San Diego
The whale trips: gray whales migrating past all winter, blue whales feeding offshore in summer and dolphin pods running to the hundreds. Few coasts offer whales essentially year round; this one does.
Experience San Diego’s marine life on a 4-hour sailing whale watching cruise aboard a historic schooner, with expert guides and whale sighting guarantees.
Most Popular“I had an absolutely spectacular experience on the whale watching tour this past weekend with my mother! From start to finish, the staff went above and beyond—attentive, knowledgeable, and full of fascinating facts about marine life and local history. The ride was incredibly smooth (I’ve…”
Discover San Diego’s marine life with a 2-3 hour whale-watching tour. Spot whales, dolphins, and sea lions with expert guides from Mission Bay.
“We had a lovely time seeing 10 whales and a bunch of dolphins. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and Alison was a star guider.”
Experience San Diego's marine life on a 3.5-hour whale watching tour with expert guides, stunning views, and a chance to see gray whales and dolphins.
“We had the most amazing whale watch. Our guide told us that she could go out 100 times and not see the amazing animals we seen.”
Experience San Diego's wildlife up close with a 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Expert guides, scenic views, and family-friendly fun await.
“The views were great. Guide was knowledge and all boat staff very kind. Answered all our questions and actively made it an enjoyable experience! And humpback whale came out to play today!”
Experience San Diego's marine wildlife with a 4-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Sightings, expert guides, and stunning coastal views await.
“Parking is an issue..Narrators from museum only super on one level. Would have liked to hear what they were saying. Had a very nice time.”
Experience the thrill of whale and dolphin sightings on a 4-hour San Diego boat tour. Learn about marine life with expert guides, spotting whales, seals, and seabirds.
“Great tour, saw about 100 dolphins, several seals, and a fin whale. Comfortable ride and boat. The guides were very helpful.”
Discover San Diego’s marine wonders on a 3-hour whale watching cruise. Spot whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds aboard a modern boat with indoor and outdoor seating.
“An amazing experience We got to see whales and dolphins 👌🏼”
Experience intimate whale and dolphin watching in San Diego with expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and a personalized small-group adventure.
“Captain Ray has a lot of experience and he would make sure you enjoy the ride, feel safe and that you see dolphins, sea lions and many species of birds. We didn’t see any whales this time, but definitely will come back in January to…”
Experience up-close marine wildlife on San Diego’s Legacy whale watching tour. See whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds in a relaxed 3-hour adventure.
“Really nice crew, very engaging. We were fortunate to see a couple full breaches and several whales.”
Discover San Diego’s marine wildlife on a 3.5-hour whale and dolphin cruise aboard a luxury vessel, guided by expert naturalists for an unforgettable experience.
“Great experience. No whale sightings but found a super pod of dolphins! Very cool! Cam from the crew was very helpful. I started to feel sea sick inside the boat, suggested I go sit outside the cabin on a bench, immediately felt better. Thank you…”
Experience San Diego’s marine wildlife on a 3-hour small-group boat tour. Spot whales, dolphins, and sea lions with expert guides from $139.
“It was an amazing experience for a solo traveler! Was able to walk from the airport to the meeting spot, instructions were very clear on where to meet. Now being out on the water. Incredible. Our guide was very knowledgeable. When we found the whales…”
Spend 4 hours on a comfortable yacht in San Diego, spotting whales, dolphins, and sea lions. Enjoy complimentary snacks, expert guides, and stunning ocean views.
“Excellent guides. Great information. And she shared her photos, which was very helpful.”
Discover San Diego’s haunted history on the guided night tour of the Whaley House—an engaging mix of spooky tales, history, and authentic charm for around $19.
“Fun, informative and entertaining. It was great to hear the stories and learn the history of the house and early San Diego history.”
Experience San Diego's stunning marine life with a 3.5-hour luxury whale watching tour aboard the Peregrine, with expert guides and a sighting guarantee.
“Amazing whale watching experience! Great atmosphere on board and an unforgettable trip. We saw whales, dolphins, and sea lions 🐋🐬🦭. The team put in a lot of effort to make sure we had a fantastic experience. Highly recommended!”
Discover San Diego’s historic Whaley House with a self-guided tour for $14, exploring early California history and ghostly legends in around 30 minutes.
“Knowledgeable staff. Lots of stuff to look at. Unfortunately no ghosts to be seen. Probably because it was day time”
Sea caves, sails and a zoo that set the standard, all in shirtsleeve weather.