San Diego Whale Watching
By: Burt Cotton
It's no secret to anyone that the coast of
San Diego is the ideal place to watch the annual migration of the gray
whale. Looked upon as one of nature's ultimate spectacles; the migration of
gray whales is nothing short of breathtaking. The coastline of San Diego is
one of their migratory points as they travel from the waters of the Arctic
to the warmer regions of the Baja (California), where females also give
birth.
Every year, roughly 26,000 gray whales will make the long journey of 10,000+
miles from the Arctic to the Baja and back. If you look at this journey and
compare it to any other mammal, you'll notice that the gray whale by far has
the greatest amount of traveling at hand.
If you've never experienced whale watching, you'll be happy to know that
anyone will find it memorable - young or old. Spotting a gray whale along
the coastline is something that is truly a memorable moment, making you stop
for a second and truly appreciate these awesome mammals.
If you ask the Birch Aquarium in San Diego, you'll find that gray whales are
seen most frequently from December through March. While they travel in
dozens normally, it's nothing to see pods of them (2 - 3) as they travel
during migration. Throughout the coast of San Diego, you can easily spot
these whales as they are somewhat slow swimmers.
During their swimming, they will normally dive to a depth of 100 feet or
more for a few minutes, then surface and blow. Then, they will do a few
shallow dives, before making that deep dive again. When watching whales,
figuring out this pattern makes the success of watching them all the more
fun and exciting.
While there are many common places to watch whales, nothing seems to compare
to the excitement of watching them from aboard a cruise. There are many
cruises that take place in San Diego, many of which offer unbeatable deals.
From H&M Landing to the Birch Aquarium, cruises are some of the best ways to
see the beauty and tranquility of the traveling gray whales.
The beauty of the gray whales can also be seen from many points of the San
Diego coast, including the Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma or the
cliffs of Torrey Pines State Beach. Along these points, you can see the
whales as they make their travels.
Whether it's a cruise or just watching from the coast, whale watching in San
Diego is something you truly have to see to appreciate. You can take your
kids, family, or even your friends. Whale watching can definately be
exciting, all you have to do is plan your day and enjoy everything that the
beauty of the gray whale will provide you with.
About The Author
Burt Cotton
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