Whale Watching
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California is one of the premier destinations in the world for whale watching, and there are numerous boat excursions and shore-viewing options available up and down the state. Each year, about 20,000 gray whales make an epic 6,000-mile journey between Alaska and Mexico—with most hugging the coastline in sight of land. Many other species are commonly spotted off California’s Pacific Coast, including blue whales, humpback whales, and pods of orcas.
Featured Whale Watching
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- Top Places for Whale Watching in California
- Whale Watching Near Los Angeles
Whale Watching Near Los Angeles
- Orange County Whale Watching
Orange County Whale Watching
- Channel Islands Whale Watching
Channel Islands Whale Watching
- Whale Watching Near San Francisco
Whale Watching Near San Francisco
- Santa Cruz Whale Watching
Santa Cruz Whale Watching
- Whale Watching Near Monterey
Whale Watching Near Monterey
- Whale Watching in San Diego
Whale Watching in San Diego
- Mendocino Whale Watching
Mendocino Whale Watching
Videos
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Santa Cruz: 5 Amazing Things
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Orange County’s Best Beaches
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The Channel Islands National Park
Hidden Gems
Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
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North Coast Best Beaches
Podcasts
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