Los Angeles · WHALE WATCHING
4 tours in this guide
This is the shortlist we’d send a friend: the 4 whale watching tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Long Beach whale and dolphin cruise with Aquarium of the Pacific educators, quiet eco catamarans, and a SeaLife Guarantee if you see none.
“Weather was good and clear. Flat seas. Whales and dolphins were very cooperative and in abundance. Entire family enjoyed the day.”
Long Beach whale watching with Harbor Breeze Cruises, Aquarium naturalists, Queen Mary pass, possible whales and dolphins, plus a Sealife voucher.
“We had an amazing time at sea! The crew and the naturalist docents were knowledgeable and fun! We spotted a beautiful Fin whale and more than 100 dolphins swam and leaped and followed along the Harbor Breeze Cruise ship. What a wonderful experience!”
Tour Laguna, Newport, and Huntington with hotel pickup and a narrated whale cruise. Small group, big beach time, $99 per person.
“One of the better trips we did from Anaheim. Small tour group, hotel pickup and drop off and some nice places to visit.”
Spot whales and dolphins on a quiet San Pedro catamaran with Aquarium of the Pacific educators, port views, and a sealife guarantee.
“Its not easy to find and directions are not clear but we did make it in time. If you get motion sickness take a dramamine before, the ocean is rough and they go a ways out and they go pretty fast. My gf got motion sickness walking into the gallery but on the bow she was fine. We did get to see a ton of dolphins at the end right out of the window. The ride back is much calmer just HANG ON on the way out. The crew is very friendly and helpful. It was overall a great experience besides my girl getting sick on the ride out”
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