Sea Lion Catches Ride With Kayaking Family [Video]

Well, this seems like the best kayaking trip ever.

A family that was visiting Santa Barbara, Calif., over Valentine's Day weekend gained a surprise addition to their kayaking outing -- a sea lion pup. 

In a video posted to YouTube by Joe Buttitta, we see Rodney and Lisa Gist and their three kids as they spent more than a half-hour with the pup on the back of their kayak on Valentine's Day.

The family told Buttitta that it's a holiday that they'll never forget.

I wouldn't, either! I mean, look how cute the sea lion is! And it's trying to cuddle with Rodney!