Take advantage of discount sanctuary cruise whale watching tickets by booking one nights stay at our santa cruz hotel, inn at pasatiempo in santa cruz, ca. Whale watching monterey style means you get the experience of a lifetime. Velocity, stagnaro sport fishing, charters and whale. Whale watching santa monica was designed for residents and visitors who are looking to take a whale watching excursion.
To make the monterey and santa cruz area even more appealing, the whale watching season is the longest in the state of california, lasting more or less all year. As for seasickness, you will be in monterey bay, not the pacific ocean, so the water will be calmer. Its nutrientrich water is home to hundreds of species of marine life as well as a wide variety of seabirds. Every day on the bay is different and were always excited to see whats next and share the experience with our passengers were often told our enthusiasm is contagious. Santa cruz, ca the monterey bay is teeming with whales, especially blue whales, proving a boon for local whale watching businesses. Santa cruz, california to us, whale sculptures in this pose always look beached and dead. Some of the best whale watching firms serving santa monica whale watching enthusiasts even post this information on their websites to help potential clients make the best choices. Santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters facebook. Scheduled on selected days during the summerfall season.
California sea lions, harbor seals, northern right whale dolphin, pacific whitesided dolphins. Santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters home. San diego provides the perfect launching point for a whale watching tour in california. Take a look at our california whale watching seasons and pricing information for your trip. Sf bay whale watching provides whale watching and natural history expeditions from san francisco bay to the gulf of the farallones national marine sanctuary.
Learn more about santa cruz whale watching tours by visiting our other website. Special trips emphasizing killer whales take place in april and may. Hop aboard a whale watching tour and see why the santa barbara channel is one of the best venues in the world for spotting sea life. Stagnaro sport fishing, charters and whale watching cruises, santa cruz and monterey bay, california ca.
See allday whale watch trips in killer whale season for details. 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. Since many santa cruz boat tours only operate during specific seasons, call ahead to make sure tours are operating before making plans. Migratory whales, including grays, blues, and humpbacks, can all be spied off the coast here at different times of year, and dolphins, sea otters, and seals are observed year round. Morning and evening tours are available, private tours too.
And be sure to dine at gilda stagnaros family restaurant before or after your ocean adventure. Weve rounded up five incredible whalewatching spots along the pacific, from alaska to hawaii. We only take 30 passengers per trip to allow for more personal time with the crew and comfort while riding on board. Whale watching in santa cruz ca santa cruz whale watching. Sea spirit is the premier whale watching and great white shark adventures on the monterey bay. We spotted harbor seals, bird life, sea otters and a whale with. Apr 19, 2011 a beautiful day with fog, mist and sunshine to explore the waters around santa cruz. Blue ocean whale watching run a strict data protection policy click here for further information.
Trips depart daily from the wharf in monterey, where passengers can expect to see humpbacks during. Faqs discovery whale watch monterey bay, santa cruz. Our whale watch is an owneroperated business 99% of the time. We only saw dolphins on our trip, no whales, so as advertised, captain jim and kate invited us to come back for another trip at no charge. Best santa cruz tours is your guide to land, sea and air tours of this uniquely scenic area, as well as other attractions of interest. Best whale watching in southern california, santa barbara. Dock i santa cruz, california 95062 santa cruz harbor. Click here to learn more about tours annual santa cruz fireworks display. Whichever your choice, todays fourth generation stagnaro charter boats will surely make your trip fun and memorable. Monterey ca whale watching santa cruz whale watching. Trips depart several times a day yearround from beautiful newport beach and allow for great opportunities to view marine life in their natural habitat. Santa cruz county is located between san francisco and monterey on californias central coast.
Whale watching in monterey bay offers seven different species of whales and. Santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters, santa cruz, california. Or, if it is more convenient, take a boat from stagnaro bros. The stagnaro family has been serving the santa cruz area for over a century when italian patriarch cottardo stagnaro settled in santa cruz in 1879. If you want to have less impact on energy consumption and the world ecology while your enjoying, living and learning, sanctuary cruises is the clear choice for marine wildlife tours on the monterey bay. Santa cruz has enough pacific shoreline that it has seen its share of unfortunate strandings. One way to view some of these species up close is on one of the areas whale. Southern california carlsbad is known as the village by the sea, due to its proximity to the glistening pacific ocean. The whales of monterey bay santa cruz whale watching. Santa cruz whale watching safaris great white shark tours. Santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters home facebook.
This tour offers you the rare opportunity of watching whales and dolphins in their natural environment. Our primary whale watch vessel is the sur randy which measure 53ft in length and carries up to 45 passengers. California is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Current monterey bay and santa cruz fishing reports. Best whale watching tours in santa cruz, ca santa cruz whale watching, sea spirit ocean safari, sea goddess whale watching, stagnaro charter boats. There is also an increased chance of spotting killer whales in march, april, and may. Its one of the most amazing wildlife migrations on the planet. Buffeted by the santa cruz mountains and monterey bay, santa cruz attractions offer a variety of activities for the entire family. Top 10 best whale watching tours in santa cruz, ca last. Velocity is one of the only charter boats in northern california equipped with passenger bunks and comfortable highback seating. Sanctuary cruise whale watching package santa cruz hotel. We also have the most fuel efficient boat on the bay. The first time occurs from december through mid february when they are migrating south from the cold arctic waters of the bering sea to their winter calving grounds off of the baja peninsula.
Whale watching in santa cruz ca stagnaro charters 831 4270230. Youll be taken to the yacht harbor of puerto colon, where. To make the monterey and santa cruz area even more appealing, the whalewatching season is the longest in the state of california, lasting more or less all year. Peak migration usually occurs mid january and mid march. 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. Santa cruz sport fishing, private fishing charters and whale. Below are just a few locations youll likely be able to see whales during migration without getting seasick. We have two vessels we use for whale watching and are happy to introduce our third vessel as of the 2019 season. You wont find this level of customer service anywhere else. Whale watching in monterey bay is an amazing experience. Our boats discovery whale watch monterey bay, santa cruz. Kate is a member of the whale entanglement team and has assisted in several whale rescues.
Whale watching from land if youre looking to whale watch from shore, there are many locations along the west coast from california to washington. Twice every year over 20,000 gray whales pass through our waters off of santa cruz. Santa cruz harbor gateway to the monterey bay national. No matter when you go, youre likely to see one or more whale species, which may be migrating through the area or feeding in the bay. The harbor provides permanent moorage for approximately 1,200 wetberthed and 275 drystored vessels and offers both residents and visitors access to a variety of recreational and commercial opportunities. Several companies offer whalewatching cruises with common sightings of gray whales and.
Provide personalized trips for groups up to 30 passengers. Join us for an exciting marine mammal wildlife trip along the san francisco bay and the northern. One of the few whalewatching vessels to depart from the santa cruz harbor, the chardonnay ii is a 70foot luxury sailing yacht that offers whale watching tours each february through aprilthe season during which gray whales pass through monterey bay on their epic annual journey from mexico to alaska. Come to beautiful santa cruz, california and join us on an ocean safari aboard the 50 motor vessel sea spirit venturing out into the beautiful monterey bay in the heart of the monterey bay marine sanctuary. Guaranteed whale sightings or your next trip is free. These massive, itinerant mammals travel from feeding grounds in the bering sea to mating and breeding lagoons along baja california in mexico. Shes been a whale watching naturalist on boats in the monterey bay since 2008 and goes shorebased whale watching on her days off seriously.
As said in my answer to the same question above, moss landing is the best place to go whale watching, because the whales have been in this area this year. Faqs discovery whale watch monterey bay, santa cruz, san. Approximately 20,000 whales pass by the santa cruz coast south and then north again in a 5month period. Best 30 whale watching tours in santa cruz, ca with.
Theres a reason why the santa barbara channel is one of the west coasts best areas for whale watching. A beautiful day with fog, mist and sunshine to explore the waters around santa cruz. Each year, about 20,000 gray whales make an epic 6,000mile journey between alaska and mexicoand then back again. Stagnaro charters presents yearround whale watching trips on monterey. Her experienced crew is dedicated to making your ocean adventure fun and memorable. Venture quest kayaking venture questscenic and wildlife. There are many reasons to go whale watching and for santa monica whale watching enthusiasts, whale watching from the nearby destination goes on throughout the year.
This 34 hour trip focuses on the annual migration of the california gray whale. Todays groupon puts your whale fandom to the test with a 3. If youre planning on going whale watching in the northern part of california, from marin county to the oregon border, this guide includes all the best places to go, when to go, and how to see some of the worlds biggest creatures as they swim just off the california coast. Not as many whales as the open water tour, but this tour features the calmer waters of the monterey bay off santa cruz cove. We spotted harbor seals, bird life, sea otters and a whale with her calf.
Owning a fancy whale scarf is all well and good, but opportunities to wear it are rare. Venture quest kayaking of santa cruz offers a unique opportunity to explore the monterey bay national marine sanctuary from a kayak. The whales of monterey bay santa cruz whale watching by. Find watching tips for humpback and blue whales that can be found around the channel islands.
Board a boat tour from the wharf for whalewatchinggrays, blues, or humpbacks, depending on the time of yearor take a winding drive in the santa cruz. Whale watching in ventura ca is great way to spend your day. The santa cruz beach boardwalk, monterey bay aquarium and the mystery spot have long drawn tourists and residents alike. Whale watching santa monica visitors newport landing. All of our boats are slightly smaller than other companies in our area. The main whale watching tour boat from newport landing was built for the primary purpose of providing whale watching tours to guests and residents of santa monica. Rv camping at santa cruz watsonville, ca koa camp grounds duration. Southern california whalewatching tours depart from most harbors along the coast. While santa cruz gets thumbsup for its hangloose surf scene, oceanfront amusement park, flawless beach, and classic wooden pier, theres another giant treasure lurking just beneath the surface. Rent a kayak or join us on a guided tour and enter the realm of sea otters, seals, sea lions, pelicans, dolphins, whales and a variety of other bird and marine wildlife. Year round whale watching and a whale watch guarantee available. Sf bay whale watching whale watching tours in san francisco.
Monterey ca whale watching santa cruz whale watching by. Her spacious walkaround deck and exterior seating make her a great choice for fishing, whale watching and scenic tours. Blue ocean whale watchs top priorities are passenger safety, respect for wildlife, and having fun. There is a european feel to the town where visitors can enjoy a variety of unique events and activities. The rare rissos dolphin combined with other species of dolphin and sea lions are viewed regularly on newport landings whale watching tours. Where to go whale watching in the western usa visit the usa.
Long beach, newport beach, dana point, oceanside, and san diego all offer whalewatching. Please note that you can unsubscribe at anytime and our policy is not to send you any unsolicited emails. Whale watching in santa barbara outdoor activities. Whale watching monterey and santa cruz what to know. Apr 30, 2017 rv camping at santa cruz watsonville, ca koa camp grounds duration. Our whale watching tours depart from the santa cruz north harbor.
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