Take a whale - watching tour with Island Packers between December and April to
see gray whales on their annual migrations between the Bering Sea and Mexico, or come in summer to see humpbacks (and sometimes even giant blue whales) looking for a local buffet of krill.
Because these waters are known for their diversity, viewers often
see gray whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, several species of dolphins along with an occasional orca whale pod.
Many people come here to
see gray whales and humpbacks, but an increasing number of blue whales are now being spotted — particularly along the Pacific coastline of the Baja Peninsula which extends from California to Mexico.
From late - January to mid-March is the best time to
see gray whales.
That means you can often
see gray whales right from camp!
Visit seals, sea lions, and all kinds of sea birds in their natural home, and keep on the lookout for whales — on any day, you could
see gray whales, humpbacks, orcas, Minke whales, and bottlenose and common dolphins!
WWF supports a gray whale research team in the Gulf of California's San Ignacio Lagoon — one of the best places in the world to
see gray whales with their calves.
Full - day whale - watching excursion in Magdalena Bay to
see gray whales or snorkeling among gentle whale sharks in Bahía de la Paz (depends on time of year)
Make sure to head to Cannon Beach to
see gray whales off the coast in Ecola State Park or from a variety of other viewpoints.
BEST time to
see gray whales in Monterey Bay: December - May, with peaks in January and again in March.
Whale watchers stand at coastal overlook points in December, January, March and April to watch gray whales migrate; a lucky few have
seen gray whales come into the mouth of the cove.
Those interested in
seeing gray whales may take an optional tour to lagoons on the Pacific side where the whales congregate seasonally.
And we offer Baja kayak tours that provide excellent opportunities for not only
seeing gray whales, but actually touching and petting them, too!
«We started our official gray - whale season on December 26 and, so far, we've
seen a gray whale every trip we've been out,» Dan Salas, owner of Harbor Breeze Cruises, which runs tours for nature and whale watching from San Pedro and Long Beach, said in an article in The Daily Breeze.
Not exact matches
The species had not been
seen outside the Pacific Ocean since the 18th century, when whalers are thought to have harpooned the last Atlantic
gray whale.
December 30, 2013 • Now is a good time to spot
gray whales off the coast of Southern California, but scientists have been
seeing an unusually high number of other
whales.
Suddenly, we can
see every
gray or ebony strip in the latticework of aged wood and smoke - stained plaster and billowing shadows that
Whale and his team (cinematographer Arthur Edeson and art director Charles D. Hall) built into their production design.
Here's a list of cetaceans we've
seen so far this month: humpback
whales,
gray whales, minke
whales, killer
whales, harbor porpoise, Pacific white - sided dolphins, northern right
whale dolphins, long - beaked common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and Risso's dolphins!
From late December into April, set sail on naturalist - led cruises to
see migrating
gray whales.
To add wildlife to the mix, take the four - hour excursion on the America (a reproduction of the yacht that inspired the America's Cup) and you might
see blue or
gray whales out on the water, depending on the time of year.
Take a boat tour out from the wharf for excellent
whale - watching —
grays, blues, or humpbacks, depending on the time of year — or head inland just a bit to
see the ancient trees at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
In just a few weeks, an estimated 18,000 migrating
gray whales will begin their northbound journey to Alaska and visitors will have the chance
see them as they pass the Oregon Coast.
Various species can be
seen throughout the year, including
gray whales, beluga
whales, humpbacks, blue
whales, and killer
whales.
They
saw many species of marine mammals including
gray, blue and humpback
whales, elephant seals, sea lions and fur seals, as well as countless numbers of Tufted Puffins and Common Murres.
Various species can be
seen during this time, including
gray whales, humpbacks, orcas, and more.
About thirty seconds into the video, you can
see the pod of nine orcas hunting the
gray whale calf.
A few diners in San Diego Bay restaurants and dinner guests aboard Hornblower Cruises & Events evening cruises are getting extra treats with their fare — the sight of a wayward
gray whale that's been
seen throughout the harbor the past couple of days.
From Dana Point Harbor,
gray whales can be seen just seconds away by boat, and nearby are gigantic and gentle blue whales, fearsome killer whales, and more glorious marine life in their natural habitat.As the whale capital of the world, Dana Point showcases exclusive experiences like the annual Festival of Whales, the world's only eye - to - eye viewing pod to «swim» with dolphin megapods and whales, and
whales can be
seen just seconds away by boat, and nearby are gigantic and gentle blue
whales, fearsome killer whales, and more glorious marine life in their natural habitat.As the whale capital of the world, Dana Point showcases exclusive experiences like the annual Festival of Whales, the world's only eye - to - eye viewing pod to «swim» with dolphin megapods and whales, and
whales, fearsome killer
whales, and more glorious marine life in their natural habitat.As the whale capital of the world, Dana Point showcases exclusive experiences like the annual Festival of Whales, the world's only eye - to - eye viewing pod to «swim» with dolphin megapods and whales, and
whales, and more glorious marine life in their natural habitat.As the
whale capital of the world, Dana Point showcases exclusive experiences like the annual Festival of
Whales, the world's only eye - to - eye viewing pod to «swim» with dolphin megapods and whales, and
Whales, the world's only eye - to - eye viewing pod to «swim» with dolphin megapods and
whales, and
whales, and more.
The
gray whale is probably the best known of the great
whales of the northeastern Pacific and the one most frequently
seen in and around Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
These sources included: (1) records of
gray whale catches off the Korean coast between 1948 and 1966), (2) an observation of four
gray whales in the western Okhotsk Sea in 1967 and (3) a sighting of a mother - Remote research station used since 1995 to conduct research on
gray whales feeding off Sakhalin Island
seen in the background, while a
gray whale feeds near shore in the foreground.
Saw dolphins,
gray whales, sea lions and pelicans none of which we would ever
see in the U.K. where we live.
Introduction The
gray whale is probably the best known of the great
whales of the northeastern Pacific and the one most frequently
seen in and around Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
The
whale watching industry provides ecotourists and marine mammal enthusiasts the opportunity to
see groups of
gray whales as they migrate.
Lucky visitors will occasionally get to
see live
gray whales making a stop near the Sea Center as they migrate up and down the California coast.
Muddy patches of water are often
seen in places where
gray whales are feeding.
Bring a camera; you may
see bald eagles and
gray whales.
Learn more about the region at the visitor center or by chatting with the rangers, and expect to
see wildlife, from harbor seals, seabirds in the warmer months and migrating
gray whales.
In addition to orcas, we also
see humpback,
gray and minke
whales.
The minke
whale,
gray whale, humpback
whale, Dall's porpoise, and harbor porpoise are the five most frequently
seen after the killer
whale.
In Balboa, year - round, Davey's Locker offers
whale watching cruises several times a day year round; they boast a 95 - percent success rate of
seeing blue
whales,
gray whales, dolphins, and other
whale species.
Minke
whales,
gray whales, humpback
whales, and white - sided dolphins are much less frequently
seen.
Minke
whales,
gray whales, humpback
whales, Dall's porpoises, and harbor porpoises are the other species most frequently
seen.
Last week three
gray whales were
seen traveling together near Seattle, Washington.
Baja's Islands of Loreto Bay in the Sea of Cortez hosts blue
whales and fin
whales, and friendly
gray whale babies can be
seen at our exclusive
whale camps on the Pacific Coast.
«The full - throttled leap of a female Pacific
gray whale was heard before it was
seen from our small panga bobbing in the lagoon.
'' (Customers) have
seen a couple of
gray whales out with their calves, about a mile offshore,» said Amelia Nommensen of Kayak Connection at the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor.
While Bigg's orcas tend to eat smaller prey like seals and dolphins, it's possible that we'll
see more interactions like this one during the coming months: as winter approaches in the Southern Hemisphere, filter feeders such as
gray and humpback
whales are migrating north to warmer waters.
Then, hike up Bodega Head with a pair of binoculars to
see if you can spot migrating
gray whales in the surf.
According to the
Whale Watch Center, if you're going to try and
see an orca, it's best to shoot for spotting
gray whales first.
With luck, we will also
see the last of the
gray whales migrating north, possibly including some mother - calf slowpokes.