[…]make the most of wildlife viewing, the Whale Trail organization has identified the best whale watching spots on the West Coast. Of those 100 Whale Trail sites, San Luis Obispo County contains a whopping ten. (That’s the most in one county along the entire California coast!) Six of those whale […]
[…]Watching Vantage Points Montana de Oro The neighboring coastal community of Los Osos to the south offers up whale watching opportunities galore amidst the pristine backdrop of stunning Montana de Oro State Park. Located a quick, ten minute drive from Morro Bay, you’ll experience dramatic cliffside views affording the best […]
Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature Whale Watching Photo by @PacificWhaleResearch Whale Watching is an activity that can be fun for the whole family, which might be why it’s more popular than ever. The most common whales spotted off the Central Coast of California are humpback whales, blue whales and grey […]
[…]likely to see sea otters, sea lions and dolphins. Join us for a three to three and a half hour whale watching trip that you will never […]
[…]just 2 minutes from Avila Beach and just 15 minutes from Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. We offer whale watching tours, one hour coastal tours, ash scattering services and private […]
Whale Watching at the San Simeon Pier on Highway […]
Whale watching can be a truly memorable and once-in-a-lifetime experience. When whales are migrating, Morro Bay makes an excellent starting point for your trip. Ensure a safe and pleasant viewing experience for everyone by following NOAA’s marine wildlife viewing guidelines. There are 2 main companies offering regular excursions: Sub Sea Tours & […]
[…]secure cockpit we voyage along the coast, often in the company of sea lions, sea otters, dolphins, whales and an abundant number of seabirds that live and nest here. It is our goal to engage our visitor and local passengers with the stunning beauty and vibrant natural history of our […]
[…]to marine mammals and their habitat, inspire stewardship, build community and promote land-based whale watching. Shore-based whale-watching is at once a deeply local and widely shared experience. At Whale Trail sites along the west coast, people might even be watching the same whales at different points on their migrations.” For […]
[…]other marine wildlife and their habitat Inspire stewardship and build community Promote land-based whale watching The Whale Trail is located at San Simeon State Park on Moonstone Beach Drive and is supported by VisitCambria, California State Parks and Highway1DiscoveryRoute. Be a wildlife steward. Give animals the space they need to eat, […]
[…]and the beach. In fall, find Black-and-White Warblers, Reddish Egrets, and Summer Tanagers. Bird Watching Avila Beach Avila Beach boasts a number of bird-watching lookouts, and walking the Bob Jones Trail is a relaxing and scenic way to find some of them. Along the trail, look for Black-Headed Grosbeaks and […]
[…]1. Here you will find plenty to see and do while living the California lifestyle. Of course, whale watching is a favorite activity and there are several Whale Trail viewing points in the area. The interpretive signs will let you know which whale species to watch for in particular seasons, […]
[…]with herds of cattle grazing peacefully. The area surrounding the Reservoir is prime for bird watching, especially around the Santa Rita Creek. Fishing, bicycling, hiking and hang gliding are also popular in this area. Whale Rock Dam was built in 1961, creating a 40,662 acre foot resevoir. The reservoir provides […]
Watching a juvenile Humpback whale blow, show tail and splash last week from the shore on Morro Strand Beach between Cayucos and Morro Bay. Photo by Danna […]