Top California Whale Watching

This was an amazing whale tour! We saw sperm whales and blue whale, which was an interesting occurrence since our guide had not seen sperm whales during his 10 year tenure. We came during early-mid June and it seems like that’s the best time to go! We saw a lot of humpbacks, dolphins, sea lions, and other species of whale. It was a beautiful trip and once in a lifetime. For four hours and with a great crew, this was fantastic. My family and I were so excited and happy!!

Much to see & eat along pier. Arrive early to find parking. Bring sweater, beanie, mitts, etc. to stay warm, you may get wet when in front of boat lower deck. Our 3:30pm departure time was very cold trip, mid-June. We saw Sperm Whale, Blue Whale, Grey Whale, Fin Whale and dolphins that swim right along boat. First 1-1.5 hours nothing, then all of the sudden there were sightings all around boat. Very cool to see with 7 year old son. Complimtary seasick pills for adults & ginger candy for kids given prior to departure. Several passengers sick once boat stopped for viewing. Crew was nice & very informative on Monterrey Bay Marine life. Total trip 3 hours.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Whale Watching Experience We had an absolutely fantastic experience. From start to finish, the trip was professional, well organised, and exceeded our expectations. The crew were knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about marine life. A special thank you to Alex, Hannah, and Daelyn, who made the experience even more enjoyable with their enthusiasm, knowledge, and willingness to answer questions throughout the trip. The highlight was seeing whales in their natural habitat, something that was truly unforgettable for our family. The crew did an excellent job of helping everyone spot wildlife and sharing interesting information about the animals and the local area. The boat was comfortable, well maintained, and the atmosphere on board was relaxed and welcoming. You could tell the team genuinely cared about making sure every guest had a great experience. This was one of the highlights of our California trip and something we will remember for a long time. We would highly recommend Dana Wharf Whale Watching to anyone visiting the area and would happily book again on our next visit. Thank you to the entire team for an amazing day on the water.