Whale Watching Sunset Beach | Newport Landing
Whale Watching Sunset Beach was created for visitors and locals considering taking a whale watching cruise. Multiple whale watching excursions depart daily from Newport Landing every day of the year from scenic Newport Beach, which is only a few minutes south of Sunset Beach. Our 2.5 hour long cruises depart from Newport Harbor which is located beside one of the biggest protected marine areas in Southern California, which stretches over fourteen miles down to Dana Point. A deep underwater canyon accompanies the protected coastline and brings many different types of marine life close to the shore. This results in a thriving whale watching industry able to function year-round.
Common summer and fall sightings consist of Blue whales, Finback whales, and Minke whales while winter and spring correspond with the famous Gray Whale migration that brings a multitude of travelers to participate in whale watching near Sunset Beach. Humpback whales and Killer whales are viewed every so often throughout the year. Enormous pods of Bottlenose and Common Dolphin are encountered on a consistent basis throughout the year and are even unique to Southern California waters, along with the large quantity of whales. The distinctive Risso’s Dolphin in combination with further species of dolphin and Sea Lions are regularly viewed on Newport Landing’s affordable whale watching tours.
The chief whale watching boat out of Newport Landing was raised and intended for comfortable whale watching cruises. The boat is complete with an upper level observation platform, plenty of seating, and a spacious indoor area complete with drink and snacks. Booth seating supplements large windows for viewing even while inside the boat, providing all-out comfort while whale watching. Our highly skilled Captains and crews have provided many years of locating and providing in-depth information about whales and dolphins. Newport Landing boasts a ninety-six percent success rate when it comes to locating and observing cetaceans. We hope you will join us on an ocean voyage you’re likely never to forget!