Where to Whale Watch: 3 Top Spots
Whale hello there! The next few months are the best times for spotting the California gray whales making their journey from Alaska to Baja. Whether you want to sip wine while scanning the Pacific for telltale spouts or just sit back on a giant outcropping and wait for the whales to come to you, here are three of the top spots for a whale of a good time this winter.
That's the Point!
Whale Watch at Mori Point in Pacifica
Drive-In Whale Watching
Whale Watching at Bodega Head
North Lake Tahoe's 18 Winter Wows
18 Winter Wows in North Lake Tahoe
Star This!
Wine Tasting and Whale Watching on the Mendocino Coast
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