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  • Gray Whale Migration Facts – Everything You Need to Know

    March 8, 2023

    Look no further, we have some gray whale migration facts that are sure to amaze you. Due to its enormous size, unique behavioral traits, and stunning natural appearance, the gray whale is one of the most intriguing marine mammals in the world. Even though gray whales are among the biggest mammals on the planet, there … Read more

  • Gray Whale Migration Facts

    February 5, 2023

    Spring and summer by the coast are ideal times to see a variety of species, including harbor seals. However, the great whale migration is one of the most popular wildlife displays to welcome San Diego’s beaches. But what do we truly know about the gray whales that visit us twice a year? Read below for … Read more

  • Best Season to Whale Watch in San Diego

    November 7, 2022

    Undoubtedly, a whale is a beautiful creature, and San Diego is one of the greatest sites to whale watch and see these massive mammals. However, while we may joke that anything the size of a home or an airliner would be easy to see, things aren’t relatively that simple when it comes to whale watching. … Read more

  • Dolphin Watching in San Diego

    September 3, 2022

    Sea lions, dolphins and whales – oh my! Get on board for an unforgettable adventure on the open sea. Dolphin watching in San Diego has become one of the city’s most successful forms of tourism, providing economic advantages and educational, scientific, and conservation benefits. It has grown three to four times that of other tourism … Read more

  • When Whale Watching gets Ugly: Ocean Conservation Driven by Watching Whales in a Plastic Filled Ocean

    March 16, 2020

    Here at San Diego Whale Watch, we love going out to sea and finding whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Every excursion is different and we never know what to expect to see. While searching for wildlife, we also find the unsightly unnatural things in the ocean too. On any given trip there may … Read more

  • An update regarding Coronavirus

    March 12, 2020

    At San Diego Whale Watch the safety, health and wellbeing of our guests and crew members is our number one priority.This has been at the center of our conversations every step of the way. With that in mind, we have made several moves in our business in response to the threat of the coronavirus.