Come see some of the biggest animals on our planet with Blue Whale tours near Laguna Beach:
The annual “Giant Blue Whale Migration” brings hundreds of blue whales each Summer to the waters off of Laguna Beach. Over 800 whales were viewed last summer in 2013. Though blue whales were once considered quite rare in Southern California, over the last five years this has changed dramatically with thousands of these beautiful whales spotted each year. These giants of the sea reach lengths of up to 90 feet and are one of the largest animals on our planet. Along with viewing these magnificent giant blues, the second largest whale in the world, the finback whale has also taken to the waters of Southern California during these same months as the blue whales. There are also other varieties of whales that are possible to be seen during this time of year. Along with whales, giant pods of common and bottlenose dolphin are also very likely with pods numbering in the hundreds. These dolphin pods come within arms reach as they play alongside the whale watching ship.
Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in Southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphins. The marine reserve stretches along much of the Newport & Laguna Beach coastline and along with being a mecca for whale watching also offers some of the most beautiful coastline in Southern California. The geography of the Newport coastline also creates ocean conditions that are more lake like with very calm waters ideal for whale watchers to fully enjoy the amazing migration.
Newport Landing Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruises
