Whale-Watching on the Pacific Coast Adventure Quick Guide

Identify marine mammals on your whale-watching trips and beach outings along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Seeing a whale is an experience unlike any other. You wait, you hope, and when a beautiful creature breaks the ocean surface, the moment is as thrilling as it is unforgettable. Whether you’re a tourist on vacation or a local resident on a day trip, keep this booklet close at hand. Written by environmental educator and Emmy Award-winning documentary film producer Stan Minasian, it features more than 20 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. When you spot a marine mammal in the Pacific Ocean, check this guide to identify it and learn more about it! The tabbed booklet is applicable to the coastal waters of California, Oregon, Washington, Canada and Alaska. It provides a brief introduction to cetaceans and outlines what to expect when watching whales from land or while on a cruise. The guide also presents the best land-based locations for whale watching, organized by state. The