California is one of the premier spots for whale watching. From any given point in season in California, you can witness the amazing migratory patterns of the Gray Whale, or any number of species year-round. Blue Whales, humpbacks, fin whales and several other species of whales and dolphins make their home in the waters off of California. Whether you are bound for San Diego, Monterey or Long Beach, there is an experience waiting for you that will give you a whale of a tale to tell the folks back home.
Embarking from Dana Point, near San Diego California, is Captain Dave and his high-speed catamaran with underwater viewing capabilities. The boat is also equipped with underwater microphones which allow you to hear the whales and dolphins conversing with one another. The trip includes an educational presentation about marine mammals featuring a variety of jawbones, teeth, and scale models of all of the underwater animals. And Capt. Dave's triple-fudge-brownies will have you coming back year after year.
Capt. Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safari
24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-488-2828
dolphinsafari.com
Located in Long Beach, California, is the Newport Landing Whale Watching excursion. Join the U.S. licensed captains on one of their their whale watching boats. There is a variety of species of whales
in the area of Newport Beach including the grey whale, Minke, finback and sperm whales. There are several pods of dolphins in the area as well. Trips are usually about 2.5 hours and the best times to visit is during December, February, March, and April.
Newport Landing Whale Watching
400 Main St.
Newport Beach CA. 92661
949-675-0551
newportwhales.com
The 100 foot Princess Monterey and the 75 foot Pacific Explorer make up the fleet at the Monterey Whale Watching excursions. Sailing for over thirty years (as of 2010), the boats sail from Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey Bay. Trips are two and a half to three hours long, and, depending upon the season, visitors are treated to the extraordinary sights of the gray whale, humpback, beaked whale and the amazing orca. Dolphins and sea lions are included in your whale watching excursion with no extra fee.
Monterey Whale Watching
96 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1
Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-2203
montereywhalewatching.com
