Flip for whales held sunday, october 6, 2019 from 9 am to 1 pm join us for. Sea lions, seals, otters and nearly one hundred different. Aug 10, 2017 humpback whales gorge in monterey bay share this. Santa cruz whale watching deals in santa cruz, ca groupon. While exploring a relatively young submarine landslide in the santa cruz basin off southern california, the team aboard nautilus discovered a natural whale fall. Blue whale skeleton at the seymour marine discovery center at.
Island packers offers both winter and summer three to three and a half hour whale watching cruises along the santa barbara channel, with the option of extending your trip to a full day to land on anacapa or santa cruz island. Its been a great month so far as winter has transitioned into spring. Santa cruz skateboards offers a huge selection of santa cruz skateboards ron whaley humpback skateboard deck 8. Pigeon point lighthouse on highway 1 near santa cruz duration. Today, the cliffs of davenport offer some of santa cruz countys best vantage points for watching these protected mammals during their annual migration. Lab officials are investigating the deaths of two gray whale carcasses that washed up this week. Faqs discovery whale watch monterey bay, santa cruz. My santa cruz county available for download santa cruz, ca.
Blue whale skeleton santa cruz, california satellite imagery oddities on. Blue whale skeleton at the seymour marine discovery center at long marine laboratory arching 87 feet in length and rising 18 feet above the ground, the blue whale skeleton at the seymour center is a sight to behold. Years ago, the tiny settlement of davenport was famous for its successful whaling industry. Developing bonds with residents at the forefront for carefield employees. Ksbw monterey, salinas and santa cruz, ca news and. Peak migration usually occurs mid january and mid march. Santa cruz island archives condor express whale watching. Owning a fancy whale scarf is all well and good, but opportunities to wear it are rare. Sanctuary cruise whale watching package santa cruz hotel. Several companies offer whalewatching cruises with common sightings of gray whales and. Santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters home facebook. Recent sightings santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro. Whale watching ocean safari trip for one, two, or four adults from sea spirit ocean safari up to 27% off. April 1, 2019 usa today article, endangered orcas venture south in desperate hunt for salmon.
If the siren call of the sea is calling to you, there is no better place to answer than in monterey, california. A teacher at uc santa cruz in 1967, he started the chadwick garden, where he cultivated the minds of many students minds and the seeds of the organic movement in california began to blossom. Approximately 20,000 whales pass by the santa cruz coast south and then north again in a 5month period. Located around 100 miles south of san francisco, the sleepy coastal town invites visitors to admire the stunning views of the pacific ocean, partake of fresh seafood. Take advantage of discount sanctuary cruise whale watching tickets by booking one nights stay at our santa cruz hotel, inn at pasatiempo in santa cruz, ca. There is also an increased chance of spotting killer whales in march, april, and may. Apr 24, 2015 the trend of whales washing ashore continues, this time in santa cruz county. Bahia camarones, ria deseado, bahia san julian, puerto santa cruz. We are taking a trip in early october with a 3 year old and 1 year old. My first official whale watching experience and could not have asked for anything betterweather was perfect, boat was a sweet sturdy 60.
Santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters, santa cruz, california. Humpback whales, blue whales, dolphins, sea otters, sea lions and more. Weekly phytoplankton sampling santa cruz and monterey. Search for other boat tours on the real yellow pages. Nelson monday, april 11, we found humpback whales sprinkled across the bay, getting some good looks up close. Our primary whale watch vessel is the sur randy which measure 53ft in length and carries up to 45 passengers. To make the monterey and santa cruz area even more appealing, the whalewatching season is the longest in the state of california, lasting more or less all year. I have been out with both friends and family with these guys. By amber jones on october 12, 2014 in environmental, other sport videos, scw staff favorites, videos. A summary of the chubut whale watching regulations in english can be downloaded here. Small ship cruises are a unique way to explore the worlds most enticing destinations.
Top places for whale watching in california visit california. Blue whale skeleton santa cruz, california satellite. Monterey bay whale watching is one of the most fascinating experiences watchers can immerse themselves in. To make the monterey and santa cruz area even more appealing, the whale watching season is the longest in the state of california, lasting more or less all year. Alan chadwick was a master gardener and major influence on the birth of organic gardening in california.
Latest marine mammal sightings monterey bay whale watch. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. We only take 30 passengers per trip to allow for more personal time with the crew and comfort while riding on board. Stagnaro charters presents yearround whale watching trips on monterey. Todays groupon puts your whale fandom to the test with a 3. They work hard to ensure all guest are taken great care of. New sellhound app is ready for download july 8, 2019. April 1, 2019 sfgate article, famous pod of orcas seen in monterey bay for first time since 2011.
A group of five killer whales was captured on drone footage attacking and killing a gray whale calf on. Though it is possible to see many of these whales overlap their seasons, here is a good general guideline on what types of whales well see throughout the year on our trips. The industry still focuses on southern right whales between june and. The following year, bass player middy toivonen joined in. Channel islands sportfishing has tours that run from late december to april. Humpback whales gorge in monterey bay the mercury news. Monterey ca whale watching santa cruz whale watching.
Phytoplankton abundance was low 1 cellpresent, but diatoms remained. Then from december through april, over 20,000 gray whales pass through our waters off of santa cruz. Santa cruz skateboards ron whaley humpback skateboard deck. Whales species of the monterey bay national marine sanctuary, santa cruz, california. Santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters home. Hi there, gabriel maybe it might help when you would ask it politely without shouting. March 2017 whale watching in monterey bay blue ocean whale. December through april private charters year round this trip mostly focuses on the annual migration of the california gray whale. The city of santa cruz was incorporated in 1866 and chartered in april 1876. Surfrider santa cruz chapter education coordinator and sc waves contributor, amber jones, experiences the wonders of the whales on her kayak ventures through moss landing and santa cruz waters. Several types of whales visit or live in the monterey bay, from the largest animal to ever live on earth, the blue whale, to the relatively diminutive. The humpback whales frequent the monterey bay as their feeding grounds. Skip to primary navigation skip to content skip to footer click here to click here for latest on sea spirit status durinng covid19.
Whale entanglement team news splash marine life studies. Whales putting on a show near santa cruz beaches sfgate. Cover the animal with dry seaweed to prevent the wind from causing hypothermia. What makes santa cruz such a prime spot for whale watching. Aug 24, 2015 santa cruz, ca photographer deana glenz went whale watching this weekend and snapped an amazing image. Nelson orca in monterey bay, april, 2016, with santa cruz whale watching photo m. Description of weekly phytoplankton sampling at the santa cruz municipal wharf and the monterey municipal wharf. Whether youre a local, new in town or just cruising through weve got loads of great tips and events. Climb aboard and join us as we search the bay sanctuary for a variety of marine mammals including. Killer whale season whale watch trips in april and may 2020. Santa cruz, ca the monterey bay is teeming with whales, especially blue whales, proving a boon for local whale watching businesses. Santa cruz, the towns location on the northern end of monterey bay puts it on the edge of some of whales favorite undersea dining rooms. This trip mostly focuses on the annual migration of the california gray whale.
Get aboard the private sea stag xi or its larger cousin with the extremely competent staff at santa cruz whale watching special kudos to our captain on 4 september 2014 and our super friendly and knowledgeable naturalist megan petersen and admire the fauna this marvellous bay has to offer. Peak sightings of this species occur between april and november at playa union and between september and. The stagnaro family has been serving the monterey bay and santa cruz area for over a century since italian patriarch cottardo stagnaro settled in santa cruz in 1879. Whales sea spirit santa cruz whale watching safari tours. Weve provided ocean adventures to thousands of people each year, and now offering the best monterey bay whale watching on our luxurious charter boat, velocity. No matter when you go, youre likely to see one or more whale species, which may be migrating through the area or feeding in the bay. Santa cruz whale watching 3640 capitola rd, santa cruz, ca. Saw some gray whales, lots of otters, jellies, sea lions, kelp forests and various fish. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The humpback whale is the most common whale found out of monterey bay, seen usually from april through november.
Apr 19, 2011 a beautiful day with fog, mist and sunshine to explore the waters around santa cruz. Common dolphins, monterey bay, with santa cruz whale watching, april 17, 2016. Santa cruz bans surfing in surf city during covid19 crisis. Santa cruz, ca the westside drone video tour, bryan mackenzie. Blue by center volunteers, has a colorful history at long marine lab.
Graphic video shows killer whales attacking, killing gray whale calf. One of the few whalewatching vessels to depart from the santa cruz harbor, the chardonnay ii is a 70foot luxury sailing yacht that offers whale watching tours each february through aprilthe season during which gray whales pass through monterey bay on their epic annual journey from mexico to alaska. One of santa cruzs greatest assets is its proximity to the pacific ocean and there is no. Experience alaska on a small ship cruise along the shore of canada.
Santa cruz is the county seat and largest city of santa cruz county, california. Whale and dolphin watching can be done by land on occasion, but it is typically done by boat. Small ship cruises 20202021 save up to 24% dreamlines. This can be on your cruise, or you can take a separate charter boat specifically to see whales. Blue whale skeleton at the seymour marine discovery center. Monterey bay whale watch list of most recent marine mammal sightings in the monterey bay region. Santa cruz weekly news archives good times santa cruz. Today the condor express located and watched three individual gray whales.
After a run of foggy weds, it was sunny and warm this morning and a whale. Santa cruz skateboards ron whaley humpback skateboard deck 8. Santa cruz new tech goes virtual and free on april 1. Om gallery works with family industries in asia and around the world. Every article of om gallery merchandise is handmade by one of our many families of tailors, cobblers, lantern makers and lamp makers. Whale watching santa cruz california santa cruz whale watching. Get the monthly weather forecast for santa cruz, ca, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Santa cruz county vacation rentals temporarily banned. Download a pdf of the wet response and reporting card. Get the monthly weather forecast for santa cruz, ca, including daily highlow. Davenport california santa cruz county central coast whale. A beautiful day with fog, mist and sunshine to explore the waters around santa cruz.
Santa cruz whale watching get closeup looks at blues, grays, humpbacks, and more while santa cruz gets thumbsup for its hangloose surf scene, oceanfront amusement park, flawless beach, and classic wooden pier, theres another giant treasure lurking just beneath the surface. Faqs discovery whale watch monterey bay, santa cruz, san. The whales are here feeding on sardines, anchovies, and. Santa cruz resident and retiree steve lawson kayaks the waters between capitola and santa cruz about five days a week. Mark the covered turtle with a gaudy piece of flotsam or jetsam, perhaps a buoy or anything unusual, so that rescuers will easily find the animal. Would it be better to take a whale watching trip from monterey or santa cruz. Gray whale entangled in a metal frame was first sighted off of dana point on 4117 is heading up the coast. You can explore by location, whats popular, our top picks, free stuff. Mar 30, 2015 get aboard the private sea stag xi or its larger cousin with the extremely competent staff at santa cruz whale watching special kudos to our captain on 4 september 2014 and our super friendly and knowledgeable naturalist megan petersen and admire the fauna this marvellous bay has to offer. Santa cruz whale watching santa cruz, ca, united states. Since april 1, 2020 compiled by monterey bay whale. If access past the 12th fret is of no concern, the ooo adds some distinct advantages tonally and cosmetically.
During the winter, we observed some overwintering juvenile humpback whales that skipped their yearly migration and stayed in monterey bay to continue feeding on anchovies. Live updates on the spread of the coronavirus and how the santa cruz county community is responding to it. Marina firm develops tech that could help whale entanglement february 20, 2020. Orca in monterey bay, april, 2016, with santa cruz whale watching photo m. Whale entangled in oregon dungeness crab gear west of santa cruz. According to gary griggs, director of the institute of marine sciences at u. We promote fair trade, condemn demonic working conditions and enjoy helping cooperative cottage industries in developing countries. Santa cruz, ca photographer deana glenz went whale watching this weekend and snapped an amazing image. Whale and dolphin watching in the galapagos, when and where. Sanctuary whale watching package santa cruz vacation package. Whale watching in santa cruz ca stagnaro charters 831 4270230 duration. We spotted harbor seals, bird life, sea otters and a whale with her calf.