Looking for something fun, unique and educational to do with your family? How about a whale watching tour leaving right out of Newport Beach? Newport Landing Whale Watching has provided whale watching cruises for over 30 years. With backgrounds in marine biology, their captains offer descriptive narrations that make the whale watching experience a rich one.
And, Newport Landing Whale Watching has a stellar deal running today on Plum District! Only $15 for a 2.5 hour group whale watching tour! Click HERE for more info and to purchase this deal.
I asked the representative to tell me a little about these sea creatures and about their tours…here is what he said!
Did you know the California Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal?
Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the west coast of North America from the summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea to the winter grounds of the Baja California lagoons and back again along the Orange County coast during the months of January, February, March, April, & May.
During the gray whale migration it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales a cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities. Click HERE to see their “Dolphin & Whale Count” log by date.
The waters surrounding Newport Harbor offer deep nutrient rich waters which draw not only Gray Whales but all types of dolphins, seals, fish, and numerous other marine creatures. The underwater Newport Canyon running very close to shore brings nutrient rich waters incredibly close as a result Gray whales are often seen just outside the harbor entrance.
The Laguna Beach coastline is just south of Newport Harbor and offers some of the most beautiful coastline of Southern California. The gray whales seem to enjoy the beauty of the coastline as well. Most whale watching cruises take in the scenic backdrops of Laguna Beach while viewing the gentle giants just a few hundred yards from shore. Due to the geography of the orange county coastline, surrounding Newport Harbor, the ocean conditions are comparable to a fresh water lake with very calm/flat seas, which allows whale watchers to fully enjoy the amazing migration.
Newport Landing takes great pride in sharing the magical experience of whale watching.
Sounds like so much fun! Again, click here to purchase, and after purchasing your voucher call (949) 675-0551 for reservations and mention your Plum District voucher numbers for each ticket purchased.
{Disclosure: Tiny Oranges is a Plum District affiliate and Newport Landing Whale Watching is a
Tiny Oranges Sponsor.}
my kids love this!