| If you want to check out whales in their natural habitat | | | | natural habitat and it is a life experience that won't |
| then Newport Landing Whale Watching is for you. The | | | | soon be forgotten. There are cruises that are open to |
| trips leave from Newport Beach daily and there are | | | | the public or large groups may choose a private |
| various whale watching departure times to choose | | | | charter. |
| from. It only takes a few minutes from Los Angeles to | | | | Each cruise is narrated by crew members and they |
| reach the departure site in Orange County. With tours | | | | will be able to ask any question you may have about |
| being offered year round you should have no problem | | | | the tour, the marine animals you see, or more. Make |
| finding a time to see the whales. | | | | sure to bring your camera because there are photo |
| The best time to see the Grey Whale is when it is | | | | opportunities that you surely won't want to miss! |
| migrating during the months of December through April. | | | | Prices depend on whether it is for an individual or a |
| Since the Newport Harbor is so close to Laguna | | | | group, but are regularly $30 for adults. There are three |
| Beach, where hundreds of Grey Whales pass during | | | | trips per day October through May and five trips per |
| their migration, it is easy to plan a time where you will | | | | day June through September so be sure to find a date |
| surely see lots of whales. | | | | that works for you! Tours last about 2.5 to 3 hours. |
| If you are available May through November then you | | | | There is a website that has great information on USA |
| will more likely to see blue whales, finback whales, | | | | Vacations and Unique Travel Spots Listed State By |
| dolphin pods numbering in the thousands, sharks, seals, | | | | State and Season, the website is called: Seasonal |
| killer whales, and more. Of course, you will likely see | | | | Vacation Spots, and can be found at this url: |
| other marine creatures during this time of the year as | | | | By Robert W. Benjamin |
| well. The whale watching cruises at Newport Landing | | | | You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter, or |
| are excellent and are perfect for families, friends, | | | | on your web site as long as it is reprinted in its entirety |
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| Anyone will enjoy seeing these marine animals in their | | | | or grammar corrections. |