The “Baby Watch” Begins: Preparing for Cow & Calf Season
As we move through the peak of the winter migration, our captains and naturalists are starting to scan the water for something very specific—and very adorable. We are approaching the most heartwarming phase of the Gray Whale season: Cow and Calf Season. While the adult males and females without babies are already starting…
The “Gray Whale Highway” is Open
Have you ever wondered why Dana Point is considered the “Whale Watching Capital of the World”? It isn’t just luck—it’s geography. In January and February, our coastline transforms into a busy interstate for marine traffic, affectionately known as the Gray Whale Highway. Why They Hug the Coast Gray Whales are unique…
What Is The Longest Whale Migration
What Is The Longest Whale Migration The natural world is full of wonders. One of the most awe-inspiring is the longest whale migration. This epic journey is undertaken by the gray whale. Each year, these marine giants travel up to 12,000 miles round-trip. They journey from their feeding grounds in the Arctic to their breeding…