Is a Blue Whale a Mammal? Blue Whale Facts You Should Know
It’s a fair question — an animal that lives its entire life in the ocean, looks nothing like a dog or a deer, and can
September 13, 2026
Whale Watching Blog & Sighting Log
The Best Whale Watching in the World: Top Destinations & When to Go
Quick Answer: The best whale watching in the world is spread across a handful of hotspots, each tied to a specific species and season: Baja
September 6, 2026
What Do Baleen Whales Eat? A Guide to Filter Feeding
It’s one of the ocean’s great paradoxes: some of the largest animals to ever live survive almost entirely on some of the smallest. Baleen whales
August 30, 2026
How Fast Can a Killer Whale Swim?
Killer whales have earned their reputation as the ocean’s top predator, and a big part of that reputation comes down to speed. Whether they’re chasing
August 23, 2026
The Largest Whale That Ever Lived
Ask a room full of kids what the biggest animal on the planet is, and you’ll get everything from elephants to T. rex. The real
August 16, 2026
The Best Binoculars for Whale Watching
The best binoculars for whale watching have 7x to 10x magnification, a 42mm objective lens, and waterproof/fog-proof construction. Higher magnification isn’t better on a moving
August 9, 2026
The Best Time of Day to See Whales in Long Beach
There’s no single best time of day to see whales — whale activity depends much more on season and migration timing than the hour you
August 2, 2026
Humpback Whale Behavior 101
Humpback whales are known for three signature behaviors: breaching (leaping out of the water, possibly to communicate or shed parasites), bubble-net feeding (blowing a spiral
July 27, 2026
Gray Whale Migration Guide: Timing, Route & Where to Watch
Gray whales migrate along the California coast twice a year: southbound from November through February as they travel from their Arctic feeding grounds to breeding
July 20, 2026
Why Long Beach Is One of the Best Whale Watching Locations in California
Long Beach is one of the best whale watching locations in California because of its proximity to the deep Santa Monica Basin and the productive
July 13, 2026
Difference Between Blue Whales, Humpbacks, Orcas & Fin Whales
Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth (up to 100 feet, 200 tons) and are identified by their pale blue-gray color, tiny dorsal fin,
July 6, 2026
What Whales Can You See in Southern California by Month?
Southern California is one of the few places in the world where you can see whales every single month of the year. Gray whales migrate
June 29, 2026
