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Discover the Wonders of the Ocean with the Latest Whale Sightings in San Diego

Get up-to-date information on the latest whale sightings in San Diego and surrounding areas with our daily blog posts. With a focus on blue whale sightings, orca sightings, and more, you’ll never miss a chance to witness the beauty of these magnificent creatures in the wild.

Discover the Magic of Whale Migration in San Diego

Every year, whales make their way to the California coast for their annual migration. As one of the best places for whale watching, San Diego offers incredible opportunities to see these magnificent creatures up close. With peak viewing season occurring from December to April, visitors can expect to see a variety of species, including blue whales, gray whales, and orcas. However, even outside of peak season, whale watching is available year-round and offers a chance to witness the beauty of these creatures in their natural habitat. Whether you’re looking for recent whale sightings, the latest whale sightings, or whale sightings today, San Diego is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the wonder of whale migration.

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With whale migration season in full swing, we encourage you to follow our daily updates and get the most out of your whale watching experience. From December to April, the California coast is a prime location for whale watching, with a variety of species making their way along the coast. But even outside of peak season, there is always a chance to spot these magnificent creatures in the San Diego area.

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Gray Whales

Gray whales are among the most commonly seen species during whale watching tours in San Diego. These magnificent creatures migrate annually from their summer feeding grounds in the Arctic to their winter breeding grounds just south of San Diego in Baja California.

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Blue Whales

Blue whales, renowned for their size as the largest mammals on Earth, stretching up to 100 feet in length and weighing over 200 tons, embark on captivating annual migrations along the California coast, affording residents and tourists in San Diego an awe-inspiring spectacle of whale watching.

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Dolphins

With its abundant population of dolphins, San Diego is a prime location for observing these playful creatures in their natural habitat. From the comfort of a boat, you can witness the dolphins swimming, jumping, and playing in the waves, making for a truly unforgettable experience.

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New Years Eves on the Seas

New Years Eves on the Seas

This morning, we had a fun trip scouting for wildlife! We left the Mission Bay jetties and hugged the coast to the north. We reached La Jolla and pushed out to the SW. We sighted some diving birds a few miles from us, so we continued to investigate. Within a half mile...

December 30, 2024

December 30, 2024

The Common dolphins were amazing today! On our morning trip, we cruised out to the drop-off and spotted some birds to the NW of us. We went to investigate and found a big pod of ~200 Long-beaked Common dolphins! They were sighted in all directions around us, very...

December 29, 2024

December 29, 2024

It was a swell day with swell dolphins! We pushed out of the Mission bay jetties and cruised to the west. While scanning all around us, we noticed a lot of bird activity to the south. The birds were scattered over a mile or two! Once we got a little closer, we could...

December 28, 2024

December 28, 2024

WE ARE BACK! After a week of being offline due to the large swells we are so happy to be back on the Pacific ocean! We had a swell time hanging out with a Minke whale! It was a quiet start to our trip but about 8-miles from Mission Bay, outside of La Jolla a juvenile...

November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024

You just never know what you're gonna sea out there on the ocean! We had a beautiful day with calm seas and patchy fog. We started the day out with a couple of Inshore bottlenose dolphins riding the bow in the Mission Bay channel. We hugged the coast to the north...

December 20, 2024

December 20, 2024

We attended a couple of dolphin parties out at sea! We had incredible sea conditions and amazing visiblity on our Sunset trip! We set out to the west and spotted some fast-moving Long-beaked Common dolphins! They raced to the north just a few miles from shore! Birds...

December 19, 2024

December 19, 2024

The whales are here! All sorts of them! Our afternoon trip was lucky to see a pair of grey whales on their migration south to Mexico from Alaska, Bering sea, & Chukchi Sea. This is the longest migration of any mammal, can range from 10,000 miles to 14,000 miles...

Explore the Wonders of Marine Life: Gray Whales, Blue Whales, Humpback Whales, and Dolphin Sightings

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Explore the ocean’s wonders and witness the magnificent migration patterns of whales and dolphins. From blue whale sightings to gray whale migrations and dolphin watching, discover the diverse marine life in San Diego with our comprehensive guides.

Whale Migration in San Diego

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

Gray Whale Sightings

Discover the unique behaviors and patterns of gray whales in the area.

Blue Whale Sightings

Experience the majesty of the largest mammals on earth in San Diego.

Humpback Whale Sightings

Witness the impressive acrobatic displays of these majestic creatures

Dolphin Sightings

Observe the playful and curious dolphins in their natural habitat.