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Fin whales are one of the many massive, majestic creatures that we see along the picturesque California coastline aboard Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari. While they are found in many oceans all over the world, including the North Atlantic, North Pacific, Southern Ocean, and some parts of the Indian Ocean, these whales are…

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Each year something magical happens along the California coastline, and from roughly December through May, gray whales journey on an annual trek from chilly Arctic waters to the warm lagoons of Baja California, Mexico. This gives whale watchers and beachgoers alike an extraordinary opportunity to see the whales as they pass and you’re almost guaranteed…

Are There Orcas in California?

While most people with whale watching aspirations might expect to see orcas while whale watching in the Pacific Northwest, it can be a surprise to learn that California orcas exist too! It can be dazzling to see whales and dolphins in the wild and some of the sea’s superstars are the killer whales so many…