OC Wildlife & Beach Tour
Morning or afternoon tours depending upon tide times
Times & Pricing
Pricing, times and descriptions:
OFFERING SEVERAL HALF DAY TOURS (3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours):
Morning or afternoon tours offered several days a week approximately 8:45am
or 1:00pm. Tour times vary depending upon tide schedules. You can call us or email us for
exact departure times and days or book online. Custom times, custom tours or private tours
are available. Our guides are naturalists, tidewater docents, or specialize in art. Tours subject
to change upon weather conditions. Your tour bookings enable us to give to non-profit
organizations such as Pacific Marine Mammal Center, Laguna Ocean Foundation, etc.
Tour Offerings:
*Two Wildlife & Beach EcoTours to choose from (Tide pools - explore the sea animals or a Nature Preserve to see year round/migrating birds): both include seeing seals & sea lions up close and beautiful hidden beach coves with breathtaking ocean views and wildlife on the California Riviera. Light walking. (minimum 2 people up to 30 people). Offered several days a week. (about 4 hours and tide times vary morning to afternoon). Private tours, call for quote.
Tide pool ecotour (exploring the sea animals): $79 per adult, $67 per child (4-12),
gratuity suggested
For clarification purposes, no pricing is given for children under the age of 4 because we do not recommend they attend due to safety reasons and that most children in this age group cannot last 4 hours.
Nature Preserve Tour (year-round/migrating birds): $79 per adult, $67 per child (4-12),
gratuity suggested
For clarification purposes, no pricing is given for children under the age of 4 because we do not recommend they attend due to safety reasons and that most children in this age group cannot last 4 hours.
*Beach Coastal & Shopping Tour: See the beautiful California Riveria and the coastal towns. Shop, eat or relax on the beach in the seaside artist town of Laguna Beach (www.lagunbeachinfo.com). Visit Balboa in Newport Beach and shop or enjoy the Harbor. Or shop in Fashion Island. You'll also tour our beautiful coastline - The California Riviera. Huntington Beach can also be added. (Minimum 2 people up to 50 people). VIP discounts to shops, art galleries and restaurants provided. (4 to 4-1/2 hours)
$77 per adult, $65 per child (4-12) gratuity suggested. Private tours, call for quote
For clarification purposes, no pricing is given for children under the age of 4 because we do not recommend they attend due to safety reasons and that most children in this age group cannot last 4 hours.
*Orange County Tour: Includes Mission San Juan Capistrano and visiting Dana Point and Laguna Beach. Light walking. Minimum 2 people up to 50. (4 to 4-1/2 hours)
$79 per adult, $67 per child (4-12), gratuity suggested. Private tours, call for quote
Admission to the Mission is additional $9.00 per person
For clarification purposes, no pricing is given for children under the age of 4 because we do not recommend they attend due to safety reasons and that most children in this age group cannot last 4 hours.
Call for quote.
*Laguna Canyon Artists (private studios) Tour or Art Gallery Walk with optional wine tasting/hors d'oeuvres on either tour: Meet Laguna's award winning festival artists and taste wine from Laguna's local winery. Or enjoy a walk through some of Laguna's art galleries. For pricing and descriptions on these two tours, refer to our pricing on our art and wine tour pages. (Group reservations for Laguna Canyon Artists and wine Tasting Tour of a Minimum 10 people up to 75 people). Art Gallery Tour - minimum 2 people. (3 hours for art tour, 4 to 4-1/2 total if you add wine tasting). Ages 21 and over due to the wine tasting.
ALL TOURS INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATIONAL GUIDE, BEVERAGE AND SNACK.
We pick up at various hotels and corporations in Orange County. Some locations (Anaheim and Huntington Beach areas, etc.) may require a $5 per person fuel service charge for pick-up.
We are about giving back. A $3 per person donation is given to Pacific Marine Mammal Center upon each Ecotour booking. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE
TO BOOK A TOUR CALL: 949-500-6981 or email ocwildlifetours@outlook.com
OR BOOK ONLINE ON OUR BOOK IT BUTTONS.
Minimum of a 24-hour advanced reservation based upon availability. Group reservations need to be made in advanced. Custom tours and times available. For schools, Corporations or organizations wanting a private tour, please call for quote and availability.
What to bring (Wildlife & Beach EcoTours):
Camera, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, wear tennis or water shoes (NO FLIP FLOPS PLEASE). You can bring a backpack to store personal items. Binoculars helpful on Nature Preserve Tour. Fall/winter/spring bring sweatshirt or windbreaker.
Weather and Cancellation Policy:
Tours go out rain or shine (except in heavy rain). Tide pools can only be seen during low tide and not on rainy days. If heavy rain or a huge swell/high waves occur from unforeseen weather conditions (mother nature), the tour will visit a nature preserve, a habitat for migrating and year-round birds or tour will change as needed.
To avoid a full fare assessment, a 48 hour advanced cancellation notice is required on all tours. Parties of 10 or more, there is a 10 day cancellation policy. If tour is not full, operator reserves the right to reschedule or provide a refund. Tours subject to change depending upon weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
Note: Tide pools can be slippery which can result in falling. OC Wildlife & Beach Tour Inc. will not be held responsible. Each person voluntarily assumes this risk when taking this tour. Tide Pools are also marine life protected. please do not remove animals, rocks or shells and do not touch them as this is their natural habitat.
