If you are a whale
lover, then Southern California is the place to be. Known as a whale watcher’s
paradise, this place offers you frequent glimpses of rare species of whales
like Pilot Whales, Cuvier’s Beaked Whales, Killer Whales, Pygmy Sperm Whales,
Stejnegers Beaked Whales and False Killer Whales. However, the key to get the
maximum views is by planning a Southern California Whale Watching Tour during
the best time. Although, whale watching can be done in Southern California
round the year but there are some peak seasons to go for it.
Whale
Watching in Winter
It won’t be wrong to
state that one of the best times to plan a Southern California Whale Watching
Tour is the winter season starting from the month of October lasting up to
February and March. However, experts believe that the best time for whale
watching at this place is in the first quarter of the year that is between
January and April. It is during this season that the most commonly found whale
species called the Gray Whales are seen migrating about 6,000 miles towards
south California for mating and calving in the comfortable lagoons located in
Baja, Mexico. Whale watchers can easily see a number of shining white gray
whales as long as 52 feet in length jumping off water and going ahead towards
north during the winter season.
Whale
Watching in Spring
Next season to consider
while planning a Southern California Whale Watching Tour is the spring season
that starts from April and lasts up to June. However, this season is not much
preferred by whale lovers, as only some rare whales are sighted during this
time of the year. Humpback Whales that are 40 -50 feet king can be seen during
the spring season in Southern California. These whales are considered to be the
most active and acrobatic whales that show breaching and slapping in a happy
mood to the watchers.
Apart from the winter
and spring season, whale watchers can also check out the summer season
especially if they wish to spot the endangered North Pacific Blue Whales in the
waters of Southern California. However, whatsoever season you choose to plan a
whale watching tour here, you must first contact the local reporters before
booking your tickets to avoid any sort of later disappointments.
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