Whale Watching in Huntington Beach, California

Blue whales are often seen on the Long Beach coast.

Whale watching off the southern California coast provides opportunities to view various species of whales. While Huntington Beach offers opportunities to take private boats for whale watching, neighboring Newport Beach includes whale watching tours.

Types

The most common types of whales off the California coast are the gray whale and the blue whale. Gray whales swim along the Long Beach coastline, and from May through November, the warmer waters attract blue whales, which can grow up to 80 feet in length. Apart from these whales, finback whales and killer whales can be seen, as can large groups of dolphins.

Newport Landing Whale Watching

Huntington Beach's neighboring beach features whale watching tours. During the tour, crew members provide narration and point out different whales. The boat includes a snack bar as well as indoor and outdoor seating. The observation deck provides the opportunity to view whales and take photos.

Considerations

Warmer weather provides opportunities to see more whales, making May through November the best months to plan a trip. The Newport Landing offers two daily trips, and as of September 2010 the prices were $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and children.

References

• Newport Landing Whale Watching: Whale Watching California
• Newport Landing Whale Watching: Departures and Prices
• Whale Watching Info: Whale Watching in Orange County California