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

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Dolphins Spotted

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Different Species Spotted

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Detailed Sightings Log - October 16, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Morning TourHumpback Whale2BreathingDiving
Mid-day TourHumpback Whale1KelpingMuggingSurface ActiveBreaching
Mid-day TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin45DivingChin SlappingTail SlappingBow Riding
Mid-day TourInshore Bottlenose Dolphin2Diving

Detailed Sightings Log - October 15, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Mid-day TourHumpback Whale10BreathingMuggingSurface ActiveTail SlappingCow/Calf PairBreaching
Sunset TourHumpback Whale11Surface ActiveJumpingDivingTail SlappingCow/Calf PairMigratingBreaching

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June 2, 2025

We had an amazing morning trip with a Fin whale, a big pod of 200 Long-beaked Common…

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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: 22,009 dolphins and 328 whales.

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