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Whale Watching in San Diego

San Diego whale watching season runs from December through March. Whale watching excursions leave San Diego regularly during the gray whale migration and whale watching is especially enjoyable in the sprint when whale mothers travel with their babies.
Whale Watching
Migrating whales pass the San Diego coast twice yearly. Our guide tells you when and how to see them.
Aqua Adventures
2 1/2 hour whale watching excursions by kayak from La Jolla Shores. December-January.
Classic Sailing Adventures
Sailboat whale watching twice daily from mid-December through March.
Hornblower Cruises
3 1/2 hour whale watching cruises in a fast boat that can hold up to 600. Views 25 feet from the water.
Pacific Sea Fari Tours
Three-hour whale watching cruises.
Point Loma Sportfishing
Whale watching trips twice daily, late December through March.
San Diego Harbor Excursion
Three hour tours with a naturalist on board. Go again free if you don't see a whale.
Seaforth Landing
They've been doing whale watching tours from San Diego for 35 years. Sighting guaranteed, or you go again free.
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