Witness the World’s Largest Animal Up Close

Experience the Majesty of Blue Whales in San Diego

San Diego offers a unique opportunity to witness Blue Whales up close. These massive creatures, weighing up to 200 tons and growing up to 100 feet long, migrate annually to Southern California’s warmer waters for mating and birthing. Book a tour now to see the world’s largest animal in its natural habitat. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience of blue whale watching in San Diego.

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Quick Facts About Blue Whale Sightings in San Diego
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Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth, with an average length of 80 to 100 feet and weight of up to 200 tons.

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They have a distinct blue-grey color and a streamlined body with a small dorsal fin.

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Blue whales feed on krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures, and can consume up to 4 tons of krill per day.

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They are found in all of the world’s oceans, but their population was greatly depleted by commercial whaling in the 20th century.

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Blue whales are known for their loud, low-frequency vocalizations that can be heard for hundreds of miles underwater.

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They are highly migratory and travel long distances each year, with some populations traveling up to 10,000 miles between their summer feeding grounds and winter breeding grounds.

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Blue whales are social animals and often travel in small groups or pairs.

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They have a lifespan of around 80 to 90 years.

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Blue whales were added to the endangered species list in 1966 and are protected by international law.

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San Diego is a popular location for blue whale watching during their annual migration between June and October.
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Unique Features of Blue Whales in San Diego

Blue whales in San Diego are a sight to behold, with their distinct blue-grey color and long, streamlined bodies. Witness these gentle giants and their unique features during their annual migration.
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Vital to the Marine Ecosystem in San Diego

Blue whales play an important role in the marine ecosystem off the coast of San Diego, feeding on krill to help maintain the health of the ecosystem. Learn more about these magnificent creatures on a blue whale watching tour.
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Conservation Efforts to Protect Blue Whales in San Diego

Blue whales were added to the endangered species list in 1966 and are protected by international law. Learn about conservation efforts to protect these amazing creatures during a blue whale watching tour in San Diego.
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Best Time for Blue Whale Watching in San Diego

The best time for blue whale watching in San Diego is from mid-July to mid-September, when peak sighting season occurs. Book a tour today to witness the world’s largest animal up close.

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Join San Diego Whale Watch for a chance to see these gentle giants up close, as blue whale sightings continue to increase off the coast of San Diego. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
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Jun 2, 2023

June 2, 2023 Blue Whale Bonanza!

Friday, June 02, 2023 We had a once-in-lifetime experience today hanging out with more than 15 blue whales located about 12 miles offshore! Our morning trip started off with encountering 15 bottlenose dolphins and a massive feeding frenzy with a large bait ball of...

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May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023 Surface Krill and Fins!

The Pacific ocean is teaming with life! We started our afternoon with a spunky pod of short beaked common dolphins, they were super playful! We saw so many babies and a few breaching over and over again! On the way back in from the drop off - Captain Bryan spotted...

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May 8, 2023

Monday, May 8, 2023

We had one afternoon trip today, and traveled northwest until we encountered a humpback whale! It breached out ahead of us and once we got to it we recognized it as a whale that we had seen hanging around off our coast for a couple weeks back in march! While with...

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May 6, 2023

May 6, 2023 Blue whales are in town

It's busy out there! Our morning trip had amazing conditions and lots of life. We spotted a blue whale about 5 miles from shore! We stuck with it for at least 6 cycles. It's dive times kept changing from 4 to 6 to 8 minutes. We also spotted some offshore bottlenose...

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May 5, 2023

Friday, May 5 2023. First Blues of the season!

We had our first Blue Whale of the year today!!!! We started our adventure heading straight west from Mission Bay as we had heard whispers of something big waiting out there for us. We were quickly rewarded by sighting not just one - but three blue whales! We also...

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Apr 20, 2023

April 20, 2023

It was a nice day watching whales and dolphins! During the morning tour, we set out toward the SW. We sighted a tall spout out in front of us. While waiting for it to surface again, a Fin whale surfaced right next to us! we got awesome looks as it went north....

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Dec 20, 2022

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

We had an amazing two trips today! This morning we encountered a southbound BLUE whale just 3 miles out. A blue whale here in December is quite a rare sight. We then headed toward a huge pod of long-beaked common dolphins and found a young humpback whale following...

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Discover the Magic of San Diego’s Marine Life: Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Humpback Whales, and Dolphin Sightings

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Experience the wonders of the ocean and witness the magnificent migration patterns of whales and dolphins in San Diego. With our comprehensive guides to Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Humpback Whales, and Dolphin Sightings, you’ll discover the diverse marine life of this coastal city. Explore our additional resources and links to delve even deeper into this fascinating subject.

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Whale Migration in San Diego

Witness the incredible Gray, Blue, and Humpback whale migration in San Diego

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Humpback Whale Sightings

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