Los Angeles · WHALE WATCHING
Greys run south past Palos Verdes from December to April and the blues arrive in summer. These 15 compare the boats out of Newport, Long Beach and Redondo on trip length, price and what happens if nothing shows.
Spend two hours whale watching from Newport Beach, with chances to see blue whales, dolphins, sea lions, and the Newport-Laguna coast.
“We had a fun time. We saw many dolphins and sea lions and birds.”
Review of Newport Beach whale watching, with seasonal whale tips, dolphin sightings, boat details, parking advice, value, and booking guidance.
“You might not see any whales but you will definitely see some kind of ocean wildlife. We watched a pod of dolphins surf behind the wake of the boat. Pretty cool!”
Review of Long Beach whale watching with Harbor Breeze, Aquarium naturalists, dolphins, whales, comfort, value, and practical tips.
“We saw several whales but the pinnacle of our trip was the giant pod of dolphins who surrounded the boat and entertained us.”
Cruise from Newport Beach for 150 minutes of whale, dolphin, sea lion, and coastal views, with marine-life guides and a 96% sighting rate.
“We had a really great trip. All of the crew were very helpful, energetic and you could tell they love their jobs. Great experience!”
A practical Long Beach whale-watching review covering wildlife, boat comfort, harbor sights, price, parking, timing, and what to expect at sea.
“I had the most incredible experience on the Guided Whale Watching tour in Long Beach! We were lucky enough to see pods of dolphins, a gray whale, and even a humpback whale—all in one trip. Watching these animals in their natural habitat was truly awe-inspiring. They are so majestic that it’s hard to find the right words to describe the feeling. The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish, and it’s something I’ll carry with me for a long time. I would absolutely do this again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable ocean adventure. Special shout-out to Zack, our guide (I hope I have the…”
Newport Beach whale watching on a 15-person RIB, with open views, dolphins, sea lions, coastal scenery, and a strong chance of wildlife sightings.
“We were in the area for 4 days and my grandchildren said this was their favorite part❤️ Great memories! Thank you!!”
Newport Beach whale and dolphin cruise review with catamaran views, wildlife odds, practical tips, pricing, timing, and what to expect.
“The boat ride alone was worth it. We missed our appointment and were able to get on the next boat without a problem. It’s a little choppy, but calm enough to enjoy a nice trip out to sea!”
Review of Newport Beach’s 150-minute catamaran whale watch, with dolphins, blue whales, practical parking tips, crew notes, and honest value advice.
“larry took us out in the Catamaran. we got lucky this morning saw 3 whales at 3 different spots. kudos to Larry! also saw large school of dolphins. Wonderful time.”
Private Newport Beach whale and dolphin tour with Captain Nick, a fast small boat, naturalist insight, and room for six.
“Captain Nick was the absolute best!!! He was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave very specific directions (navigating the area can be tricky) which helped immensely. The boat was perfect! Smaller boat for a 5-6 person prRead more”
Review of Newport Beach’s small-group whale watch: fast 50-foot catamaran, open viewing, expert crew, dolphins, and practical parking tips.
“This was such a fun adventure. We were lucky enough to see a large pod of common dolphins as well as a whale. While the whale didn’t breach, it was fun to see even a little bit and track it. The crew made the whole experience fun. Would recommend.”
Watch whales, dolphins, seals, and coastal scenery on a 2.5-hour Newport Beach cruise with a 96 percent whale-viewing success rate.
“My family really enjoyed this trip . Staff was profesional and friendly.. Although we didn’t get to see whales this time we got to see other sea creature. Recommend 100%.”
Review of Newport Beach’s private dolphin and whale tour, with Captain Dustin, a fast 40 mph boat, coastal views, wildlife tips, and booking advice.
“Dustin went out of his way to make us comfortable. The massive amounts of common dolphins were so beautiful. I noticed there was a whale sighting later in the day unfortunately we didn’t get to observe it.”
Review of LA’s whale and dolphin cruise from San Pedro, with quiet catamarans, harbor sights, wildlife tips, prices, and practical advice.
“While we didn’t see any whales, we saw several groups of dolphins. There wasn’t very many people on the boat so that was also nice also Great time- plus it was kind of romantic”
A small-group Newport Beach whale and dolphin tour with Captain Nick, sunset views, blue whales, dolphins, sea lions, and Balboa Island tips.
“Captain Nick was great! My group had a blast. No whales but saw tons of bottle-nosed and common dolphins as well as an anchovie tornado, sea lions, and shear water birds. Would recommend to anyone. The smaller group setting was much more immersive.”
Cruise from San Pedro with expert marine educators to spot whales, dolphins, sea lions, and birds aboard a quiet catamaran.
“Es gab Sichtung von zwei Walen und hunderten Delfinen! Herz was willst du mehr!”
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