Humpback whales return to our waters just in time for Earth Day and WhaleFest in Pacifica, while whale watchers in Monterey Bay are seeing cetaceans in droves.
By Hilltromper staff
Apr. 16, 2024—Whale watching is a year-round activity in the Monterey Bay and off the coast of San Mateo County, but this is a particularly good time to hit the water to see some magnificent cetaceans. The humpback whales are back (and putting on their aeronautic breaching displays) as are the orcas, Risso’s dolphins and all their kin.
Meanwhile, not all of the California gray whales who depart our waters in the spring are gone yet, so you can visit with some fellow locals. (Unfortunately, one of these beautiful critters was spotted off Thornton Beach near Pacifica last week dragging a gill net from its tail. If you see a whale in distress, please call the NOAA West Coast Region Marine Mammal Stranding Hotline: 1 (866) 767-6114.)
As you probably know, Monday, March 22 is Earth Day, and there are events planned throughout the Hilltromper Silicon Valley region this weekend, including WhaleFest in Pacifica on Saturday, April 20, at 10:30am (and you can volunteer to do a beach cleanup starting at 9am too).
Finally, over on Hilltromper Santa Cruz learn about the remarkable flying whale we call The Humpback!
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