The Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the Newport Beach coastline from the summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea to the winter grounds of the Baja California lagoons and back again traveling along the Newport Beach coast during the months of January, February, March, April, & May. During the gray whale migration it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales a cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities. Other varieties of whales including finback whales, humpback whales, and minke whales can also be viewed along with several species of dolphin.

Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin. The marine reserve stretches along much of the Newport & Laguna Beach coastline and along with being a mecca for whale watching also offers some of the most beautiful coastline in Southern California..

Newport Landing Whale Watching provides whale watching cruises multiple times daily to view this amazing migration. Located in Newport Bay on Balboa Peninsula and just across the bay from Balboa Island. Newport Landing has provided whale watching cruises for over 30 years to visitors of Balboa/Newport Beach.

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Newport Landing Whale Watching
309 Palm Street Suite A
Newport Beach, CA 92661

Admission: $36; Special** $16 Cruise Rate with Promo Code “balboa16”
Public Information Phone: (949) 675-0551
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 pm, 1:00 pm-3:30 pm, 3:30 pm – 6:00 p.m.
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