Whale watching with queen of hearts, sportfishing, half. If your definition of northern california includes places south of what this guide covers, try the san francisco and half moon bay whale watching guide. Half moon bay has one of the most vibrant off the boat sales markets on the california coast. Trips originating from half moon bay and san francisco. After coming close to shore wednesday near surfers beach, waves pulled the whale some 300. Where to go whale watching on the san mateo coast bay area. If youre in the half moon bay, ca area, call us now at 650 7288433.
Bay area dungeness crab season delayed yet again half moon bay, ca the commercial dungeness crab fishery south of the mendocinosonoma county line has been pushed back out of concern for whales. Santa barbara, monterey, half moon bay and san francisco. Whale show returns to californias coast, and its amazing. A humpback whale came out of the water right next to a group of women before. A woman named viviana guzman got a huge surprise when a whale brushed by her during a recent paddleboarding run off the half moon bay coastline. In the afternoon, we walked along miramar beach in half moon bay. Find both at the pillar point bluffs, just north of half moon bay. But environmentally minded crab fishermen from half moon bay to bodega bay are now voluntarily postponing the opening of their season on. Sub sea tours is a family owned business since the turn of the millennium. Nearby whale activity has been recently captured in images and video. Another gray whale seen in san francisco bay half moon.
Half moon bay whale watching charters and eco tours by. 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. April showers bring spring vegetables, flowers and seasonal seafood the day we await every yearthe official start of the commercial salmon season will be may 1. Things to do in half moon bay, ca beach house hotels. Our 3hour whale watching tours from half moon bay put you in the midst of the annual gray whale migration, one of the worlds most accessible wildlife spectacles. Half moon bay, ca boaters asked to use caution and give whales a wide berth when passing. Soon, we anticipate cowcalf pairs to begin passing through half moon bay. San franciscos wild coast walking tour with local guide. Queen of hearts, sportfishing, captain bob ingles, pillar point. Half moon bay whale watching deals in half moon bay, ca. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these. The half moon bay gray whale watching cruise will go from 9. But the most incredible thing about this beach was the whalewatching, which is a total anomaly this time of year. Whale watching from the queen of hearts can be an exciting and educational experience for everyone.
Gray whale watching half moon bay, ca oceanic society. Grab your binoculars and head westits whale watching season in the bay area. This incredible video was captured by bobby gendron, a passenger aboard our half moon bay whale watching trip on sunday, march 22, 2015. California gray whales, humpback whales, blue whales, finback whales and orca whales are common sightings on the central coast.
Whale spotting leads to delay in commercial crab season kcbs. Half moon bay party boat fishing report for salmon, striper, rockfish, crab, albacore and whale watching. I am awed by this gathering, and by the crescent arc of the dolphins as they. Theres no better place to call for whale watching than with riptide sportfishing. The wonders of whale watching in california visit california.
Whale watching half moon bay, ca riptide sportfishing. Even further south, you can go whale watching in monterey and santa cruz. Check out these 2005 photos a local photographer snapped of a humpback breaching near morro rock and this viral video that made national news when some morro bay divers nearly ended up whalebrunch. Lingering pod makes for upclose whale watching at half. 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. The best time of year to visit half moon bay, california. Land that pokes out into the ocean and a high vantage point. It accommodates up to 32 people for whale watching and tours. From 150 feet above the ocean, scan the waters for flukes and spouts. Whale watching hike on pillar point bluffs weekend sherpa. Half moon bay gray whale watch at pillar point harbor.
Located 25 miles south of san francisco, near half moon bay in montara, california, a charming white lighthouse sits on a bluff overlooking the. Whale watching cruises operate from san diego, dana point, long beach, ventura, santa barbara, monterey, half moon bay and san francisco. Gray whale watching half moon bay, california oceanic society. Humpback whale washes up in half moon bay sfgate blog. Specializing in whale watching and shallow water light tackle fishing off the san mateo, california coast. Gray whale encounter in half moon bay, ca on march 22. A small dead humpback whale washed ashore in pillar point harbor in half moon bay wednesday afternoon. Beginning in january through the end of march, thousands of gray whales travel over 5000 miles along the california coast from their summer. This summary of current regulations was updated on december 31, 2019.
The half moon bay coastside trail runs along the eastern boundary of the four half moon bay area beaches providing close to three miles of multiuse trails to walk, jog or ride bikes. Includes san francisco and san pablo bays, plus all their tidal bays, tidal portions of their rivers and streams, sloughs and estuaries between the golden gate bridge and carquinez bridge. See the california ocean sport fishing regulations booklet for complete regulation. Pillar point is in moss beach, just north of half moon bay. Whale watching on a blue ocean whale watch trip photo by kate cummings of blue ocean whale watch. Half moon bay sportfishing 27 johnson pier half moon bay, ca 94109 contact phone. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these spectacular creatures. Half moon bay is a coastal city in san mateo county, california, united states, located approximately 25 miles 40 km south of san francisco. 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. Our highlyrated gray whale watching trips depart from pillar point harbor in half moon bay. Tucked into a cove between redwood forests and pacific ocean waves, its a strikingly beautiful coastal. Whales near half moon bay prompt another delay of crab season.
When shopping for seafood at the dock, look for these hmbmsa members and support their good collaborative work. Its whale watching season at half moon bay mavericks house. Operating out of pillar point harbor in beautiful half moon bay, the huli cat is 53 feet long and has an enclosed cabin. Come join us on a 3hour long whale watching cruise to view the gray whale migration as the weather and the whale sightings start to. Half moon bay presents this media release on the start of salmon season. From deep sea fishing and whale watching to golfing and shopping, there are no shortage of things to do in half moon bay ca while staying at beach house hotel half moon bay. 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. We encourage you to be our guest twice a year, to see as many species possible. The massive gray whale is believed to have come ashore monday along an area of beach in half moon bay. Take part in an unforgettable whale watching experience off the northern california coast.
There are several different species of whales you are likely to encounter on one of our trips. You can see the gray whales anywhere along the california coast. Whalewatching is typically done on a whalewatching boat trip bottom photo at right. I was looking up tours before we left and found that the season is generally december through. The urban area had a population of 20,7 at the same census. We are a nonprofit organization and have been leading whale watching trips in the bay area since 1972. Half moon bay is as pretty as the name implies, with good reasons to visit all yearround. 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. Gray whale watching half moon bay, california oceanic. Bay area dungeness crab season delayed yet again half moon bay, ca the commercial dungeness crab fishery south of the. Whale surprises paddle boarders off coast of half moon bay.
The oceanic society offers full and half day trips led by expert naturalists for a chance to see not only whales but dolphins, porpoises, seals and other marine life. The salmon will be available and at its peak from may through september, with a short closure july 115. Whales are common in our waters for most of the year. Queen of hearts pillar point harbor half moon bay, ca. Kevin, rose marie, shawna, mario and adam have been sharing their love of the water with visitors, friends and locals of morro bay for the last 20 years. Many hmbsma members are available at the dock to sell their latest catch. Lingering pod makes for upclose whale watching at half moon bay. Kgo paddle boarders off the coast of half moon bay got quite the sight over the weekend. Immediately at the north of half moon bay is the pillar point harbor and the unincorporated community of princetonbythesea.
The boat is fast, efficient, affordable, and clean complete with a crew that really cares. Whale nudges half moon bay paddleboarder near coastline. Half moon bay outdoor activities half moon bay, ca. Current california ocean recreational fishing regulations. Half moon bay state beach 95 kelly avenue, half moon bay, ca 650 7268819.
While its claim to fame is the annual mavericks surf contest, the bluffs just north of the air force station are a prime whalewatching spot. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the bay area during an. But, we dont fish that many for your comfort and enjoyment. Event details about half moon bay gray whale watch in san francisco on february 22, 2015 watch, listen, photos and tickets. Contact sportfishing in half moon bay, ca today by calling us at 650 7288433. On each trip you may have the chance to see whales, seals and sea lions, dolphins and porpoises, and seabirds. Half moon bay coast, tips and highlights on best things to. If you want to do more research please visit the american cetacean society fact sheet. Gray whale mothers with calves tend to swim closer to the shore and also tend to swim a little slower, making them easier to spot from our cliffside trails. Use the california whale watching guide to get more information.
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