Explore San Diego Tide Pools with a Marine Biologist

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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.

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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cần Quan Tâm

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 Viator's Animal Welfare Policy.

Bao gồm

Digital photo album

Gratuities

closed-toe shoes/strapped sandals that might get wet (required to participate)

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Explore San Diego Tide Pools with a Marine Biologist

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A delightful beachside adventure
peteryQ7581KR,,25 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an amazing time, my only complaint is that it had to end! This tour is so incredibly worth the price, it was an extremely unique experience that I highly recommend. Matt's passion for and deep knowledge about tide pools is extremely apparent, as is his ability to explain/answer any questions I had in a very understandable way. 10/10 would go again!
We had an awesome time on...
Lauren S,,23 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We had an awesome time on our tide pool tour! Matt was a fantastic guide and is extremely knowledgeable about all things marine-related. We even had the pleasure of seeing him a second time when we went tide pooling on our own, and he showed us a lobster he found with another group. Highly recommend!
Fun at the tide pools
raymondbF4819VQ,,17 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was super fun! We saw a lot of really cool critters. The giant snails were awesome! The tide pools are awesome and a must visit
Learned about tide pools, free to roam or listen, nice to have someone knowledgeable near by to ask questions if needed
D5606LQpaulak,,13 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so fun! I’m so glad I was able to learn about the tide pools before exploring them more on my own. Matt was awesome and such a good teacher. The group was great and overall 100% worth it and would go again.
Inspiring experience with Snorkel Matt!
brads162077,,1 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Very cool way to start our vacation, especially for our teen kids who are interetsed in marine biology. Matt introduced us to tide pooling, and we spent many more hours on our own during the remainder of our trip exploring the tidal pools. Relaxing and educational. Thank you, Matt!
Very cool time exploring the La Jolla tide pools
go klahanie,,22 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I love tide pooling but I'm not from the area so having a local expert, Matt, a marine biologist, as a guide was essential. He knew all about the flora and fauna we saw. Plus he had a great eye and saw things the rest of us in the group missed. Matt was a pleasure to be around. If you can swing it do this!
Matt is a great host. We...
Alexa D,,22 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Matt is a great host. We had a large group and he remembered all our names and did a good job keeping us all involved. He was so knowledgeable about everything we saw and made it fun too, using language we would understand and humor. I would highly recommend doing this, even if you've been tide pooling before, he found stuff we missed! Also, learn from my mistake, wear closed toe shoes :)
Become a kid again!
Navigate03499270690,,22 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Matt was superb—fun, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely caring throughout the tide pool trip. He made the experience engaging and memorable. Highly recommend!
Matt was an excellent guide
Emily H,,17 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Matt was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend this excursion. I would have missed so much without an educated guide
a great time!!
Meg M,,17 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
it was great to have Matt the marine biologist teaching us about all the marine plant and animal life. He was very knowledgeable and friendly