Every year between November and April the California Grey Whale makes its annual migration to Baja, Mex.. at Magdelena Bay ("Mag Bay"). This is an added bonus for fisherman taking trips out of San Diego as I recall countless trips spotting them on the way too and from the fishing grounds. There is plenty of deep water and food around the Coronado Islands just across the border in Mexican waters where most of our 3/4 day boats head.

See California Grey Whale, Blue Whale, Porpoise (Black-colored mammal similar to Dolphin - rouded back dorsal fin) Harbor Seals and Sea Lions are possibilities on any San Diego whale watch trip.

Taking a Whale Watch trip is a great way to test your sea legs and see if your boy or girl is prone to sea sickness and likes being out on the water. This is great preparation for the longer half and three-quarter day trips as well. The scenery is spectacular in my opinion anywhere off San Diego's coast. You can catch these trips most days no matter where you are staying in San Diego.

There are trips out of  Helgren's Sportfishing out of Oceanside Harbor in North San Diego County further South at Seaforth Sportfishing out of Quivera Basin at Mission Bay and at H&M Landing or Pt. Loma Sportfsihing on San Diego Bay near Shelter Island. H&M and Pt. Loma are closest to the San Diego Airport.

Year round there is something going on offshore San Diego and there aren't many rainy days or rough seas down here making it an excellent place to Whale Watch or Fish most every day. So get the kids and family fired up for a great and economical alternative to a sportfishing trip that everyone can enjoy.

Here's some links for more info:

H&M Landing
619-222-1144

Point Loma Sportfishing
(619) 223-1627

Seaforth Landing
619.224.3383

Seaforth Whale Watching Info -

Helgren's Sportfishing
760.722.2133

Whale Watching and Kid's Page at Helgren's