Since this video was filmed and posted in 2015, only 3 other known. Newport beach, ca whale watching is popular among visitors and locals. Its so great for the mind and soul to hop on a boat and enjoy an abundance of marine life that is not trapped in a tank. First blue whale of the season spotted off orange county. Captain nicholas nick nagel, owner and operator of captain nicks east meets west excursions, has over 25 years of experience on the water to share with you. Whale watching in orange co unty is a year round event. From beautiful orange county in southern california view dolphin seals sea lions and our gentle giants the grey whale. The whale was spotted four miles out of dana point harbor slowly moving up. See whales playing with dolphins off orange county coast. Catching dolphins surf off whale waves is an unusual happening.
Dana wharf is a familyownedandoperated business and the originator of whale watching in orange county. Contact us today to find out about our current sightings, and for questions about our whale and dolphin watching daily tours in beautiful newport beach, california. Dana point a blue whale found feeding about eight miles outside of dana point harbor is the season s first to be seen off orange county waters. Download the ios app download the android app about us api. About twodozen surfers were hanging out between sets at. There are several great places in orange county to spot whales. Gray whale watching season school group special novapril. October, has been a regular off the coast of dana point this fall and drone footage shot by the whale watching company is set to appear in a national geographic show next year.
Depart anaheim in the morning and head south to explore the beautiful orange county beaches. The whales travel 10,000 to 12,000 miles from the cooler waters of the chukchi and bering seas to the warm. Buy tickets online or call 949 6731434 to schedule a cruise located in newport beach, just minutes away from most cities in orange county, daveys locker has been providing whale watching cruises for over 40 years to both residents and visitors of orange county. From december through april is the prime grey whale migration period. Whale watching off orange county from newport harbororange. According to dana wharf, one of the most popular whale watching tour companies in orange county, this has been a record season for spotting whales with more than 549 sightings of gray whales alone. Its a very good show to get into and i got addicted immediately after downloading the first free episode on itunes. Gray whale migration season off to a slow start but that could be a good thing. Take your students whale and dolphin watching with dana wharf. There are 6 different types of whales in the ocean around newport beach, up and down the orange county coast. The juveniles are often found playing in the soft sands off the shores of orange county. Not only is orange county right along the gray whale migration route which takes place december through may, but in the summer we see blue and humpback whales that come here to feed, as well as minke and fin whale sightings yearround. How to go whale watching in orange county orange county. Contact us about your orange county whale watching adventure 2017.
Dana point the season s first blue whale has been spotted just off the coast. Gray whale season kicks off and southern california whale. Harbor is located in newport beach and only minutes from most of orange county. These massive, itinerant mammals travel from feeding grounds in the bering sea to mating and breeding lagoons along baja california in mexico. Whale watching at dana point and coastal orange county. While most whale watching destinations in the us are seasonal offerings southern california is one of but a few places where whales and dolphins can be seen year round. Mar 02, 2017 departing from newport beach in heart of orange county, newport landing has whale watching cruise departures each day. Visit the whale watching sites below to find tours. Gray whales make one of the longest migrations of any mammal. The reasons for orange countys lively whale scene are varied. Orange county whale watching for over 20 years with newport landing. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. Theyre at their height off orange county during the opposite time of grays, march through november, roame says. Watch a giant whale cruise through a group of california.
A one world one ocean production, humpback whales is directed by twotime academy awardnominated. Aug 08, 2017 baby gray whale coaxed back to sea laguna nigueldana point, ca the possibly ill, young whale, that looks really skinny, was swimming directly underneath a paddle boarder. Buy tickets online or call 949 6731434 to schedule a cruise. As you scroll through these photos taken off orange county, you will notice some have rake marks which are caused by the. Whale watching trips depart daily from several different spots along the coast, including dana point, newport landing, and balboa. Newport landing whale watching offers whale watching cruises open to the general public viewing california grey whales, blue whales, all types of dolphins, and more. Newport landing whale watching offers whale watch trips open to the general public as well as private cruises. Species exotic to california andor north america, yellow background. Gray whale season has officially kicked off, with some already seen in the past few days near the shores of manhattan beach, palos verdes, long beach, newport beach and dana point. Best of whale watching on the monterey bay as of 7. Whale watching in dana point orange county whale watching. Whale and dolphin watching cruises with daveys locker orange. Dana wharf whale watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in orange county.
Since 1971, dana wharf has been offering the best in dana point whale watching. The largest animal on the planet, the blue whale, swims and feeds right off newport beach coast. Tamra judge, shannon storms beador, kelly dodd, gina kirschenheiter, and emily simpson. During whale watching season in southern california, which takes place along the coast from santa barbara to san. If you are coming to whale watch, you want to do it from dana point with dana wharf, the pioneers of the industry. Long beach, newport beach, dana point, oceanside, and san diego all offer whale watching. Whale watching in orange county is a year round event. Any time of year, you might also see a fin whale, a humpback, a minke whale, or a pod of orcas. Whale species viewed while whale watching in orange county. Daveys locker in the historic balboa pavilion famous orange county landmark next to the balboa funzone has over 40 years of history providing whale watching cruises. First blue whale of the season spotted off dana point. Newport landing whale watching southern california.
For a closer look, book a whale watching cruise with san diego whale watch. With the new season s first gray whales being spotted in recent weeks off the south bay, long beach and orange county, whale researchers and enthusiasts are hopeful for a healthier season. Gray whale migration season off to a slow start but that. Will new gray whale migration season prove as deadly as.
About us whale watching in orange county emw excursions. California is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Whalewatching and orange county beaches tour from anaheim. Ap wfla tom brady entered his final season in new england with. Around 20,000 grays are moving up and down the coast during this time of year, which makes it a great time for whale watching. San diego kswb a group of surfers got a onceinalifetime encounter with a gray whale at an orange county beach this week. Check the california whale migration season calendar and schedule your cruise. Blue whales, humpback whales, leatherback sea turtle, common dolphin, rissos dolphin, orca killer whales. This humpback whale was spotted off the orange county coastline this year. We are the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. Each year, about 20,000 gray whales make an epic 6,000mile journey between alaska and mexicoand then back again. Southern california is a wonderful place to see whales at their finest.
The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and california sea lions. Newport coastal adventure whale watching seems to come very highly recommended on tripadvisor but we. The area surrounding newport harbor offers deep, nutrient rich water that attracts all types of marine creatures including the blue whale which is over 80 feet in length during the summer and fall months, finback whales, grey whales during the winter and spring months. Heres what is still to come on season 14 of the real housewives of orange county. Blue whale blue whales average 100 feet in length and 100 tons, this is the size of a boeing 737 jet. With some of the worlds largest mammals migrating past coastal points, feeding near the coast and swimming in inlets, youll find plenty of ocean creatures to see. Newport landing whale watching proudly supports crystal cove alliance, the nonprofit partner of crystal cove state park, which is dedicated to education, conservation, and restoration efforts within. The real housewives of orange county season 14 first look. Its whale watching season again and orange county has plenty of options available for you to catch a glimpse of one of these magnificent creatures.
Starting early summer to mid fall a wide variety of baleen whales are viewed, like the humpback, finback, minke and blue whales. Starting in 1971, dana wharf whale watching was the first whale watching company in orange county. Take a look at our california whale watching seasons and pricing information for your trip. Enjoy stops in laguna beach for a photo on the cliffs, newport beach for a 2.
Newport landing whale watching offers whale watching cruises open to the general public viewing california grey whales, blue whales, all types of dolphins. Located in newport beach, just minutes away from most cities in orange county, daveys locker has been providing whale watching cruises for over 40 years to both residents and visitors of orange county and. If you dont see any whales on your journey with the company, they let you cruise again for free. Gray whale season extends from november through april. The original ifaw research vessel song of the whale spent several seasons, starting in.
According to experts, gray whales breachthats the spectacular jumpoutofthewater and make a big splash movemore often near dana point and. Year round whale watching and a whale watch guarantee available. If you are coming to whale watch you want to do it from dana point with. Dana point located in south orange county dana point is an excellent place to spot passing whales. If you want to whale watch, do it from dana point with dana wharf, the industry pioneers. Watch a giant whale cruise through a group of california surfers. Best time for whale watching in california condor express.
With over a half dozen different types of whales and several varieties of dolphin, newport beach has become one of the top whale watching destinations in. Southern california whale watching tips travel caffeine. Orange county offers cruises out of newport harbor and dana point, that is home to large pods of whales, dolphins, and sea lions. Orange county whale watching join guided cruises in the o. Best places for whale watching from shore in southern california. Watching this almost six years later shows that so much has changed i love all of them except jeanna. Whale watching orange county book safaris with capt dave. Dana point whale watching tours introduce you to magnificent wildlife and extraordinary views.
Come join the excitement each year as we celebrate the return of the gray whales off our coast from december through april or see the blue whales which are here may through mid november. Its one of the most amazing wildlife migrations on the planet. Get discount whale and dolphin watching cruises with daveys locker tickets for daveys locker ships orange county. May 10, 2018 dana point a blue whale found feeding about eight miles outside of dana point harbor is the seasons first to be seen off orange county waters. Bryant, mainly from the photographs of john avise, university of california, irvine click on images or names to open.
Best time of year for whale watching by seasons daveys. The ladies are joined by new housewife braunwyn windhamburke. It aired on august 6, 2019, until december 26, 2019, and is primarily filmed in orange county, california. Whale watching from dana point and the orange county area. Humpbacks, like gray whales, follow a migration, from oregon to the southern sections of mexico. Orange county whale watching guide orange county outdoors. Apwfla tom brady entered his final season in new england with. Mar 28, 2018 gray whales playing with dolphins off oc coast laguna nigueldana point, ca it was a beautiful day as two gray whales stopped to play with a pod of dolphins off the orange county coastline. Sea lions are so numerous you might find a few draped across boats in the marina as you make your way to a whalewatching outfit. With just a few weeks left in the prime whale watching season, here are a few of the top orange county whale watching tours. Whale watching in orange county an adventure is calling.
Providing whale watching in orange county for over 20 years. Long beach, newport beach, dana point, oceanside, and san diego all offer whalewatching. Lets see what i can come up with for the top 12 whale watching parks and beaches for orange county from southtonorth. Southern california whalewatching tours depart from most harbors along the coast. Whale watching year round in orange county there are many gray whales being seen off our coasts right now. Best times and top tips for whale watching at newport beach summer is the best time for blue whales. Whale watching in orange county, california usa today.
The dana point headlands is undeveloped and there is a public trail on top of the headlands that takes you out to the promontory. But this past year, weve seen them every single month. Gray whales, the animal that started the whale watching phenomenon in dana point, can be seen migrating along our coast now through may. Where to go whale watching in california socal field trips. Southern california whale watching tours depart from most harbors along the coast. Captain dave founded and organized orange countys first whale rescue group in the worlds whale watching. First blue whale of the season spotted off southern.
It is hard to believe that such amazing whale watching is so close to the oc metropolitan area but it is true. The real housewives of orange county is the one that started it all, but now it seems like there the most tame girls. Baby gray whale coaxed back to sea from dana point photos. Dana wharf whale watching offers yearround whale watching in dana point. Join guided cruises out of newport beach s newport harbor and dana point, which has been dubbed the dolphin and whale watching capital of the world, to explore remarkable marine habitat thats home to huge numbers of whales, dolphins, and sea lions. Its executive producers are adam karpel, alex baskin, douglas ross, gregory stewart, scott dunlop, stephanie boyriven and andy cohen. Humpback whale orange county outdoors orange county outdoors. Launch from newport harbor and enjoy the spectacular experience of whale watching in southern california. Mother and baby blue whales off orange county coast youtube. In california, whale watching is a popular thing for tourists to do, and its no wonder why. The fluketail of a humpback whale is as unique to each individual as a human fingerprint, by taking photos of the underside of their fluke, we can identify them thanks to a website known as happy whale which catalogs them. Jul, 2015 the last few years have had record numbers of blue whales off the coast of orange county which is great for whale watchers.
See whales and dolphins in newport beachs huge marine sanctuary with daveys locker tours. Whale watching off orange county from newport harbor. Orange county featured article california gray whale migration. The fourteenth season of the real housewives of orange county, an american reality television series, is broadcast on bravo.
November through april, gray whales pass along the california coast, and theres no better place to watch them than in southern californias beach cities of dana point, long beach, and newport beach. Guide to whale watching in orange county oc mom blog. Through the years, she has covered several cities for the orange county register, starting as. Newport landing whale watching offers tours three times per day.
Roundtrip transportation from select anaheim hotels is included. Before i give you the places list, let me give you some whale watching tips from this boating girl. This area has become world famous for whale spotting tours because you are sure to get spectacular whale sightings all year round. Newport landing provides multiple whale watching trips daily departing from the heart of orange county. But we bundled up in warm clothing and went for it. One of the best aspects of whale watching in orange county is that our fair climate and unique geography allows us to see both whales and dolphins on any given day. Top 12 whale watching parks and beaches for orange county. Gray whales can be seen off southern california from december through may. The area surrounding newport harbor offers deep, nutrient rich water that attracts all types of marine creatures including the blue whale which is over 80 feet in length during the summer and fall months, finback whales, grey whales during the winter and spring months, minke whales. Having grown up on the east coast, his offshore adventures have charted thousands of miles navigating the depths of the mid atlantic to the bountiful waters of. Since 2005, the whales program has reached thousands of junior high and high school students across orange county and were still growing. Dana wharf whale watching dana point whale watching. After whale watching several times in the beautiful sunshine, we were a little bummed to go out on the water on such a cool day february in orange county can easily be 50f or 90f.
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