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Whale watching wonders in Dana Point and Oceanside: Top Southern California Tours
Whale watchers from around the world enjoy Dana Point and Oceanside tours by Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching and Oceanside Whale Watching. . Here, whale watching enthusiasts board Dana Pride. Whale Watching Is at Its Best in Dana Point and Oceanside STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Whale watching is happening now in southern California. Some of the best occurs in Oceanside and Dana Point, where the hobby was born. It's a bucke
Keller Keller
12 hours ago6 min read


Barcelona Aquarium: Take A Deep Dive into the wonders of Marine Life
Exploring Barcelona Aquarium: A must see Attraction in Port Vell
Keller Keller
Jan 84 min read


Ships sail California's southern shores for education, entertainment
American Pride tall ship Long Beach

Christene Meyers
Jun 11, 20256 min read


The Bard's "the bomb" as Shakespeare in the Schools charms hundreds of kids across Montana and Wyoming
Montana's talented Shakespeare in the Schools actors play multiple roles. Here are two of the cast in a scene from the delightful...

Christene Meyers
Oct 23, 20244 min read


Whale Watching Adventures and Eco-Friendly activities at Channel Islands Harbor include Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing and Camping
"Thare she blows" and then there she goes after taking a breath of air. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Boarding a boat bound for whale watching is one of life's loveliest pleasures. We've watched whales here in California and around the world, and love the opportunities around Oxnard, Calif. One of our favorite California boating enterprises, Island Packers, successfully weathered the Covid storms of a few years and is thriving with some of the world's best

Christene Meyers
Jun 4, 20204 min read
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