It’s no secret to anyone that the coast of San Diego is the
ideal place to watch the annual migration of the gray whale.
Looked upon as one of nature’s ultimate spectacles; the
migration of gray whales is nothing short of breathtaking. The
coastline of San Diego is one of their migratory points as they
travel from the waters of the Arctic to the warmer regions of
the Baja (California), where females also give birth.

Every year, roughly 26,000 gray whales will make the long
journey of 10,000+ miles from the Arctic to the Baja and back.
If you look at this journey and compare it to any other mammal,
you’ll notice that the gray whale by far has the greatest amount
of traveling at hand.

If you’ve never experienced whale watching, you’ll be happy to
know that anyone will find it memorable - young or old.
Spotting a gray whale along the coastline is something that is
truly a memorable moment, making you stop for a second and
truly appreciate these awesome mammals.

If you ask the Birch Aquarium in San Diego, you’ll find that
gray whales are seen most frequently from December through
March. While they travel in dozens normally, it’s nothing to
see pods of them (2 - 3) as they travel during migration.
Throughout the coast of San Diego, you can easily spot these
whales as they are somewhat slow swimmers.

During their swimming, they will normally dive to a depth of
100 feet or more for a few minutes, then surface and blow.
Then, they will do a few shallow dives, before making that deep
dive again. When watching whales, figuring out this pattern
makes the success of watching them all the more fun and
exciting.

While there are many common places to watch whales, nothing
seems to compare to the excitement of watching them from aboard
a cruise. There are many cruises that take place in San Diego,
many of which offer unbeatable deals. From H&M Landing to the
Birch Aquarium, cruises are some of the best ways to see the
beauty and tranquility of the traveling gray whales.

The beauty of the gray whales can also be seen from many points
of the San Diego coast, including the Cabrillo National Monument
on Point Loma or the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Beach. Along
these points, you can see the whales as they make their
travels.

Whether it’s a cruise or just watching from the coast, whale
watching in San Diego is something you truly have to see to
appreciate. You can take your kids, family, or even your
friends. Whale watching can definately be exciting, all you
have to do is plan your day and enjoy everything that the
beauty of the gray whale will provide you with.

About The Author: Burt Cotton http://www.about-san-diego.com

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