The Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the Newport Beach coastline from the summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea to the winter grounds of the Baja California lagoons and back again along the Orange County coast during the months of December, January, February, March, & April. During the gray whale migration it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales a cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities. Other varieties of whales including finback whales, humpback whales, and minke whales can also be viewed along with several species of dolphin. Mega pods of dolphin unique to southern California can number 500 or more and is quite sight to see.
Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this ich ecosystem for future generations. The marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin. 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 has provided whale watching cruises for over 30 years. With backgrounds in marine biology their captains offer descriptive narrations that make the whale watching experience a rich one.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 am, 1:00 pm-3:30 pm, 2:30 pm – 5:00 p.m.
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