Whale Watching in Del Norte County

The seasonal appearance of gray whales attracts thousands of wildlife enthusiasts to watch these large mammals make their yearly journey from the Bering Sea to Baja California (Mexico). November, December, February, March, April and May are the best months to view the migrating whales through the Crescent City area. Whales are best seen during the early morning hours from an elevated spot close to the shore.

• Pebble Beach was The Daily Triplicate’s 2007 Readers’ Choice favorite place for whale watching.
• Klamath Overlook is approximately four miles off US 101 on Requa Road at the top of the mountain that overlooks the mouth of the Klamath River and Pacific Ocean.
• Endert’s Beach Overlook is approximately three miles off US 101 on Endert’s Beach Road to the parking lot and redwood deck viewing area. Well-kept local secret.
• Klamath Overlook is approximately four miles off US 101 on Requa Road at the top of the mountain that overlooks the mouth of the Klamath River and Pacific Ocean.
• Battery Point is accessible only at low tide from the parking area at the foot of “A” Street in Crescent City.
• Brother Jonathan Vista Point is located on Pebble Beach Drive at Ninth Street in Crescent City. The viewing area is about 10 feet above the surface of the ocean.
• Point St. George located about three miles northwest of Crescent City at the west end of Washington Boulevard.
• Castle Rock, near Crescent City, the best location for viewing this island is along Pebble Beach Drive north of the Brother Jonathan Vista Point and south of Point St. George.