Newport landing whale watching 309 palm st newport beach, ca 92661. Whale watching join us for a whale of a time as part of our mission to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment, the san diego natural history museum has partnered with hornblower cruises and events for more than a decade to provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience gray and blue whale watching off the san diego coast. In san diego, we also have two major seasons when we see the gray whale migration pass by us from november to may and the blue whale season from may to october. Seaworld to phase out killer whale display in san diego. Tripadvisor san diego whale watching cruise provided by. Youll likely see dolphins or porpoises and if very lucky, an orca sighting. Stay at the hilton garden inn san diego bayside in october and bring the kids.
The nat gray whale watching san diego natural history. In addition to whales, there are large pods of dolphins that call the san diego coast home. Though several whale watching tours operate out of san diego, only one cruise whisks passengers out to sea on an actual sailboat. Late october is probably too early for gray whales and too late for summer species humpbacks, blues. Encounter some of earths most magnificent creatures on a 3hour whale watching cruise in san diego.
Hornblower cruise and whale watching adventure hornblower cruises at 1066 n. Harness the power of the wind on this whale watching sail, where you board a replica 1851 ship for your cruise. Whale carcass washed up on encinitas beach youtube. Free admission is available for up to two kids for every adult fullprice ticket purchase. Whale watching season in san diego has traditionally occurred from december through april when california gray whales journey from the chilly alaskan seas to the warm water lagoons of baja california. However, because blue whales and gray whales migrate at different times of the year, whale watching season in san diego is open year round. Whale watching specials whale watching discount tickets.
Blue whales, the largest mammal and possibly the largest animal to ever inhabit earth. The catamaran resort hotel and spa is a paradisiacal destination located on the shores of mission bay and mere steps from san diego s famous pacific beach. How are the chances of seeing whales in october san. Experience some of the ultimate whale watching in southern ca with daveys locker. By submitting your data and downloading this coupon, you consent to receiving. Recently, however, several whale watching companies have expanded the range of sea outings. Theres no better time to be a kid in san diego than in the month of october. Use an online guide to find out about tour companies, seasons, and where to watch from land in the mostvisited locations. To see females with their calves, go late in the season as they take their babies back north with them. We provide passengers with unique experiences by offering yearround excursions to view a variety of whales and marine mammals aboard the 50foot comfortable catamaran. The goal of this 10,000 km trek is breeding and calving. San diego whale watching blog stay up to date with our whales in san diego. You go whale watching almost anywhere along the california coast. Unless you consider the foul odor of humpback whale breath to be ghoulish we headed north under beautiful conditions and sunny skies.
Your whale watching cruise is available at an affordable price on our historic boat, the privateer. Most blue whale watching tours start in san diegos big bay and since the migration takes place out in the deep waters of the pacific, blue whale watching cruises can last up to four hours. San diego s news source 10news, kgtv, delivers the latest breaking news, weather forecasts, video on demand and live video streaming straight to. Bottle nose, pacific white sided, rissos and common dolphins can be seen year round as well. They were feeding under some birds, but took interest in us and bowrode the privateer. Every winter and spring, from middecember to april, nature fans from san diego are able to view the annual gray whale migration. Whale watching report in san diego whale sightings. Other reported sightings include a humpback whale, 150 common dolphin and 8 bottlenose dolphins on october 1st. Whale watching season in san diego runs from middecember through april, and migrating gray whales are the most common species. Hornblower san diego whale watching see whales up close and personal like never before. You and your family can enjoy hot food from the snack bar, and adults can get drinks from the full bar. Next level sailing san diego whale watching sailing.
The san diego area has become a world class destination for viewing marine wildlife. Magnificent whales pass through san diegos coastal waters on their way to and from their breeding grounds. Kids free in october at the nat san diego natural history. Thousands of gray whales move along the west coast to reach the warm lagoons of mexico. Get the monthly weather forecast for san diego, ca, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Other reported sightings include a humpback whale, 150 common dolphin and 8 bottlenose dolphins on october 1 st. The san diego zoo and san diego zoo safari park are temporarily closed. In october, you may come across humpback whales and possibly some rare whale sightings, as well as pods of dolphins of course. Two different humpback whales not including our summer resident, twitch were spotted today. Whale watch san diego sets sail on the privateer, which is accepted as the first whale watching boat on the east coast. On september 29 th, a 400 common dolphin and 16 pacific whitesided dolphin sightings. When exiting the bay, most cruises pass massive active and retired military vessels like the uss midway museum, and historic landmarks that dot the bayfront like the lighthouse at the cabrillo national monument. The voyage departs right from mission bay, so youll be out into the open ocean and looking for animals in just 10 short minutes. Kids go free at newport landing whale watching cruise.
Kids play and explore for free this october visit oceanside. Kids free in october october 1, 2019 san diego museum. Tuesday, march 10, 2020 due to weather conditions, our morning trip was cut short. San diego offers some of the best whale watching with year round whale sightings of humpback whales, fin whales, orca whales, dolphins, and much more. Each gray whale watching experience is narrated by experienced hornblower captains and the museum whalers, museumtrained naturalists. For assistance, please ask our chat bot, or click here to email us.
During the summer and fall, san diego whale watching companies and charters invite visitors and locals to marvel at pods of migrating massive blue whales. For the ultimate guide to planning your san diego vacation, view and download the san diego visitor planning guide, packed with useful information that will help you plan the perfect san diego getaway. In october 1994, kalina was moved back to seaworld orlando, where she lived with eight other killer whales, including her mother and a half sister. As part of our mission, the san diego natural history museum partners with hornblower cruises and events to provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience gray whale watching off the san diego coast. To participate, download the kids free in october coupon and present the. Check out the photo oceanside adventures shared on their facebook page of a humpback whale sighting on october 3 rd. The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic. Each year, more than 20,000 gray whales make a 10,000 mile roundtrip journey from alaska to the lagoons of baja california, where the females give birth to their calves. When we didnt find anything close to shore we headed west to the. Our experienced crew knows exactly how to track down and show you the spectacular wildlife the pacific ocean has to offer. Tripadvisor whale watching cruise guided by experts from. Fall giant blue whale watching blue whales, finback whales, much more. Hornblower san diego whale watching gives you the opportunity to see plenty of cool animals in the water.
Whale watching in san diego whale watching adventure. For the ultimate guide to planning your san diego vacation, view and download the san diego visitor planning guide, packed with useful information that will help you plan the perfect. She was moved again in october of that year to seaworld san diego, and again on may 30, 1991, to seaworld san antonio. October whale watching in san diego visit oceanside. Not only are you being exposed to the exciting world of sailing, but are given the opportunity to meet an abundance of wildlife, including. Tours include sightings of whales, dolphins, and more marine life around san diego. To download your coupon visit the san diego museum council. Kids free october whale watching oceanside adventures. Get the latest updates on covid19 in partnership with. San diego whale watch offers the premier whale watching experience in southern california.
The whaleplanner october a whale watching infographic whaletrips. Every winter, more than 20,000 pacific gray whales travel 10,000 miles roundtrip the longest migration of any mammal on earth from alaska to the lagoons of baja california. October is kids free month in san diego at more than 100 participating. Dates and times of park operating schedule and showpresentation schedules are subject to change andor cancellation without notice. Did we forget to mention that october is an amazing time to see humpback whales off san diego we typically see a spike in humpback sightings in the spring and fallboy, were they timely this year. With daveys locker there is a viewing success rate of 96%. The nat blue whale watching san diego natural history. Best tips for san diego whale watching when to see them travel. Whale watching san diego hornblower even has a snack bar on the boat to keep you happy and full.
San diego whale watch 2020 all you need to know before. San diego events seaworld san diego event schedule. San diego has become a global destination for visitors to observe one of the longest migrations on our planet, the pacific gray whale. Kids go free at san diego whale watch the official travel. Offer can not be combined with any other offer or discount. San diego and the point loma region have become a premier global destination for viewing marine wildlife. If you have a preference for one species of whale over the other, gray whales migrate from middecember through april while blue whales migrate from midjune through september. November 2019 october 2019 september 2019 august 2019 july 2019.
Whale watching october san diego forum tripadvisor. The graphic above shows the times of year that whales are usually seen along the california coast. If you have a preference for one species of whale over the other, gray whales migrate from middecember through april while blue whales. Seaworld is offering kids free reservations for breakfast with killer whales, dine with killer whales, and. On february 12, 1990, kalina was transferred to seaworld ohio. During the high season, whales are typically observed along with a variety of marine wildlife, some rare and endangered. Each year, thousands of these gentle giants pass right offshore as they head south to the calving lagoons of baja mexico, and then back north returning to their traditional feeding grounds in the bering sea. About oceanside adventures luxury cruises oceanside adventures is a luxury whale watching company located in front of the historic lighthouse in oceanside harbor. We sighted five inshore bottlenose dolphins as we cruised out of the mission bay jetties. Funny wet fart prank with the sharter san diego international auto show duration. All passengers got a reride voucher that does not expire for future trips. This year you can also combine them with admission to the maritime museum, uss midway, or the san diego natural history museum. San diego whale watching tours whale cruises with hornblower. Whether you are looking for the best sd whale watching excursion or planning an important event at sea, next level sailing san diego is here to fulfill your dreams.