Beginning in january and running through the end of march, approximately 15,000 gray whales swim south from the icy waters of the arctic to mate and nurse their young in the warm, shallow lagoons along magdalena bay in. After spotting a group of gray whales at the surface a. Gray whale cove state beach 19 1917 highway 1 half moon bay ca 94019. Other times the stay on the beach and can create a terrible stench. Killer whales hunting off of half moon bay, ca half moon bay whale watching offers more than just whale watching. Whale nudges half moon bay paddleboarder near coastline. Led by expert naturalists, full and half day boat tours are available almost every weekend, with opportunities to see blue, humpback, and gray whales, dolphins and porpoises, seals and sea lions, rare seabirds, and other marine life up close. Its been a week of whales gone wild off the coast of california, after a pair of videos emerged on social media showing humpback whales surfacing and bumping a kayaker and a paddleboarder. The massive gray whale is believed to have come ashore monday along an area of beach in half moon bay. Went along with my wife while she took photos for a couple. The 50 foot queen of hearts out of half moon bay, california offers whale watching trips during january, february and march, depending on availability, when the whale watching season is at its peak along the san mateo coastline. A gorgeous adult gray whale swimming in the cold waters of puget sound off the coast of seattle, washington gray whale tail. Authorities are still trying to determine who was driving the vehicle that appeared to drive off the cliff near gray whale cove in montara on dec. The whale that washed up at half moon bay is somewhat of a rarity in that humpback whales are not commonly seen from land.
Nantucket whale inn, half moon bay, ca, san francisco bay. Half moon bay whale watching will take you out of the pillar point harbor in search of humpbacks, blues, grays and the occasional pod of killer whales. Gray whale encounter in half moon bay, ca on march 22. Gray whale watching half moon bay, california oceanic society. In a effort to enforce social distancing, pacifica and half moon bay officials have announced they were shutting down parking areas of their popular beaches during the coronavirus shelterinplace. Whale rescued from fishing line off california coast. Half moon bay, california wpvi a coordinated effort helped free an entangled whale this week. This quaint seaside community features beautiful beaches, championship golf courses, wonderful wineries, a farmers market and infinite outdoor activities, such as horseback riding and whale watching. Robert siegel talks with paul nagengast, the public works director for half moon bay, about what authorities are doing to remove the leviathan.
Gray whale cove state beach in half moon bay, san mateo county, california, usa gray whale cove state beach in california. Our 3hour whale watching tours from half moon bay put you in the midst of the annual gray whale migration, one of. Half moon bay, pacifica announce closures of parking lots. Capitola, santa cruz county, california, usa oakland california temple at night. Riptide charters is conveniently located at pillar point harbor the gateway to the beautiful san mateo california coast just 25 miles south of san francisco and 4 miles north of half moon bay. Whale watching from the queen of hearts can be an exciting and educational experience for everyone. Humpback whale washes up in half moon bay sfgate blog. Where to go whale watching on the san mateo coast bay area. You can also see them from land, especially from any part of the coastline that juts into the sea, where they typically come closest to land. Another whale washes ashore on peninsula beach half moon. On a trip in a zodiac inflatable out of half moon bay, we were floating just off pillar point when a gray whale surfaced right next to us. All properties in half moon bay, california, united states of america.
If youre in the half moon bay, ca area, call us now at 650 7288433. The weather has been so warm this year, that there is. Out paddle boarding with my friends in half moon bay, ca when this humpback whale greeted us. You can experience the awesome, big, and exciting fun of whales and the oceans natural splendor aboard the riptide. The queen of hearts is a 50foot sportfishing vessel operating from pillar point harbor in half moon bay, california, about 20 miles south of san francisco. Half moon bay is an oceanfront hamlet along scenic highway 1, less than an hour from our redwood city hotel. Dead gray whale washes ashore in half moon bay nbc bay area. Welcome to the nantucket whale inn we invite you to stay with us in half moon bay s incredible boutique bed and breakfast inn which opened in may 2015. About oceanic society half moon bay gray whale watching threehour educational whale watching cruises from half moon bay to observe the annual migration of thousands of gray whales from their arctic feeding grounds to breeding and calving areas in mexico. Half moon bay is a coastal city in san mateo county, california, united states, located approximately 25 miles 40 km south of san francisco. Queen of hearts, sportfishing, captain bob ingles, pillar point. Whale watching half moon bay, ca riptide sportfishing. Gray whales are typically spotted close to california s coast.
Eco tourists, wildlife photographers and fans of all marine life will have the opportunity to spot anything that swims or flies in the coastal waters of. Please be advised, gray whale cove sb is one of the few california state parks that does not accept the annual day use pass. This incredible video was captured by bobby gendron, a passenger aboard our half moon bay whale watching trip on sunday, march 22, 2015. It wasnt clear what would become of the whale on the half moon bay beach. In half moon bay, the parking lots at poplar beach, redondo beach and miramontes point road will be shuttered today, and in pacifica both the north and south lots of. Another whale washes ashore on peninsula beach half moon bay, ca the dead animal washed ashore on tuesday.
Discover the areas water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the. Inspired by the grand homes on nantucket island, the nantucket whale inn offers guests a relaxing and luxurious stay in our gorgeous coastal town, just 28 miles from san francisco. Pillar point harbor half moon bay, ca click here to download our brochure the queen of hearts is a 50foot sportfishing vessel operating from pillar point harbor in half moon bay, california, about 20 miles south of san francisco. Half moon bay golf links and pillar point harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit hillsdale shopping center and millbrae square shopping center. You can see the gray whales anywhere along the california coast. Whale watching with queen of hearts, sportfishing, half. The queen of hearts is known for specializing in shallow water fishing along the san mateo coastline of california, between montara to the north and ano nuevo to the south, as well as salmon mooching, salmon trolling, rockfishing both deep. Visiting gray whale cove the beach also known as devils slide features a sheltered cove surrounded by. It was so close that we were almost hit by the spray from. Gray whale cove state beach 19 1917 highway 1 half. Whale close encounter with paddle boarder in half moon bay. Specializing in whale watching and shallow water light tackle fishing off the san. Our highlyrated gray whale watching trips depart from pillar point harbor in half moon bay. California crabbers use gps to find whalekilling gear.
Gray whale watching half moon bay, california oceanic. California has some of the best marine wildlife viewing in the world. Gray whale stock photos download 890 royalty free photos. The humpback was first spotted from the air in half moon bay over the weekend. Sportfishing half moon bay, ca riptide sportfishing. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these spectacular creatures. Theres no better place to call for whale watching than with riptide sportfishing. According to california academy of sciences spokeswoman haley bowling, the whale washed ashore on monday 51815 near kelly beach between st. A 40foot gray whale has washed ashore in half moon bay, one of three dead whales to have been spotted on a bay area beach in a little over a month.
Nantucket whale inn is located near the beach and in an area with good shopping. Grab your binoculars and head westits whale watching season in the bay area. On each trip you may have the chance to see whales, seals and sea lions, dolphins and porpoises, and seabirds. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these. Queen of hearts pillar point harbor half moon bay, ca. Whale watching at point reyes point reyes national seashore. Whale show returns to californias coast, and its amazing. Annual migration of the gray whale is currently underway. Threehour educational whale watching cruises from half moon bay to observe the annual migration of thousands of gray whales from their arctic feeding grounds to breeding and calving areas in mexico. Engaging in the longest migration of any mammal, the california gray whale. Neighbor news half moon bay whale watch by allison ogrady, neighbor feb 18, 2011 4.
Whale watching charters for the greater san francisco bay. Half moon bay whale watching charters and eco tours by. Whale watching cruises operate from san diego, dana point, long beach, ventura, santa barbara, monterey, half moon bay and san francisco. Dusk over shark fin cove dusk over silicon valley dusk over capitola village. Immediately at the north of half moon bay is the pillar point harbor and the unincorporated community of princetonbythesea. In the past, researchers with organizations including the california academy of sciences have come to remove bones and other material for research purposes. A whale watching trip out of pillar point harbor in half moon bay saw this rare breach by a gray whale just off the shore of moss beach and montara on the san mateo county coast photo. Earn free nights and get our price guarantee booking has. Trips run on saturdays and sundays from january through midapril. Half moon bay is about 30 minutes south of san francisco. Take part in an unforgettable whale watching experience off the northern california coast. Whales are common in our waters for most of the year. Pillar point is in moss beach, just north of half moon bay. Oceanic society is a nonprofit marine conservation organization that was.
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