[…]all it has to offer? SLO Tours charter boat tour docks at Harford Pier, offering awe-inspiring whale watching tours and even high speed zodiac boat tours along the water. For a more relaxed excursion, check out the pier’s fish market or cast a fishing line off the dock—no license required. […]
[…]set, spike! Bring your net, a volleyball, and friends for fun in the sun on Cayucos State Beach. Whale Watching Cayucos State Beach is home to one of the best places on the West Coast for whale watching. In fact, Cayucos Beach sits along the Whale Trail, a series of […]
[…]them). 21. The Excitement of Whale Watching There’s nothing like observing a massive fluke emerge from the depths. Gray whales can usually be seen in October and again mid-February through May, while Blue whales (including humpbacks) are known to visit the Central Coast each summer in search of krill. If […]
[…]focused on conservation. Whales are some of the most popular wildlife along this stretch of coastline. Within San Luis Obispo County, the Whale Trail has 10 viewing spots – the most of any other county in California. At each spot, visitors will find interpretive signs with details about the whale […]
[…]you can easily step into the natural world without emptying your wallet. It’s a wonder that whale watching along Highway 1’s Whale Trail is completely free, making available the very best whale watching locations, including ten across the Central Coast and six located dotting Highway 1 alone. Simply stop at […]
[…]Elephant Seal Rookery, participate in a beach cleanup in Cambria or embark on an exhilarating whale watching adventure in Cayucos. From Ragged Point Inn’s dramatic backdrop to Nipomo’s undulating dunes, you’ll make lasting memories as you Travel for Good on your next Highway 1 Road Trip. Avila Beach A sunny […]
[…]of Monarchs to the Central Coast. Whale Trail The Whale Trail organization has identified the best whale watching spots on the West Coast, and one of them is in Oceano! Look for the interpretive sign on the overlook to Pismo State Beach at West Grand Avenue. You might spy gray […]
[…]Watching on the Whale TrailEncountering the majesty of whales traveling the Pacific shoreline should be on every solo traveler’s bucket list. Here on Highway 1, it’s possible to spy a puff from a blowhole, a fin or a tail out at sea, or even close-up. You just need to know […]
[…]A walk from Leffingwell Landing to Moonstone Beach and back provides excellent opportunities for whale watching. Look for the California Gray Whale migration during the winter (heading south) and spring (moving north). Other common species to see here include dolphins, sea lions, sea otters — sometimes even humpback or minke […]
[…]to keep your eyes peeled for urchins and anemones as you explore this hands-on discovery area! Whales If whale spotting is your idea of outdoor fun, stroll the San Simeon Pier at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, located walking distance from the Discovery Center. Tip: Look for the handy Whale […]
