The Ultimate Guide to Spotting Gray Whales in San Diego
San Diego’s Gray Whale Sighting Season: Everything You Need to Know
Gray Whales, also known as the California Gray Whale, are an important species in the marine ecosystem. They play a crucial role in the food chain, as they feed on small crustaceans and other invertebrates on the ocean floor, which helps maintain the health of the ecosystem
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Coastal Gem: La Jolla Cove
Watch gray whales frolic in the crystal clear waters of La Jolla Cove, one of the most beautiful spots in San Diego for whale watching.

Scenic Views: Cabrillo National Monument
Experience stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean while observing gray whales at Cabrillo National Monument, a prime location for whale watching.

Up Close Encounters: Point Loma
Get up close and personal with gray whales at Point Loma, where the whales often swim close to shore during their migration.

Unforgettable Experience: Daily Tours
Join one of our whale watching tour in San Diego for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see gray whales up close and personal, with a 95% success rate of whale sightings.
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February 8, 2025
We were rockin’ and rollin’ out on the Pacific Ocean! We set out of the Mission bay jetties and...
February 6, 2025
What do you call a whale who knows all the secrets of the sea?-A whale-informed individual! Today,...
February 5, 2025
Whale watching is SO GOOD right now! We got time to spend with a very confident trio of gray...
February 4, 2025
We had an amazing afternoon trip with a QUAD POD of Gray whales headed southbound! We also enjoyed...
February 3, 2025
Gray whale season is in full swing! The atmosphere is keeping pace. We headed out west to find a...
February 2, 2025
It was a GRAY day spent with GRAY whales! We had some dense fog banks of our coast today. On our...
January 31, 2025
We had an EXCELLENT time out on the Pacific - THERE WAS SO MUCH BIOMASS! It feels like gray whale...
January 30, 2025
The Pacific Ocean was teeming with wildlife! We set out to the west and encountered a juvenile...
January 28, 2024
Triple Gray whale Tuesday is upon us! We caught up with three individual Gray whales all headed...
Discover the Magic of San Diego’s Marine Life: Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Humpback Whales, and Dolphin Sightings
Dive deeper with our additional resources and links to external sources.
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.
Whale Migration in San Diego
Gray Whale Sightings
Blue Whale Sightings
Humpback Whale Sightings
Dolphin Sightings
Gray Whale Resources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – Gray Whale page
- Whale Watching Spoken Here – Gray Whale page
- American Cetacean Society – Gray Whale page
- Gray Whale Coalition
- Pacific Whale Foundation – Gray Whale page
- Whale and Dolphin Conservation – Gray Whale page
- Monterey Bay Whale Watch – Gray Whale page
- Oregon State Parks – Gray Whale page
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game – Gray Whale page
- The Whale Trail – Gray Whale page