TOUR #1 - San Simeon Cove
Cost: $45/person (including kayaks, wet suits, back rests, paddles and personal floatation devices)
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Group: No minimum
Approx. time: 2-3 Hours
Enjoy sea Kayaking at the southern end of the 60 mile stretch of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the nation's largest protected marine area. The tour takes place in the breath-taking natural harbor of San Simeon Cove, which is located south of Treebones. After a brief instructional lesion on the beach you and your guide will paddle the pristine waters as the abundant wildlife enchant you. As you float through their playground you will have opportunities to view wildlife such as sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, whales, dolphins and much more! The Sea for Yourself team grew up on the Central Coast and take great pride in sharing their love of the ocean.
Distance/Difficulty/Terrain
The Cove is located in San Simeon directly below Hearst Castle and only 6 miles north of the quaint tourist town of Cambria, and just 4 miles from the Elephant Seal viewing area at Piedras Blancas. This is an instructional tour for novice and intermediate paddlers. Knowledgeable, fun and friendly guides take pride in introducing basic kayak skills to newcomers or sharing expert techniques with those who have paddled before. Once in the water you will discover natural treasures in a safe and exciting fashion.
Recommended Gear List
Wear a bathing suit and please bring the following: sunscreen, hat, footwear (thongs/sandals, booties, rock socks, or old tennis shoes), towel, a warm change of clothes, disposable camera & bottle water. If you have your own wetsuit and booties feel free to bring them.
Meeting Place & Time
Tours run daily at 10:30 AM. Guests will meet kayak guides at 10:15 at the touring and rental center at W. R. Hearst Memorial State Beach on the lower parking lot, Duration of the tour is approximately 2-3 hours.
TOUR #2 - Fishing Tours
LEFFINGWELL LANDING • CAMBRIA • SAN SIMEON
Cost: $110.00 ~ Seasonal
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Group: Two person minimum, Four person maximum
Approx. time: 3-4 Hours (FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED)
A once in a lifetime opportunity! Fish from a kayak like the Native Chumash people did hundreds of years ago. The vast kelp forests provide a perfect environment for a wide variety of rock fish, kelp bass, and bottom fish.
During our Summer season, Halibut and Lingcod are abundant. You never know when you might catch a glimpse of the migrating Gray Whales. Depending on the season, whales and dolphins that are frequently observed include Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, Risso's Dolphins, Northern Right Whale Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Killer Whales, and Dall's Porpoise. We occasionally spot Fin Whales, Minke Whales, Harbor Porpoise, Bottlenose Dolphins, and Beaked Whales.
The gray-whale-watching season in California varies along the coast during winter and spring as the grays migrate south to the mating and calving lagoons of Mexico, then return north to feed mainly off Alaska. In addition, during summer, blue, humpback and 
other whales can be seen. In 1991, there were more than 50 companies or non-profit societies operating whale-watching tours from some 20 ports all along the California coast. The impact of whale watching thus is spread out along the entire 840-mile coast.
The current gray whale population numbers 21,000. An impressive 94 percent of that number pass within a mile of the Point Reyes in the first two weeks of January. Standing on a bluff in the cold, you can see gray spouts out at sea. Californians make their own seasonal migration to greet them, and call out their support. But you have whale watching opportunities all year long along the coast.
Don't hesitate to contact us about a tour you don't see listed here.
Tour #3 - Marine Terrace
MARINE TERRACE • CAMBRIA
Cost: $95/person (including kayaks, wet suits, back rests, paddles and personal floatation devices)
Start Time: Morning (Call for Time)
Group: No Minimum
Approx. time: 2 Hours
This is Cambria’s most scenic and cherished place according to locals. Most people view this area by a walking trail. Sea For Yourself invites you to view this pristine environment from the water.
Explore the famous Otter Cove where an abundance of marine-life and birds reside. This leisure cruise is a favorite for intermediate paddlers who enjoy a great eco-tour.
Tour #4 - Moonstone Drive
LEFFINGWELL LANDING/MOONSTONE DRIVE • CAMBRIA
Cost: $95/person (including kayaks, wet suits, back rests, paddles and personal floatation devices)
Start Time: Morning (Call for Time)
Group: No Minimum
Approx. time: 2 Hours
Sea kayak the famous Moonstone Drive. A short instructional/eco-tour for beginners and intermediate paddlers.
Enjoy close-up views of marine-life, surfers, and beachcombers from a unique perspective shared by few. Morning tours have you back to shore just in time for brunch in one of Cambria’s or San Simeon’s popular restaurants.
