"For decades, whale watching has been a seasonal ritual along the Sonoma Coast, drawing locals to wind-swept bluffs, binoculars in hand. Now the pastime has earned national notice: Travel + Leisure has declared Sonoma County the best place in the country to see whales. In a story published Feb. 3, the magazine said there is no better place in the United States for whale watching than the stretch of coastline from Bodega Bay to Gualala and no better time than now."
"Each year, gray whales cover a roughly 12,000-mile round trip between winter breeding lagoons in Baja California and summer feeding grounds in the Arctic's Bering Sea. The migration carries them past California twice, offering coastal viewers two opportunities to spot the spouts and flukes of the giants as they pass. Whale watching in Sonoma County is a rewarding experience across multiple seasons, captain Mike Harbarth of Sonoma Coast Adventures, a Bodega Bay-based tour company, told the magazine."
Sonoma County’s coastline from Bodega Bay to Gualala offers exceptional whale-watching opportunities in the United States. Gray whales migrate roughly 12,000 miles round trip between Baja California breeding lagoons and Arctic Bering Sea feeding grounds. The migration carries whales past California twice each year, creating two viewing seasons. January through May can be a prime season when northbound mothers and newborn calves often travel near shore and can be visible from coastal bluffs. Late summer and early fall bring southbound whales closer to shore but coincide with peak tourism. Bodega Head is a premier land-based vantage point for sightings.
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