Playground for the Blue Whale

113 Harbor Way, Suite 150 Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Phone: (805) 966-7107 http://www.channelislands.noaa.gov/ California protects its waters too. The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary encompasses waters off five islands extending seven miles out to sea; it is a world-class playground for fishing, kayaking, diving, and READ MORE...

Feel the Mist in Big Sur

Big Sur, CA 93920 Phone: (831) 667-2315 http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=578Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is justifiably famous for its 80-foot waterfall, cascading down granite into the surging Pacific. Located south of Carmel, the park is named after a Big Sur pioneer woman, Julia Pfeiffer Burns. Visitors can READ MORE...

Channel Islands Whale Watching

3600 Harbor Blvd Oxnard, CA 93035-4136 Phone: (805) 642-1393 http://www.islandpackers.com The waters around Channel Islands National Park offer unparalleled whale watching opportunities. If you time it right, sightings can average from four to 10 blue whales per trip. One of the most amazing natural wonders READ MORE...

San Diego Whale Watch Cruising

2825 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103-6326 Phone: (800) 668-4322 http://www.sandiegohornblower.com Print E-mail Breaching whales, spinning dolphins, and diving seabirds: A whale-watch cruise off San Diego can be one of the best wildlife shows on earth, especially December through March. Consider Hornblower Cruise’s Whale & READ MORE...

Dana Point

Clocktower Building, LaPlaza Center Dana Point, CA 92629-0012 Phone: (949) 496-1555 http://www.danapointvisitorcenter.com Grab a shore side seat to watch Dana Point’s weekend sailors cruise on by. In September catch the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival .