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When do the California gray whales pass San Diego on their annual migration from Alaska to the Lagoons of Baja California?Whale watching season traditionally takes place from mid-December to mid-March. Over 15,000 of these peaceful "giants of the sea" make the trek from the chilly Alaskan seas to the warm water breeding lagoons of Baja California. During mid-January, as many as 200 whales have been counted off the San Diego coast. Several companies offer whale watching tours and excursions for up close viewing of the whales. Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma and the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla also offer viewing areas.
Where can I learn about the California Gray Whales?Cabrillo National Monument, situated on the panoramic Point Loma peninsula, offers a glassed-in observatory from which to spot the whales, examine whale exhibits and listen to a taped narration describing characteristics of these popular mammals. During January & February, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrates the season with "WhaleFest" offering an excellent opportunity to learn about these leviathans. The San Diego Natural History Museum has a permanent exhibit on whales.
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