Just a couple weeks ago I was staying at a Beachfront Only Rental and was amazed at all of the whales migrating by as I always thought of them to be hard to spot.  It was quite a miraculous site.  I was out on the balcony watching the dozens of surfers that were out on Christmas morning, and every few minutes, I would see a group of fins glide through the water, now and then breaking the surface entirely.  Whale watching season must be here…and it is!  The season lasts from December through April, as California gray whales migrate from Alaska to Baja California.

There are several ways to experience the whales this season! If you prefer to be on land, visit Birch Aquarium at Scripps , where you can celebrate the gray whale season with educational activities and whale exhibits.  The aquarium has an outdoor tide pool which overlooks La Jolla’s shoreline and the Pacific Ocean, making for a great view point.

There is also Big Bay Whale Days, on January 23-24, San Diego’s second annual, located at the Embarcadero downtown.  Participating merchants include Hornblower Cruises, San Diego Harbor Excursion, The Fish Market and Anthony’s Fish Grotto, the USS Midway Museum and San Diego Maritime Museum.

If you prefer to get out on the water, there are plenty of excursions and expeditions to choose from.  Some companies offering day excursions: Birch Aquarium and San Diego Harbor Excursion, Hornblower Cruises, H&M Landing, La Jolla Kayak, and Sunset Sails does whale watching right in Oceanside, close to all of our Vacation Rentals.

For Special Expeditions, Birch Aquarium and H&M Landing offer 5-11 day whale watching adventures in Baja California.

Or, for some Whale Watching from your very own balcony, come stay with us at one of our Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals.  Be sure to take plenty of photos for our next photo contest!