Posted by Richard Hahn on February 2, 2016 at 10:23 AM
Good day, we are planning a trip to the coast this coming May, which will be a honeymoon for us. I am interested in a location to observe and photograph seals, sea lions, otters, whales and what ever else possible. Originally we were going to go to San Diego but I am realizing this is probably not the place to be for the above.
Any suggestions for the above and any other sea life or wildlife would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Rich Hahn
Posted by Bob Miller on February 2, 2016 at 1:44 PM
Hey Rich- Have you mis-posted? This may be better in the CNP forum or as a members lounge post.
Posted by Don Grall on February 14, 2016 at 12:39 PM
Hi Rich,
Big Sur and north through Monterey Bay to San Francisco have the best concentrations of all 4 species. Morro Bay would be the furthest south for sea otters. Elkhorn Slough (Moss Landing) and Monterey Bay Aquarium area is best for sea otters. Keep in mind that federal law prevents you from getting closer than 200 feet in the wild. But at MBA wild otters can often be seen much closer along their shoreline. Humpbacks and Blue Whales can be seen near Monterey, May through Sept, and mid-Dec through April gray whales migrate between Mexico and Alaska. Ano Nuevo north of Santa Cruz is very good for sea lions and elephant seals.
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2 repliesAny suggestions for the above and any other sea life or wildlife would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Rich Hahn
Big Sur and north through Monterey Bay to San Francisco have the best concentrations of all 4 species. Morro Bay would be the furthest south for sea otters. Elkhorn Slough (Moss Landing) and Monterey Bay Aquarium area is best for sea otters. Keep in mind that federal law prevents you from getting closer than 200 feet in the wild. But at MBA wild otters can often be seen much closer along their shoreline. Humpbacks and Blue Whales can be seen near Monterey, May through Sept, and mid-Dec through April gray whales migrate between Mexico and Alaska. Ano Nuevo north of Santa Cruz is very good for sea lions and elephant seals.