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
for gray whale watching
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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March 17, 2025
We had the Luck of the Irish on our side today! We had two awesome trips with multiple sightings...
March 10, 2025
We had a FINtastic time today on the water from start to FINish! We started off the trip with...
March 8, 2025
Oh Baby! Our morning was filled with just that, babies - tons of em.We found a pod of short beaked...
February 26, 2025
The calm before the storms proved to be quite gorgeous today! It was sunny and brisk with abundant...
February 23, 2025
We hung out with Gray whales and Long-beaked Common dolphins all day! We started the morning trip...
February 22, 2025
We had an amazing day with sightings of both Gray whales and Common dolphin! On our morning tour...
February 20, 2025
Oh what a Gray-t time we had on the water today! We loved having awesome sea conditions! The water...
February 18, 2025
Who knew gray whales were giant sea puppies who like to ask for belly rubs? ! ❤ Our afternoon trip...
February 17, 2025
Back to Back trips with Gray whales and Common dolphins! We set out on our morning trip and...
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