"Twice each year, some 20,000 gray whales pass along the California coast as they swim south to breeding lagoons on the west coast of Baja California during winter months, then back to their summer feeding grounds in the Arctic's Bering Sea in spring. The round trip for these sea giants is roughly 12,000 miles and is considered one of the longest among mammals."
"If you'd like to witness this epic journey, the peak months for whale watching are January through May. If the weather is good, whales can be seen within a few hundred yards of coastal headlands. During spring migration, even little whales are a big deal, as the recently born calves cavort with their mothers on their way back to colder waters."
"PLEASE NOTE: Always read and obey warning signs along the coast. Ocean conditions can change quickly, and the absence of a particular sign does not mean there is no threat of hazardous conditions. Always keep a safe distance to the ocean and be careful when looking through binoculars and taking photos while near steep bluffs. Gualala Point Regional Park Bordering the Gualala River and Mendocino County, this oceanfront park marks the northernmost point on the Sonoma Coast."
About 20,000 gray whales migrate twice yearly along the California coast, traveling roughly 12,000 miles between Baja California breeding lagoons in winter and Arctic Bering Sea feeding grounds in summer. Peak whale-watching months are January through May, with whales sometimes visible within a few hundred yards of coastal headlands when weather permits. Spring migration often features newly born calves traveling with their mothers. Visitors should obey coastal warning signs, keep a safe distance from the ocean, and take care near steep bluffs. Gualala Point Regional Park offers Whale Watch Point and paid parking; The Sea Ranch provides public coastal access trails and free parking.
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