Whale watching monterey bay national marine sanctuary. Projected number of covid19 deaths in california decreases, model shows. There was a local whale watching group at the start of the trail as well which was. Bodega bay whale watching information on whale watching. Where to watch whales on the sonoma coast sonoma magazine. Do you have questions about finding other single family real estate for sale in bodega bay. Take a threehour sailing tour of bodega bay on a beautifully maintained 33 sailboat. This longtime home to a fishing boat fleet is a small, friendly, and picturesque town with a few shops. Jennn fusion, leaf group updated february 14, 2018. Bodega bay area visitor info weather whale migration. Blue whales, humpback whales, leatherback sea turtle, common dolphin, rissos dolphin, orca killer whales. Whale watching in bodega bay california coastal vacations. Check back to their site as they expand the trail into california.
The annual northtosouth gray whale migration along sonoma countys coast peaks during the winter months, with. Spacious 5br home houses for rent in bodega bay, california, united states. And consider taking a whale watch boat trip with an experienced company such as bodega bay sport fishing center, fish on charters, miss anita fishing charters, or north bay charters. Each year gray and blue whales travel south from the chukchi sea near alaska and down to baja california for winter, then back north for the summer feeding. While some gray whale begin their migration from alaskan waters in october and others dont return to alaska from baja california until june, here at point reyes national seashore, the peak of the southern migration usually occurs in midjanuary and that of the northern migration in midmarch. January is a peak time to spot one of the largest mammals on the planetthe gray whale making its migration to baja california. Pebble beach coastal access trail in the sea ranch photo. Nestled into a particularly beautiful stretch of sonoma countys expansive coastline, bodega bay is a favorite destination for bay area residents as well as travelers. Whale watching archives the official bodega bay area website. The peak months for whale watching are january through may. January marked the start of the pacific gray whales annual migration from arctic waters to baja california.
Because they feed away from the shore, theyre not easy to spot from land. Bodega head park and sonoma coast state beach phone. View 25 photos for 1812 whale ship rd, bodega bay, ca 94923 a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,111 sq. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The pregnant females go first, then the adults of breeding age, then the immature whales and finally the yearlings. Each year gray and blue whales travel south from the chukchi sea near alaska and down to baja california for winter, then.
From bodega bay north, highway 101 tightly hugs the shoreline and provides many handy pullouts. Whale watching cruises are available from most of the larger coastal towns including monterey. Keep an eye out for whales, dolphins, sea lions, and harbor seals on this adventure for groups of two to six people. Bodega head, just north of point reyes, sits high on the tip of a curving, thumblike peninsula and offers weatherflexible options. North bay charters catches salmon, rock fish, ling cod, tuna, and halibut in the deep sea. Whale watching from land if youre looking to whale watch from shore, there are many locations along the west coast from california to washington. View 1 photos for 1840 whale ship rd, bodega bay, ca 94923 a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,716 sq. Bodega bay, ca real estate bodega bay homes for sale.
Download a sonoma coast state park map or brochure. The best time for whale watching in california usa today. The only bodega bay site produced by bodega bay locals. Download the pacific gray whales resource newsletter for more information. On nice days, you can hike the coastal trails leading from the parking lot. Whale watching in bodega bay the official bodega bay. Jan 16, 2014 this pin was discovered by kathy hansen. Across the bay from bodega head, the twomilelong sandy beach at doran regional park is a popular place for beachcombing, picnicking, building sand castles, flying kites, fishing, and just relaxing. They are very active and often swim next to a boat, leaping high out of the water beside it. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. Dolphins and porpoises frequent the bay yearround and seeing several thousand is not an uncommon experience.
A scenic drive along california s northern pacific coast from leggett the san francisco. The annual southtonorth pacific gray whale migration hits its stride along the sonoma coast from late winter through spring. View 21 photos for 1846 whale ship rd, bodega bay, ca 94923 a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,838 sq. Blue whales feed off the california coast between bodega bay and san diego. Browse mls listings in bodega bay and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. California marine species migrating north with a warm water blob. Looking for a great trail near bodega bay, california.
Bodega bay whale watching package make your next vacation the best ever by staying at our boutique hotel along the california coast, an ideal spot to spot whales migrating from the chukchi sea off northern alaska to the lagoons off mexicos baja peninsula. The official bodega bay area website gateway to the california sonoma coast the official bodega bay area website the official site for the bodega bay area on the ca sonoma coast. The annual southtonorth pacific gray whale migration hits its stride along the. Bodega head bodega bay 2020 all you need to know before. Humpback whales are often curious and may swim right alongside, even rolling sideways to look up at people. We offer deep sea and inshore fishing charters throughout bodega bay, point reyes, and many other areas throughout the marin and sonoma coast. There was a local whale watching group at the start of the trail as well which was fun. Whale watching in bodega bay is very popular because there is an easily accessible high point from which to watch for whales at sonoma coast state park. Visit our horse riding at point reyes national seashore page for more information. We will be in bodega bay on march 5th, and i have received two very different responses from boat charters about the chances of seeing whales if we went out. Whale watching in sonoma county parks blog learn sonoma. Offers weekly boat trips out of porto bodega harbor febuary, march and april.
Video shows two orcas attacking whale calf off sonoma. W6 is a public beach spanning the 4miles between jenner and bodega bay. Bodega bay sports fishing center, bodega bay, 7078753344. Whale migration bodega bay the official bodega bay area. Learn more about fishing, boating, and whale watching in sonoma county. The park, at the bodega head, also provides nice restroom facilities, picnic opportunities, and other recreational opportunities to add to your whale watching adventure. Bodega charters offers two trips a day january through april. Property overview 1823 whale ship rd, bodega bay, ca 94923 is a single family home built in 1985. Whale watching in bodega bay, ca bodega bay, whale, orca. Find more info about things to do, restaurants, hotels and lodging in sonoma.
The epic migration of whales peaks from january through may, but is visible during much of the year. One site with all the information youll need to plan your next visit. We usually head straight to bodega head, a small peninsula just outside of. Whether you want to fish, see wildlife, or just relax on the pacific ocean, sonoma county charter boat companies can guide you to a memorable adventure. The aptly named whale watch point on the bluff high above the beach is the. Whale migration bodega bay giants migrate along the sonoma coast at bodega bay the epic migration of whales peaks from january through may, but is visible during much of the year. Local information, lodging, restaurants, activities, things to do and visitors guide.
Each year gray and blue whales travel south from the chukchi sea near alaska and down to baja california for winter, then back north for the summer. North bay charters, 1500 bay flat road, bodega bay, 7073370608. The rock jetty at the far end is great for fishing, crabbing, and exploring sea life. Below are just a few locations youll likely be able to see whales during migration without getting seasick. Outfitters and tours point reyes national seashore u. Does anyone if the whale watching will be good the first week of march.
Northern pacific coast california scenic drives on. Weve taken a day trip to bodega bay while staying in petaluma or sebastopol t he drive from petaluma to bodega bay takes about 30 minutes and, like many roads in sonoma county, took us past quiet farms and hills with cows and goats roaming. If you drive all the way around bodega bay to bodega head along westshore road, round the hairpin turn uphill and then right at the fork in the road, theres a nice short walk both north and south from the car park along the headland, great views back to bodega and out across the pacific, and if youre lucky a chance to see both whales and seals. If the weather is good, whales can be seen within a few hundred yards of coastal headlands, with prime viewing locations including bodega bay, bodega head and jenner in sonoma county, and mendocino headlands state park, little river and pomo bluffs park in mendocino county. The park, at the bodega head, also provides nice restroom facilities, picnic opportunities, and other recreational opportunities to add to your whale watching ad venture. Information about spotting migrating whales off the bodega bay head. Viewers in bodega bay can spot whales headed south in late december through january. Its placement not only helps to shelter bodega bay, but also attracts binocular and. Each year gray and blue whales travel south from the chukchi sea near alaska and down to baja california for winter, then back north for the summer feeding season. Video shows two orcas attacking whale calf off sonoma county coast. The north coast and the countys southern coast in bodega bay are popular areas to watch for whales in sonoma county parks.
Whale watching in sonoma county california is very popular because there are so many easily accessible prominent high points from which to watch for whales. Whale watching at point reyes point reyes national. Bodega bay is a convenient day trip from san francisco or sonoma county. There are two seasons for whale watching in monterey bay, home of a world. Whale watching at point reyes point reyes national seashore. Best of whale watching on the monterey bay as of 7. Property overview 1782 whale ship rd, bodega bay, ca 94923 is a single family home built in 1977. We also offer whale watching tours and many other excursions. Giants migrate along the sonoma coast at bodega bay. Whale migration bodega bay the official bodega bay area website giants migrate along the sonoma coast at bodega bay the epic migration of whales peaks from january through may, but is visible during much of the year.