| Whale watching can be one of the most amazing | | | | will see a boardwalk that stretches from the bluffs to |
| experiences. Not only is it a good educational trip it is | | | | the shoreline. This is the perfect place to whale watch. |
| also wonder when you are able to witness and | | | | 3. Lookout County Park in Santa Barbara. |
| experience the grace and power of one out oceans | | | | This is a huge recreation park and is very family |
| most loved animal. When money is tight you may not | | | | friendly. There are picnic tables and a recreation area |
| want to spend a lot on renting a boat or chartering a | | | | with a playground and restrooms. This spot can get |
| whale watching tour. In southern California you don't | | | | quite busy on summer days so if you are looking for a |
| have to. There are plenty of places to go up and | | | | more secluded area I would suggest another location. |
| down the coast of Southern California and whale | | | | Also be sure to visit on a clear day and you will be |
| watch without setting foot on a boat. This is a perfect | | | | able to see the Channel Islands. |
| opportunity to take the whole family out for a day of | | | | 4. Point Dume State Beach and Preserve in Malibu. |
| whale watching while staying on a budget. This is also | | | | This is a huge preserve stretching to 63 acres. This |
| perfect for anyone who maybe doesn't like the ocean | | | | location has beautiful rugged bluffs and high cliffs that |
| or the idea of being on a rolling, wet boat for hours. | | | | give you a perfect vantage point. If you time your trip |
| Here is a list of the best places in Southern California | | | | right you may be able to see some of the other |
| to whale watch from the shore. | | | | residents of the preserve like coyotes, butterflies and |
| 1. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County. | | | | raccoons. |
| This state park isn't very big and is located near Big | | | | 5. Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego |
| Sur. This location has huge cliffs and towering ridges | | | | On the tip of the Point Loma Peninsula is a 160 acre |
| perfect for getting a great view of the ocean. Be sure | | | | park the people love to hike, explore and observe |
| to take the Overlook Trail. This trail runs along the top | | | | nature and wildlife. There is a whale look out just by |
| outside of the cliffs. Admission is $8 per car. | | | | the old point Loma lighthouse. This lookout provides a |
| 2. San Simeon State Park in San Luis Obispo. | | | | panoramic view of the ocean and is perfect for whale |
| This state park is in close proximity to Hearse Castle. | | | | watching. This area is also staffed by friendly and |
| To see the whales, head to the southwestern part of | | | | knowledgeable rangers who would be more than |
| the park. This is close to Moonstone Beach. There you | | | | happy to answer any questions. |