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San Diego Whale Watch, a top-rated whale watching tour operator in San Diego, offers year-round excursions from Mission Bay, specializing in whale & dolphin watching tours
San Diego Whale Watch is a well-reviewed whale watching tour operator in San Diego, offering year-round excursions from Mission Bay. They specialize in whale and dolphin watching tours

Cookie & Keller
Feb 165 min read


Whale watching wonders in Dana Point and Oceanside: Top Southern California Tours
Set out along the Southern California coast for an unforgettable whale watching adventure from Dana Point and Oceanside. Known for year-round sightings, these coastal harbors offer front-row views of migrating gray whales, blue whales, dolphins, and more. From winter migrations to summer giants, each trip brings a new ocean story making this stretch of the Pacific one of the best whale watching destinations in the world.

Cookie & Keller
Feb 126 min read


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

Cookie & Keller
Jan 84 min read


Discovering Paradise Point a Hidden Gem in Mission Bay Park San Diego
Nestled within the expansive Mission Bay Park in San Diego, Paradise Point offers a unique escape blending natural beauty, recreational activities, with a touch of luxury. This hidden gem is a destination beloved by locals for years. It offers a wealth of experiences for all tastes -- both for those seeking a peaceful, inexpensive retreat and those in search of an active day by the water with all the resort amenities
Keller Keller
Jan 65 min read


City Cruises was Hornblower, Whale watching bonanza as grays head south in record numbers
Seeing a whale's fluke, as we've done off the coast of San Diego, is a thrill to remember. EPIC WHALE WATCHING SEASON CONTINUES IN...

Christene Meyers
Feb 6, 20254 min read


Whale tale Ventura: dolphins eclipse migrating grays, as stars of the ocean's show -- plus California fire update, rains and border fire progress
THIS WEEK'S FEATURE: Whale watch! PLUS UPDATE as Los Angeles area fires are virtually out! Please find Jan 30 fire news below this...

Christene Meyers
Jan 23, 20257 min read


Hawaii marine life encounters you must see
From playful dolphins to ancient sea turtles gliding through turquoise water, Hawaiian marine life encounters are unforgettable. Snorkeling reefs, watching whales offshore, and respecting the fragile ocean ecosystem reveal the magic beneath the waves. In this WhereIsCookie.com story, discover the sea creatures and coastal moments that make Hawaii’s waters truly extraordinary.

Cookie & Keller
May 16, 20245 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 5, 20204 min read
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