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 1, 2024
Friday, March 1, 2024 Cheers to the start of an epic weekend on the Privateer! For our afternoon...
February 27, 2024
We had the most AMAZING conditions out there today! Our morning trip had glassy seas and we were...
February 26, 2024
We had the largest single group of gray whales of the season today! We traveled out about 12 miles...
February 25, 2024
We enjoyed another Sunday Funday on the Privateer! The ocean was abundant with our cetacean...
February
It was a Super Cetacean Saturday! We encountered multiple pods of dolphins and Gray whales across...
February 23, 2024
We encountered FOUR species of toothed whales and one species of baleen whale today! During our...
February 17, 2024
We celebrated all day! We encountered Gray whales, Long-beaked Common dolphins, and Risso’s...
February 16, 2024
What a day to be mugged! The excitement on the boat was VISCERAL as 4 humpbacks swam STRAIGHT at...
February 15, 2024
A little breezy, but otherwise a great day on the water this afternoon! We encountered a pair of...
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