Vacation whale watching activities in california expedia. The grey whales in the bay here are often younger whales that have stopped to rest or feed during their 6000 mile migration from mexico to alaska. Team scavenger hunt tour for up to 12 people from puzzling adventures 50% off. Check out these tours with your four legged companion. In santa barbara and ventura county, trips are offered yearround with the. Morning and evening tours are available, private tours too. Gray whales spotted from ventura county coast as they make their way north for the summer. Whale watching in california come and experience californias yearround whale fest. A young humpback whale that got itself stuck in a california harbor found its way out overnight, according to the ventura harbor patrol. Whale watching on the california coast california beaches. The sunset kidd whale watching santa barbara sunset kidd. We are lucky to have so much marine life bringing splashes and adventure to the waters off venturas coast.
Jan 10, 2018 a memorable adventure for visitors and locals of all ages observe one of natures most majestic gentle giants on a whale watching excursion off the beautiful oxnard coast. Cheese plate and wine for two or four at the 805 bar and grilled cheese 50% off. Top 10 best whale watching tours in ventura, ca last updated. Fishing charters and whale watching charters in eureka, humboldt county, california. Enjoy the beauty of the ocean with a relaxing ocean sightseeing and whale watching charter.
Check out our list of mustdo water activities in ventura county coast. Listed below are the best places to watch whales from the shore in southern california. Whale watching from the land usually requires the use of binoculars. Best places for whale watching from shore in southern california. Californias channel islands, located just off the coast of santa barbara and ventura, are a national park dreamcometrue for marine nature lovers. Whale watching ventura harbor villageventura harbor village.
Over 40 years later, island packers is still a familyrun company with a warm, friendly attitude. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Buy tickets online or call 949 6731434 to schedule a cruise. Within minutes of leaving the newport jetty, there is a good chance of sighting whales. Both jail facilities are modern, clean, and professional working environments. Yearround visitors are greeted by dolphins, sea lions, and harbor seals, but it is the whales that often spark the most excitement.
May 21, 2017 a young humpback whale that got itself stuck in a california harbor found its way out overnight, according to the ventura harbor patrol. Even if a gray, blue, or humpback whale doesnt make an appearance, the tour boat captains can. Ventura county home to towns like ventura, ojai, camarillo, and oxnard is also home to a vibrant restaurant scene that includes places that have been around for decades and new restaurants offering the latest in fine dining. No matter what your plans may be during your visit, this street map of oxnard will help you find your way around. Southern california whalewatching tours depart from most harbors along the coast. Threehour whalewatching cruise for one, two, or four with channel islands whale watching up to 51% off. We encourage all prospective applicants to participate in at least one jail tour during the application process. Island adventures holds the industrys highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. Island packers cruises cruising the california channel. Whale watching boat tour admission for one, two, four, or six from ventura whale watching up to 53% off. Massive humpback whale gets stuck in ventura harbor. Let a local show you and your dog the dogfriendly secrets of your destination. They are also the authorized concessionaire for transportation to the national park through 2021.
From the far north to the mexican border, californias pristine waters play center stage to muchloved visitors such as humpbacks and orcas, as well as gray whales, who follow the entire coast on their yearly migration. Newport landing runs whale watching excursions seven days a week all year long. The santa barbara channel that runs along oxnards shore is a diverse highway of migrating whales and dolphins throughout the year. Ventura county is flanked by rugged mountains to the north and east and rests in a coastal plain and valley. With a unique coastal charm all its own, discover your next favorite california destination by downloading this map today. Daveys locker runs whale watching tours out of newport harbor. Best whale watching tours in ventura, ca island packer cruises, dougs channel island tours, channel islands dolphin adventures, channel islands. Threehour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four with channel islands whale watching up to 51% off. Driving directions ventura harbor island packers cruises.
Every new deputy sheriff will serve within one of our custody facilities prior to being assigned to patrol. View our island trips for details on day trips, camping, island activities and special trips. Not as many whales as the open water tour, but this tour features the calmer waters of the monterey bay off santa cruz cove. Please subscribe to our enewsletter to get the latest classes, virtual tours, games. One advantage of whale watching trips out of newport harbor is this section of orange county coast marine sanctuary. Santa barbara for whale watching why whale watching in santa barbara as opposed to any other california location.
While the museum of ventura county sites are closed until further notice, mvc is. Ventura, california travel and vacation guide visitor. Here comes the whale watching adventure an event to remember in oxnard, california. Of the 78 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises in the world, 29 have been spotted near the channel islands national marine sanctuary. Each year, thousands of gray whales make the trek from mexico lagoons to the arctic.
Each year while the city is still aglow from the christmas lights festivals and lanes, whale watching season takes place off the coast of oxnard, with a show to rival any nature can provide. The channel islands national marine sanctuary is a beautiful place where 29 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises have been seen. Whale watching has a long tradition in california with the first tours taking place. Seeing these amazing mammals upclose and personal is a must for any nature lover. Sport fishing in humboldt county whale watching eureka. Its no fluke that our tour has been voted the best in the northwest for years. Contact us with your group size and wed be more than happy to provide you a quote. On an ecofriendly catamaran, glide through san francisco bay and under the golden gate bridge to reach the open pacific, where youll keep your eyes peeled for humpback and gray whales, as well as marine life like dolphins and seals. Ventura whale watching deals in ventura, ca groupon. Our skippers are known for their ability to find gray whales, killer wwhales, dolphins, turtles, porpoises and more. Southern california whale watching at its finest we offer whale watching excursions during the annual gray whale migration. For whale watching, southern california with santa barbara, ventura county.
Things to look for include blowholes, plumes of wet air that shoot up into the air, and fluking as the whales tail rise from the water before they make a dive. At island adventures, we pride ourselves on being the most experienced and dedicated whale watching company in washington state. Island packers, ventura countys official concessionaire to the channel islands national park, provides 3 12hour, nonlanding narrated trips. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures. Whalewatching tours that run between the ventura coast and the channel islands are almost always eventful. Island packers visits all five of the islands that make up the channel islands national park and national marine sanctuary. Whether you are in the mood for oysters rockefeller, fish tacos, lobster, clams, halibut, salmon, or famous fish nchips ventura harbor village offers an ocean side setting with a variety of cuisines. Map of oxnard find your way around oxnard and ventura county.
We did have one afternoon open and came upon a whale watching tour as we checked out the ventura harbor. Island packers offers gray whale watching trips from late december through midapril from ventura harbor while blue and humpback whale watching trips are available from midjune through midseptember. Late december through april coincides with the california gray whale annual migration along the orange county coastline. Our home office is located in the ventura harbor and our satellite office is in the channel islands harbor in oxnard. Join island packers or ventura sportfishing for yearround whale watching and view the beautiful wildlife in the east santa barbara channel. Condor express best whale watching in southern california. Our east west coastline, fringed with spectacular looming coastal mountains, protects the coastline from the pacific storms. Did you know the first baseball match in ventura county happened in 1873 or that 40ft whale skeletons were. California the best tips for whale watching in california whaletrips. The pacific ocean extends south and west and provides access to the channel islands, also part of ventura county. Whales splash around ventura entertaining onlookers eight months out of the year.
Every week, they run dozens of whale watching tours, harbor cruises, and excursions to the channel islands national park and marine sanctuary. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best ventura county coast cruises around. The ventura harbor village offers additional shopping, dining, and seaside activities. Island packers offers gray whale watching trips from late december through. Your intheknow guide to socal cultural destinations, will prep you on the way and lead homebound bus discussions about your fascinating encounters. Guide to whale watching off the coast of oxnard visit oxnard.
Plan your visit ventura harbor villageventura harbor village. Jul 03, 2015 on saturday, september 26, seeag students for ecoeducation and agriculture is pleased to invite the public to visit and tour over 20 working farms in ventura county for the 2015 ventura county farm day. Long beach, newport beach, dana point, oceanside, and san diego all offer whalewatching. Company events and large groups may find our private charter whale watching option very attractive. Kayak tours channel islands adventure company kayaking. An ecofriendly boat built specially for safety around wildlife. Whale watching charter boats that run between the ventura coast and the channel islands are practically guaranteed to be successful. The county is also home to a bounty of lush wineries and numerous artisanal food products made from local ingredients. So to respect their protective nature, we strive to keep our vessel seaward of the mother whale. My wife and i on a business trip to california for 4 days.
The 10 best ventura county coast tours tripadvisor. Orca whales channel islands ventura california youtube. In response to the santa barbara city councils emergency proclamation and the recent guidance from the california department of health, condor express whale watching is temporarily shutting down all operations including whale watching tours and charter boat excursions until further notice. The crystal clear pacific channel waters, breathtaking cliffs, abundant wildlife, and mild weather combine to lure expert kayakers and novices alike to explore their natural wonders. Tour a real working farm in ventura county on september. Complete information on companies offering sightseeing tours and other guided activities in ventura, california. Channel islands harbor gears up for whale watching season park. Mar 28, 2015 my wife and i on a business trip to california for 4 days.