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“Such a lovely day out on the water. The crew of the America made sure that everyone on board was having a wonderful time. We saw a gray whale and her calf migrating south, hundreds of dolphins and sea lions. Crew was professional and knowledgeable…”
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.
“The tour was great, although we didn't get to see the grey whale, we did see a pod of Dolphins, sealions and different seabirds and the day was sunny and gorgeous. perfect time to be out on the ocean.”
Experience San Diego's wildlife up close with a 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Expert guides, scenic views, and family-friendly fun await.
“Unfortunately we saw no whales, but being out on the open ocean was fabulous!!”
Experience San Diego's marine wildlife with a 4-hour whale and dolphin cruise. Sightings, expert guides, and stunning coastal views await.
“Informative and fun way to explore the bay. Perfect for families or a date.”
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.
“We saw two gray whales, hundreds of birds amd dolphins. It was a great family experience in San Diego.”
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.
“Had a perfect experience on this trip and so glad we did it. Ray was truly amazing providing details about San Diego, the coast, the animals, "the competition"... he's got some stories, and also his own past that made the entire experience very enjoyable. Not…”
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.
“Nice outing, got to see 5 whales and 2 sealions in the water. Would be a much better experience if they're wasn't so many people. The loud beer drinking Germans didn't help the overall experience much, but the boat did sell them the beer. We…”
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.
“Super smooth ride, very easy going. They made sure we saw a whale, even in November off season! Places to sit in side and outside, very comfortable.”
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.
“Unfortunately we were unable to find a whale but it was a blast. The boat was a 6 seater zodiac which in itself was fun. We did see a dolphin and many sea lions close up. The captain, Kyle, was informative and humorous. I highly…”
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.
“The Whaley House tour was a fascinating and slightly spooky experience! Hunny, our guide, was fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the house and the Whaley family, sharing intriguing details and captivating stories. His enthusiasm and engaging storytelling really brought the house…”
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.
“Staff members were super nice, the boat tour was great and we have seen three grey whales and a lot of dolphins!”
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.
“Shep was GREAT! So informative and made our experience so much better knowing the fascinating history.”
Sea caves, sails and a zoo that set the standard, all in shirtsleeve weather.