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

5,265

Dolphins Spotted

6

Different Species Spotted

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Detailed Sightings Log - June 25, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Sunset TourShort-beaked Common Dolphin500StampedeSurface ActivePlaying
Sunset TourOffshore Bottlenose Dolphin50DivingMuggingSurface Active

Detailed Sightings Log - June 25, 2026

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Mid-day TourMinke Whale1DivingSurface Active

Detailed Sightings Log - June 24, 2026

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Mid-day TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin200StampedeHuntingPlaying
Morning TourHumpback Whale1DivingSleepingSurface ActiveTail Slapping

Detailed Sightings Log - June 24, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Mid-day TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin75Stampede
Mid-day TourHumpback Whale1HuntingLunge Feeding

Detailed Sightings Log - June 23, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Sunset TourHumpback Whale2Diving
Sunset Tour1
Sunset TourShort-beaked Common Dolphin500DivingStampedeNursery PodSurface ActiveChin SlappingTail SlappingBreaching

Detailed Sightings Log - June 23, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourShort-beaked Common Dolphin500DivingHuntingPlayingJumpingFeedingChin SlappingTail SlappingCow/Calf PairBow Riding
Morning TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin50PlayingJumpingChin SlappingTail Slapping

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March 4, 2026

We had a great day on the water with smooth seas and good visibility! We set out…

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March 3, 2026

What a sunset we had today! It was an absolutely gorgeous evening out on the Pacific! Much…

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March 2, 2026

Swell start to the week! The seas have picked up some energy since our magnificent weekend and…

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March 1, 2026

Beating the heatwave with a cool sea breeze. This record breaking winter weather has made for the…

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February 28, 2026

The last day of February was unseasonably warm for all of us, feeling a bit like summer…

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February 27, 2026

Another beautiful morning whale watching! We had fantastic ocean conditions, sunny skies, 500 common dolphin, and a…

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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: 21,612 dolphins and 320 whales.

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