From the ocean overlook at the end of Bodega Head, tall cliffs enclose the harbor. Here Stewards of the Coast volunteers host Whale Watching every Saturday and Sunday from noon-4, mid-January to mid-May*. They assist the public with information, as folks young and old view the annual procession of stately Gray Whales migrating home to Alaska.
At this time, the adult whales are often seen traveling with their newborn as they return to Alaska for the summer. A charming dance if you see it, with an energetic baby swimming to the shore side of its monolithic parent for protection.
Blue Whales, the largest animal known on earth, have also been spotted with frequency in the past years.
It's very easy to enjoy...no ship required to enjoy these inspiring views!Mid season, in March & April with weather permitting, fishing charters often take groups out to see the whales, especially if fishing work has slowed down. Also in March, on some weekends the Oceanic Societytakes groups out from Bodega Bay, as they do year round from San Francisco. Their all-day trips to the Farallon Islands are the most rewarding.
* As weather permits,
and except Easter & Fisherman's Festival.
www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org
www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_whales.htm (viewing from Point Reyes National Park.)
Click below to continue for directions to Bodega Head Whale Watching:
• Drive one mile north from the Visitors Center located on Highway One
• Turn LEFT onto Eastshore Road
• Turn RIGHT onto Bay Flat/Westshore Road
• Drive 3 miles, and take the RIGHT FORK to the Ocean Overlook.
Stewards of the Coast Volunteers are on site every Saturday & Sunday, Noon-4pm, January through May. (As weather permits, and excepting Easter and Fisherman's Festival.)
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