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September Whale Watching Recap: The Month of the Orca on the Oceanside Coast

If you joined us on the water this September, you already know: this was the month of the orca. Between pods of killer whales hunting right off our coast, endless displays from leaping mobula rays and flying fish, and plenty of playful common dolphins, September gave us some of the most exciting whale watching in…

August Whale Watching Recap: A Summer Unlike Any Other on the Oceanside Coast

If you joined us on the water this August, you already know — this wasn’t just a good month of whale watching in Oceanside, CA, it was one for the record books. Between the whales, the dolphins, the sharks, and the sheer amount of marine life packed into our stretch of Southern California coastline, our crew has come back to the dock buzzing after nearly every trip. Here’s a look back at everything that made this summer’s whale watching tours so memorable, and why we think fall is going to be even better. Humpback Whales Linger Along the Oceanside Coast Our humpback whale sightings this August had a different feel than usual. Rather than quick pass-through encounters, we had individual humpbacks — and several pairs — that settled into our local waters and stuck around for days, even weeks at…