Whales By Season

Southern California is home to many different whale species throughout the year, some of which are migratory, and others are year-round residents. Here are some of the most common whale species you may see in Southern California during different seasons:

• Gray whales: These whales migrate south from their feeding grounds in Alaska to breed and give birth in the warmer waters off the coast of Baja California. They can often be seen on their way south in December, and on their return journey north in February.

• Blue whales: These are the largest animals on earth, and they migrate northward from their winter breeding grounds in Mexico to feed on krill in the productive waters off the California coast. They are usually seen in April and May.
• Humpback whales: These whales also migrate north from their winter breeding grounds in Mexico, and can be seen off the coast of Southern California from late March through early December.

• Fin whales: These whales are the second-largest animals on earth, and can be seen off the coast of Southern California during the summer months, when they feed on krill and other small prey.
• Minke whales: These are the smallest baleen whales, and they can sometimes be seen in Southern California during the summer months.

• Gray whales: As mentioned earlier, gray whales can be seen on their return journey north in September and October.
• Blue whales: Some blue whales can still be seen feeding off the coast of Southern California in September and October, but their numbers start to decline as they migrate south for the winter.

 

 

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