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La Jolla Sea Lions —

Sea Lions can be found in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve, but are most commonly see sitting atop the cliffs nearby the La Jolla Caves. 

Sea lions are generally found in our coastal waters of the temperate to subpolar regions of both northern and southern hemispheres.  California sea lions sunning on the cliffs near the La Jolla caves.

The sea lions are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, so don't get too close while kayaking nearby, and approaching the sea lions on the cliffs is not permitted. The sea lions are behaviorly pretty social, as they swim around kayakers and snorkelers along the reefs.  

Sea Lion, or seal?

California sea lions are just one of many several marine mammals of the family, Otariidae. Sea lions are characterized by the presence of external ear (pinnae or flaps) and long front flippers.  This is one easy way to distinguish between sea lions and seals, since seals do not have ear flaps.  

Sea lions also have flippers that enable sea lions to walk on four flippers while on land.  Sea lions are very mobile on land and in the water, and have the ability to scale cliffsides because of their strong pectoral muscles and four flippers.  Harbor seals, by contrast, do not have this ability.  Seals attempt to slither around like a snake on land. 

The sea lions also communicate on land, not in the water!  Sea lions can be heard barking on the cliffs; harbor seals do not have this same ability.  

Check out sea lions from a kayak! 

California sea lions can frequently be seen sunning on the cliffs, swimming around in the water nearby the Caves, or barking at eachother on the rocks!  

Kayak nearby these amazing creatures with your La Jolla kayak tour or rentals!  In addition to paddling nearby sea lions, you'll also explore the La Jolla Caves, the Kelp Forest, and the rest of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve.

Check out the seven sea saves of La Jolla including Sunny Jim's Cave, Arch Cave, the Clam's Cave, and more!  Kayak along the rocky reefs to see other local marine life including Garibaldi and leopard sharks with our certified kayak tour guides! 

Unguided La Jolla kayak rentals are also available to paddle within the Ecological Reserve to check out the California sea lions, and the rest of the local marine life!  Special Pricing for Advance Reservations!  Reserve Now Online! Or call (858) 454-1010 for your kayak tour or kayak rental reservation!

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