| It's no secret. When visiting San Diego you'll find one of | | | | they will usually dive to a depth of 100 feet or more. |
| the best free things to do in San Diego is watch the | | | | They'll be beneath the surface for several minutes. |
| annual grey whale migration. | | | | Then they will breach the surface and blow. After that |
| Seen as one of nature's ultimate spectacles, the grey | | | | they'll usually do a few shallow dives before making |
| whale migration can take your breath away. | | | | another deep dive. |
| Where do the whales come from and where are they | | | | When you're grey whale watching it makes it all the |
| going? | | | | more fun and enjoyable if you can figure their patterns |
| Traveling not too far from the fabulous San Diego | | | | out. |
| beaches, this coastline is one of these great creatures | | | | Some of the best places to watch whales |
| migratory points as they travel from the cold Arctic | | | | If you're in the whale watching season and are visiting |
| waters to the warmer waters of Baja. It is there | | | | San Diego, one of the most memorable things to do in |
| where the female grey whales give birth. | | | | San Diego is watch the grey whale migration from |
| Every year approximately 26,000 grey whales make | | | | aboard a cruise ship. |
| the 10,000+ mile journey from the Arctic to Baja and | | | | There are many unbeatable deals and many cruises |
| back. This is the longest journey made by any | | | | that embark from San Diego. From H&M Landing |
| mammal on earth. | | | | to the Birch Aquarium, cruises are some of the best |
| If you've never been grey whale watching you're | | | | ways to see the beauty and tranquility of the traveling |
| missing a fantastic experience. Spotting a grey whale | | | | gray whales. |
| along the coastline is something truly memorable. It | | | | You can also see the beauty of the gray whales from |
| makes you stop for a moment and appreciate the | | | | many points along the San Diego coast. |
| grandeur of these remarkable mammals. | | | | You may want to venture to the cliffs of Torrey Pines |
| When is whale watching season? | | | | State Beach or Cabrillo National Monument on Point |
| Stop off at the Birch Aquarium in San Diego and you'll | | | | Loma to enjoy seeing the whales as they make their |
| learn that whale watching season is usually from | | | | annual journey. |
| December through March. These are the same | | | | So if you're aboard a cruise ship or watching from the |
| months that whales inhabit the waters off Hawaii. | | | | coast, watching the grey whale migration in San Diego |
| Usually they travel in groups of a dozen or more but at | | | | is something you really have to see to appreciate. |
| this time of year, as they migrate, it's not unusually to | | | | Take your family, go with your friends, venture forth |
| see pods of two or three. You can easily see these | | | | with a loved one. |
| great creatures up and down the San Diego coast as | | | | Whale watching is inspirational and exciting. And all you |
| they are somewhat slow swimmers. | | | | have to do is plan your day to relax and enjoy |
| Can you spot their patterns? | | | | everything that both nature and the beauty of the gray |
| Whales often follow a set pattern. During their swim | | | | whale provide. |