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san diego skyline at sunset Where Can I Walk in Downtown San Diego? Downtown San Diego offers a wide variety of buzzing tourist attractions almost all within walking distance from one another that you can enjoy after your whale watching tour. In the downtown area, you will find yourself amidst the hub of the…

Between the months of December and April, whale watchers from all over the country venture to the California coast to witness whales of all shapes and sizes migrate north to Mexico. Baleen whales, gray whales in particular, are thought to be the most spotted in San Diego. However, toothed whales in San Diego are more…

Whales are extremely impressive marine mammals with many characteristics that make them unique amongst others. For more reasons than one, whales leave us in awe, being a part of one the oldest and largest species on this planet. Due to this, whale watching is such an exciting activity to partake in! Within the whale species…

Weighing in at 60,000 pounds and measuring up to 39 feet is one of the ocean’s greatest miracles. The Gray Whale, also known as the grey whale, gray back whale, Pacific gray whale or California gray whale, has more to it than meets the eye. In addition to their enormous size, the Gray Whale has…

The city of San Diego defines a picturesque beach town. As if the beauty of a town comprised of endless ocean and palm trees wasn’t enough, the plethora of San Diego attractions, naturally, makes it one of the top must-see cities in California. Whale watchers can all agree that it’s a prime location between mid-December…

Whale watching is an adventure in itself filled with breathtaking views of magnificent marine life and cherished memories. Make your trip a spectacular journey by doing a little extra planning. Follow these simple tips and reminders in order to have a successful whale watching trip worth a lifetime. Wear Sunscreen and Sunglasses If you are…

San Diego’s coast is renowned for its excellent location regarding marine life observation, especially the sighting of baleen whales. Baleen whales differ from other whales because they do not have teeth. Instead, they have rows of baleen hanging down from each side of their upper jaw. In addition, they also have a double blowhole! These…

What a fabulous day, we saw 7 gray whales today!

Double Tail! Today was such a thrill, we saw at least 9 California gray whales. We started our trip by heading towards the Coronado Islands. We sailed past a smaller whale that did not show us his tail. We found a huge pregnant female headed south at 5 knots. She made a turn to the…

What’s not to love about January in San Diego? It was another gorgeous sunny day with a high of 64 degrees. We got to see a tug boat in the channel. In addition, we got a really close view of some dolphins that are apart of the Naval dolphin program. Did you know that the…

Most days in San Diego are sunny and the ocean is calm. Today, unfortunately, was not a typical San Diego day. Captain Troy ventured to Point Loma to determine the state of the seas. The swells were large and confused. He chose turn around and stay in the bay to ensure the comfort and safety…