Times are tough for the travel community right now. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead view. The annual northtosouth gray whale migration along sonoma countys coast peaks during the. Drive it yourself sightseeing tours in sonoma county. Bodega bay sports fishing center, bodega bay, 7078753344 oceanic society expeditions, ross, 8003267491 san francisco whale tours, san francisco, 4157067364.
The big sur coast, point reyes, and pigeon point are good places to see whales without getting seasick, albeit at a distance. Sub sea tours bay cruise offering above water and below water viewing. Nancy black is the owner of mbww and has been studying monterey bay s marine life for more than 30 years. Located it the blue whale shopping center on eastshore road in bodega bay, local color features original art by established sonoma county artists as well as emerging talent. Consider executive charters wine tour services when you are visiting wineries in bodega bay california. While in port in juneau, spend some time on a 48passenger sightseeing boat spotting humpback whales in the picturesque auke bay. We offer free cd delivery to local bodega bay hotels. We also offer naturalist tours and extreme sailing tours. Long day 7 hours tick close up whale interactions without sailing right up to them tick all in a good day out on a clean and tidy boat with friendly crew, good areas to view whales, informative. Monterey bay inn, spindrift inn and victorian inn have whale watching tickets available for purchase at each inn. In case of rain the talk will take place at the restaurant. Many travelers have found that they will have an even better time if they hire a business that offers wine tourism services. Each year gray and blue whales travel south from the chukchi sea near alaska and down to baja california for winter, then back north for the summer feeding season. The miss anita is a customized 340 catamaran, the signature boat of the baha cruiser fleet.
Click on a tour name below for more information and to purchase. Humpback whale watching may through october, watch the humpback whales feed and frolic near morro bay on the central coast. Oregon whale watching tours whales tail charters depoe bay. Whale watching in bodega bay the official bodega bay area.
Though it is only about an hour away from the san francisco bay area, the region remains largely rural, with the bay itself receiving relatively little boat traffic. Bodega bay whale watching package make your next vacation the best ever by staying at our boutique hotel along the california coast, an ideal spot to spot whales migrating from the chukchi sea off northern alaska to the lagoons off mexicos baja peninsula. Find more info about things to do, restaurants, hotels and lodging in sonoma. We offer the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay. This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts.
Nancy black is the owner of mbww and has been studying monterey bays marine life for more than 30 years. California gray whales, humpback whales, blue whales, finback whales and orca whales are common sightings on the central coast. Information about spotting migrating whales off the bodega bay head. Giants migrate along the sonoma coast at bodega bay the epic migration of whales peaks from january through may, but is visible during much of the year. Sportfishing half moon bay, ca riptide sportfishing. Take a threehour sailing tour of bodega bay on a beautifully maintained 33 sailboat.
I would recommend this trek to anybody passing through the area. From bodega bay north, highway 101 tightly hugs the shoreline and provides many handy pullouts. Bodega bay whale watching information on whale watching. Thanks to bodega harbors spud point marina, you can book a whalewatch boat trip. Whale watching in sonoma county california is very popular because there are. The study region is the monterey bay national marine sanctuary mbnms, in the central california current system ccs. She is a 43foot delta marine twinengine and runs pure biodiesel. Stay at at the bodega bay inn on the sonoma coast just 300 yards above bodega bay and the pacific ocean. Join us for an exciting and thrilling ride to see gray whales and other marine life. Las animas ecolodge on the sea of cortez has year round fin whales and blue whales and more. Follow highway 1 north to whale watch inn just north of anchor bay, 5 miles north of gualala in mendocino county. Whale watchers, fishermen, beach buffs and outdoor enthusiasts flock. Our boat is coast guard inspected and everyone wears a life jacket.
Whale watching in bodega bay the official bodega bay. Welcome to the fishing home of bodega bays most modern charter service. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. Two sections of point reyes beach are closed to pets through september. Monterey bay whale watch is the only whale watch tour that is owned and operated by experienced marine biologists. Here you can learn about depoe bays resident gray whales and experience transiting the worlds smallest navigable harbor.
Kevin, rose marie, shawna, mario and adam have been sharing their love of the water with visitors, friends and locals of morro bay for the last 20 years. Humpback whale song occurrence reflects ecosystem variability in. Whale watching in sonoma county whale watching in sonoma county california is very popular because there are so many easily accessible prominent high points from which to watch for whales. Inside, youll find paintings, fine art prints, photography, luminous fused glass, decorative pottery, turned wood, handcrafted jewelry and handpainted scarves. We walked down to the beach it was so beautiful with hardly anybody on it. Most any day thru the migratory period, docents are continue reading. From bodega bay north, highway 101 tightly hugs the shoreline and provides. Freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. Pacific whale foundation australia protecting the ocean. Download the pacific gray whales resource newsletter for more information. Whale watching from land if youre looking to whale watch from shore, there are many locations along the west coast from california to washington. Tomales bay sailing adventures sightseeing guided tours. Of the 78 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises in the world, 29 have been spotted near the channel islands national marine sanctuary.
North bay charters, 1500 bay flat road, bodega bay, 7073370608. Keep your eyes out for whales leaping out of the water. Offers weekly boat trips out of porto bodega harbor febuary. Tomales bay is the ideal place for sailing a catamaran. Admire the expansive alaskan mountains in the background on this exciting shore excursion as your guide teaches you about the surrounding marine life.
Sea goddess whale watching moss landing whale watching. Bea has been leading interpretive programs for state parks and the bodega marine lab for twenty years. And consider taking a whale watch boat trip with an experienced company such as bodega bay sport fishing center, fish on charters, miss anita fishing charters, or north bay charters. Below are just a few locations youll likely be able to see whales during migration without getting seasick. Play the cd or mp3 download in your vehicle, pausing and resuming as.
Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. Sub sea tours and kayaks morro bay 2020 all you need to. Whalewatching tours that run between the ventura coast and the channel islands are almost always eventful. Welcome to the fishing home of bodega bay s most modern charter service. Whale watching in bodega bay is very popular because there is an easily accessible high point from which to watch for whales at sonoma coast state park. Would happily spend a few hours chilling here with a book. A weekend getaway to bodega bay for bird buffs the mercury news. Monterey bay and the area around the farallon islands are the best locations for whale watching by boat. Several sportfishing outfits in bodega bay offer whale watching excursions. The monterey bay is californias best location for viewing humpback whales, killer whales a. Join us on a whale watching trip from san francisco or half moon bay. Benefits of choosing executive charters we want your experience wine tasting to be as nice as possible. This is a unique experience because you get to sail a 33 boat with a licensed captain.
Our vessel experience monterey bay safe and secure aboard sanctuary sanctuary is coast guard certified for up to 39 passengers plus crew, but we limit passengers to about 75% of her capacity to provide an even better experience. Take a 3hour sailing tour of bodega bay on our beautifully maintained 33 sailboat. Whale watching join us on a whale watching trip from san francisco or half moon bay. Behavior and ecology of killer whales at the aquarium of the pacific in long beach, ca. Tomales bay sailing offers local sailing adventures, sightseeing tours and great wildlife and bird watching opportunities. Exit at washington street, turn left and continue west on bodega highway through valley ford to bodega bay. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Whale migration bodega bay the official bodega bay area. Keep an eye out for whales, dolphins, sea lions, and harbor seals on this adventure for groups of two to six people. Sub sea tours is a family owned business since the turn of the millennium.
Many people travel from other counties to go to sonomas great vineyards. You can be involved as much or as little as you want. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. There are several different species of whales you are likely to encounter on one of our trips. Led by expert naturalists, full and half day boat tours are available almost every weekend, with opportunities to see blue, humpback, and gray whales, dolphins and porpoises, seals and sea lions, rare seabirds, and other marine life up close. Outfitters and tours point reyes national seashore u. San diego, ca a small gray whale was spotted monday morning in the san diego bay, according to the port of san diego.
Gray whale watching gray whales migrate through the area as early as november until march. The casa munras hotel offers a package featuring two adult whale watch tickets and a to go bag with pastries, fruit and bottled water to take on the boat. Monterey bay whale watch is owned and operated by nancy black, the marine biologist who accompanies most trips. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. Deep sea fishing aboard riptide sportfishing in the half moon bay area in california. And consider taking a whalewatch boat trip with an experienced company such as bodega bay sport fishing center, fish on charters, miss anita fishing charters, or north bay charters.
Nancy has a masters of marine science degree from moss landing marine laboratories, has worked with whales and dolphins in the region for over 25 years, and has become an expert in the biology of killer whales off the california coast. Bodega bay whale watch this is what we see during our watch, welcome. Going for wine tours when in bodega bay california. The aptly named whale watch point on the bluff high above the beach is the. Sub sea tours and kayaks morro bay 2020 all you need. Whale watching at point reyes point reyes national seashore. She is equipped with a large fly bridge and hard cabin, featuring full ventilation, sliding windows and comfortable inside seating for all the anglers. Salmon, rock cod, lingcod, dungeness crab, halibut and albacore fishing aboard 65 foot fast, modern fiberglass vessel. We pride ourselves on having the cleanest boat with the most modern electronics of any boat in bodega bay on board credit card processing for your convenience, differential global satellite positioning system, 50 mile radar, sonar, and a desire to provide you with the most enjoyable trip.
The crew are very friendly and welcoming, the boat is spacious and clean, the food is fantastic and plentiful, the weather was perfect and most importantly we saw plenty of whales and dolphins. The park, at the bodega head, also provides nice restroom facilities, picnic opportunities, and other recreational opportunities to add to your whale watching adventure. You may also spot sea lions, harbor seals, porpoises, bald. Whales tail charters offers oregon whale watching tours in depoe bay. Additional wildlife includes seals, sea lions, dolphins and a rich variety of bird life. Fresh bodega bay area info, tips from locals and uptotheminute news. Monterey bay whale watch sponsored a fundraising whalewatching boat trip for the monterey bay chapter of the american cetacean society acsmb on sunday, august 21, 2005. The depth of the beauty in the bay surpasses anything else you will see during your time in california from the quaint shopping areas to the ideal cliffside beaches, there is so much to do and see during your stay. From the bay area, proceed north on highway 101 to petaluma. Even if a gray, blue, or humpback whale doesnt make an appearance, the tour boat captains can. The epic migration of whales peaks from january through may, but is visible. Whale watching in sonoma county parks blog learn sonoma.
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