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

2,229

Dolphins Spotted

6

Different Species Spotted

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Detailed Sightings Log - October 3, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourBlue Whale4BreathingSurface ActiveFeedingDivingMigrating

Detailed Sightings Log - October 3, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourPacific White-Sided Dolphin100PlayingSurfingMugging
Morning TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin12PlayingSurfingMugging

Detailed Sightings Log - October 2, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Sunset TourPacific White-Sided Dolphin5Playing
Sunset TourShort- Finned Pilot Whales100ForagingBreathingSurface ActiveMegapodDivingJuvenileCow/Calf Pair

Detailed Sightings Log - October 2, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourHumpback Whale2BreathingJuvenileKelpingSpy hopSurface ActiveTail Slapping

Detailed Sightings Log - October 1, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Mid-day TourHumpback Whale2BreathingSurface ActiveDivingTail SlappingMigrating

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Fin-ominal night!

We pushed north today just about as far as our range allows and spotted a HUGE spout…

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Sunday Spectacular!

We eased into the 5th of July with perfect Summer weather and a lot of dolphins! We…

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Independence Day Pacific Style!

Nothing screams independence like whales cruising the Pacific in a world of their own. This 4th of…

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Fins for the 4th!

75 off-shoe bottlenose, fin whale, and all sunny skies. Beautiful day to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The…

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July 3rd Eye Blind

It was a semi-charmed kinda life on the Inspiration this morning. We set out a total of…

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Incoming Holiday!

Kickin’ off the holiday weekend with a Minke Missile sighting! Minkes may be small, but wow are…

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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: 20,064 dolphins and 320 whales.

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