Kayaking in La Jolla in February, what to wear?

Question

It will be my first time going Kayaking. We are going on a guided tour through the la jolla caves. The water is cold this time of year and Im not sure how wet we will get. What should we plan on wearing? Im thinking board shorts and maybe a long sleeve shirt or am I way off and need to be much more prepared. The water temp is about 60 and the temp is supposed to be about 65 outside but we are going at 9am.

By the way, there is a place to rent wetsuits nearby, I just dont really know if thats a good idea. I kind of dont like the idea of wearing a wetsuit that tons of people have worn?

Answer 1

wear a wetsuit for sure and obviously you will be wearing a LIFEJACKET! if you get hot then pull the top of your wetsuit down. wear a hat if its sunny...sunscreen..if you are going through surf then you will need a helmet and maybe they will provide one..thats it. maybe a change of clothes!

Answer 2

Hi

I live in San Diego and went Kayaking in La Jolla a couple of years ago in I think january or february. I would for sure rent a wet suit its really really cold once you are out there. It may seem gross but you will be freezing if you dont wear one. I wore one and i was still cold.

have fun!!! you might even see a whale! (we did)