Best of 2001: Best Half-Day Diversion For Wintertime

Whale Watching Excursion
Seaforth Sportfishing
1717 Quivira Road, Mission Bay
619-224-3383
Winter hours 5:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily

Seaforth Sportfishing has been leading whale-watching tours for over 20 years during the grey whale migrations of winter. From December through early April you can ride from one to nine miles off the coast and get so close you can touch the whales. You'll probably also see dolphins, pelicans, flying fish, and sharks. Dress in warm clothes that you won't mind getting wet. The morning boat leaves at 9:00 a.m., and the afternoon boat leaves at 1:00 p.m. Tours vary from two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half hours. Adults $20, juniors and seniors $15. Group rates and gift certificates available. Reservations recommended.