Whale Watching Packages
With some 20,000 gray whales migrating North along our coastline from birthing grounds in Mexico to their winter home in Alaska, there will be plenty of whales to view from boat or shore. Come witness these amazing and beautiful mammals first hand. It is an experience you will not soon forget.
Whales can be seen occasionally year round, but are most likely to be seen from December through the first part of April. Whale watching trips are available depending on weather as early as January. Please call for more information. 707-964-6699
Amazing 2 hour cruises! $45 per person.
A Whale of a Deal
Come stay at the beautiful Emerald Dolphin Inn and enjoy a special discounted lodging package while experiencing the most amazing journey at sea! Come aboard and witness the magnificent Gray Whale up close and personal. It will surly be the most exhilarating and memorable adventure.
Stay 3 nights and save even more!!
Call today for pricing for the dates you wish to come see the whales!
Please call in advance to ensure whale watching excursions are available during your visit.
Toll free: 1-866-964-6699
Please note: Discounted packages are not available during holiday or event weekends, however, Whale watching tickets can still be booked!
Mendocino Whale Festivals
Please Note: The Annual Whale Festivals are currently postponed until 2023, but Please ask us about Whale watching trips - available at $50 per person with any one of the charter boats.
Mendocino, Calif . - Explore the beautiful village of Mendocino where there are plenty of whales to view from the surrounding Mendocino Headlands State Park, while tasting chowder and wine, and discovering art exhibits, local shops and Inns.
Major Events Include:
- Wine Tasting (Saturday only) Taste some of Mendocino County’s finest varietals.
- Chowder Tasting (Saturday only) Sample chowder from some of the best chefs on the coast.
- Whale Watching Docent-led whale watch walks
- Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
Please Note: Point Cabillo Light Station will give lens tours, on-site docents will be available to answer questions, help visitors find whales and tell stories about the Station and its history.
Whale Festival Attractions Through Out The Month:
-Whale Watching Charter Boat Tours
(Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg)
-Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
-Horseback Riding
-MacKerricher State Park Docent led Whale Walks
-Walking Whale Watching Tours at the Botanical Garden
-“Whale Tales” Exhibit and whale watching tips from Docents at the Ford House Visitor’s Center
Fort Bragg Whale Festival
Fort Bragg, Calif . - Enjoy Wine, Chowder and micro brew tasting while visiting our local shops and Inns, and whale watch from the Pomo Bluffs Park in Fort Bragg, as well as from miles of beaches.
- Soroptimist of Fort Bragg Annual Whale Run
- 10K, 5K Run
- 5K Competitive Walk
- 5K Run Walk
- Kiddie Race
Passport Wine Tasting Event (Saturday only): Taste some of Mendocino County’s finest varietals in shops and galleries in Historic Downtown Fort Bragg.
Chowder Tasting (Saturday only). Sample chowders from some of the best chefs on the coast!
Microbrew Beer Tasting: (Saturday only). Taste beer like you’ve never tasted it before.
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park. The Coast Guard Auxilliary will give lens tours, on-site docents will be available to answer questions, help visitors find whales, and tell stories about the Station and its history
For more information and a schedule of events visit: www.visitmendocino.com
Mendo Whale or Soroptomist International Whale Run and Walk.
Reservations: 707.964.6699 || Toll Free: 866.964.6699
1211 S. Main St. | Fort Bragg, CA 95437