Whale Watching

The incredible story of our "Lunge-Feeding Whales" photo! (we had incorrectly identified these whales as "Spyhopping" - thanks Seymour Marine Discovery Center!)

Whale watching in Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay provides some of the best views of the California Gray Whale, as they pass through the waters off Santa Cruz on their annual migration from Alaska to Mexico in the winter months.  In the spring, humpback whales return to Santa Cruz as they search for food in the nutrient-rich waters of the Monterey Bay.  Catch sight of these majestic creatures and other sea life by taking a whale watching tour or a sailing charter on a luxury yacht.  An abundance of sea otters, dolphins, blue whales, porpoises, sea lions and a variety of ocean birds can be spotted as well in the unique ecosystem of the Monterey Bay. Come to Santa Cruz County and experience some of the best whale watching California has to offer! Read more...

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