[…]make the most of wildlife viewing, the Whale Trail organization has identified the best whale watching spots on the West Coast. Of those 100 Whale Trail sites, San Luis Obispo County contains a whopping ten. (That’s the most in one county along the entire California coast!) Six of those whale […]
[…]Watching Vantage Points Montana de Oro The neighboring coastal community of Los Osos to the south offers up whale watching opportunities galore amidst the pristine backdrop of stunning Montana de Oro State Park. Located a quick, ten minute drive from Morro Bay, you’ll experience dramatic cliffside views affording the best […]
[…]likely to see sea otters, sea lions and dolphins. Join us for a three to three and a half hour whale watching trip that you will never […]
[…]just 2 minutes from Avila Beach and just 15 minutes from Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. We offer whale watching tours, one hour coastal tours, ash scattering services and private […]
Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature Whale Watching Photo by @PacificWhaleResearch Whale Watching is an activity that can be fun for the whole family, which might be why it’s more popular than ever. The most common whales spotted off the Central Coast of California are humpback whales, blue whales and grey […]
Whale watching can be a truly memorable and once-in-a-lifetime experience. When whales are migrating, Morro Bay makes an excellent starting point for your trip. Ensure a safe and pleasant viewing experience for everyone by following NOAA’s marine wildlife viewing guidelines. There are 2 main companies offering regular excursions: Sub Sea Tours & […]
[…]secure cockpit we voyage along the coast, often in the company of sea lions, sea otters, dolphins, whales and an abundant number of seabirds that live and nest here. It is our goal to engage our visitor and local passengers with the stunning beauty and vibrant natural history of our […]
[…]to marine mammals and their habitat, inspire stewardship, build community and promote land-based whale watching. Shore-based whale-watching is at once a deeply local and widely shared experience. At Whale Trail sites along the west coast, people might even be watching the same whales at different points on their migrations.” For […]
[…]other marine wildlife and their habitat Inspire stewardship and build community Promote land-based whale watching The Whale Trail is located at San Simeon State Park on Moonstone Beach Drive and is supported by VisitCambria, California State Parks and Highway1DiscoveryRoute. Be a wildlife steward. Give animals the space they need to eat, […]
[…]1. Here you will find plenty to see and do while living the California lifestyle. Of course, whale watching is a favorite activity and there are several Whale Trail viewing points in the area. The interpretive signs will let you know which whale species to watch for in particular seasons, […]
[…]and the beach. In fall, find Black-and-White Warblers, Reddish Egrets, and Summer Tanagers. Bird Watching Avila Beach Avila Beach boasts a number of bird-watching lookouts, and walking the Bob Jones Trail is a relaxing and scenic way to find some of them. Along the trail, look for Black-Headed Grosbeaks and […]
[…]with herds of cattle grazing peacefully. The area surrounding the Reservoir is prime for bird watching, especially around the Santa Rita Creek. Fishing, bicycling, hiking and hang gliding are also popular in this area. Whale Rock Dam was built in 1961, creating a 40,662 acre foot resevoir. The reservoir provides […]
[…]the ocean. Sunlight glinting off the animal’s back was a sparkling sign that some of the best whale watching can occur from a surprising place: land. This February visit to Dana Point Preserve near San Diego was my fourth stop along the Whale Trail, a collection of coastal sites stretching […]
[…]preserving the magic of the Highway 1 experience. Download your free Wildlife map from highway 1 Whale Watching One of the most majestic experiences in the heart of Highway 1, whale watching is possible along nearly every section of our 80 miles of coastline. In fact, the Whale Trail—a national […]
[…]in the bay Whale WatchingThis section of Highway 1 is particularly fortunate to see so many whales pass by offshore. From migrating grey and blue whales to humpbacks, minkes, and even the occasional orca, this stretch of coastline makes for great whale watching. In fact, the Whale Trail organization identified […]
[…]area also includes interpretive signs to enhance the experience for all ages. Best Beach for Whale Watching William Randolph Hearst State Beach Did you know that the heart of Highway 1 is a hot spot for whale watching? In fact, the Whale Trail organization deemed six of our beaches some […]
[…]Watching In addition to the Whale Stop on the Boucher Trail at Piedras Blancas, there are multiple elevated scenic viewing points along Highway 1. Turn off onto any one of these points and you may see a whale in the distance. Look for spouts on the water’s surface — did […]
[…]Watching along the Whale Trail Clamming Pismo BeachFor at least 25,000 years, people have been digging for clams in this area of California’s Central Coast. In fact, Pismo Beach named itself the “Clam Capital of the World” in 1947. Clam varieties caught here are “Pismo Clams” and “Pismo Razor Clams.” […]
[…]itinerary and experience wide open spaces, tranquil beaches, uncrowded trails, awe-inspiring whale watching and cozy coastal communities along iconic Highway 1. Never taken on this slice of SLO CAL before? Planning your trip is as easy as checking out our Coastal Discovery Trail North Coast and South Coast recommendations, rife […]
[…]Avila Beach at its coastal best. Whale Watching Avila Beach is a hot spot for witnessing whales migrating up and down the West Coast. In fact, if you want a close encounter with a whale, this is one of the areas in California where you’re most likely to get it. […]
