Harbor Breeze’s Whale Watching Blog & Sightings Log

Sea lion swinging by LA whale watching cruise

April 2019 Sightings & Updates

First Blue Whale of the Season! Last week, we saw our first Blue Whale of the season! We are still seeing Gray Whales, but the Blues […]
dolphin jumping out of water on LA whale watching tour

How Long Can Dolphins Stay Out of Water?

A common question that is usually asked is “can dolphins breathe underwater?” The answer is no, dolphins can’t breathe underwater – but although dolphins need to […]
Blue whale jumping out of water on Long beach whale watching cruise

How Do Whales and Dolphins Sleep?

Whales and dolphins are some of the most majestic marine mammals in the ocean. Mammals both on sea and land share similar characteristics including the need […]
Up close orca whale on Los Angeles whale watching cruise

Do Whales Have Eyelids?

There are so many things that we do not know about the animals we share this planet with, and as humans, it is natural for us […]
Humpback whale pod on Los Angeles whale watching cruise

Do Whales Drink Water?

Sea creatures are something that fascinate almost all of us from an early age — take any child to an aquarium and they will let you […]
blue whales on Long Beach whale watching cruise

Whale Identification: How To Identify At Sea

Whale watching is an incredible tourist attraction in all parts of the world. Millions a year flock to marvel at the magnificent sight of these marine […]
gray whales on whale watching Los Angeles tour

Facts About the Gray Whale

The grey whale, also known as the California gray whale, Pacific gray whale, or gray back whale, is part of the baleen whale species of the […]
blue whale blow hole on whale watching long beach cruise

What is a Whale Spout?

If you’ve ever been on a whale watching tour before, you may have had the opportunity to see water spray and shoot up above the surface […]
blue whale underwater on Los Angeles whale watching cruise

Grey Whale Vs. Blue Whale: A Comparison Guide

The grey whale and the blue whale are some of the ocean’s most enamored species. Each of these incredible whale species has its very own characteristics […]
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