San Diego Whale Sightings — Updated Daily!

See what our naturalists have spotted during our last 7 trips in Mission Bay and off the coast of San Diego.

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Whales Spotted

3,826

Dolphins Spotted

4

Different Species Spotted

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Detailed Sightings Log - October 24, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Sunset TourHumpback Whale4ForagingSurface ActiveFeedingDiving
Sunset TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin600ForagingBreathingSurfingHuntingJumpingDivingTail SlappingCow/Calf PairBow Riding

Detailed Sightings Log - October 24, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Mid-day TourHumpback Whale6KelpingMugging

Detailed Sightings Log - October 24, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin700PlayingForagingBreathingHuntingJumpingChin SlappingTail Slapping
Morning TourHumpback Whale1TravelingDiving

Detailed Sightings Log - October 23, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Sunset TourOrcas7Spy hopBreathingCow/Calf PairTraveling

Detailed Sightings Log - October 23, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourOrcas15PlayingBreathingMuggingNursery PodSurface ActiveDivingCow/Calf PairBow Riding
Morning TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin400Running for their lives

Detailed Sightings Log - October 22, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Sunset TourHumpback Whale2PlayingForagingBreathingSurface ActiveJuvenileBreaching
Sunset TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin200ForagingSurfingSurface ActiveJumpingDivingTail SlappingCow/Calf PairBreaching

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ANOTHER DREAMY DAY ON THE PACIFIC!

A breaching whale? How lucky are we! We ran out to the west and quickly found a…

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How about that sunset??

Back out of Mission Bay, we jetted as fast as the Privateers 2 large John Deers could…

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We saw everything!

Humpback Whale Tail San Diego

There were birds (including rare sightings), mola-molas, dolphins, and whales! I can’t think of a better start…

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Today was nothing short of EPIC!

We ran way out west on our afternoon trip and spent time with a mother and calf…

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High jumpers at sea?

High Jumpers lit up the skyline tonight on BOTH of our cruises! Short‑beaked common dolphins and a…

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Absolutely gorgeous conditions in San Diego today!

Flat calm with sunshine and offshore waters made for some crystal clear blue waters! We started off…

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While our route varies with sightings, we typically follow a similar course near known feeding areas.

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This Year's Stats

Total: 21,547 dolphins and 326 whales.

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