please call if you have any questions (858) 454-1010 or Book Online.
Kayak the 7 Caves - La Jolla Kayaking Tour
Explore the beautiful sea cliffs and sea caves. Paddle to the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life. Kayak to Sunny Jim's cave, Arch Cave, Clams' Cave and other sea caves for an amazing close-up of this sandstone formation along the shores. Experience sea lion, garibaldi, leopard shark, snovelnose guitarfish and the occasional dolphin. Fun for all ages 6+, and no kayak experience is required; however, all participants must be able to swim, and have general water experience. Call 858 454-1010 to reserve.
(We cannot allow you to enter the Caves without an instructor)
Please join our Guided Kayak Tour in to explore the Caves!
