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THINGS
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Whale Watching
Birch Aquarium
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Get ready for one big adventure with
Birch Aquarium at Scripps naturalists as we venture
out for twice-daily cruises to locate gray whales
on their roundtrip migration from the Bering Sea to
Baja’s breeding grounds.
Get an up-close look at these amazing animals aboard
vessels from Flagship Cruises & Events, a charter
cruise and touring company presented by San Diego
Harbor Excursion. Learn about gray whale baleen, barnacles
and prey from aquarium naturalists during this memorable
whale-watching experience, leaving daily from San
Diego Bay. Don’t forget warm clothing and binoculars
Travel south to Baja California’s tranquil lagoons
with Andiamo Tour Mexico for extended trips to see
gray whales up-close. Birch Aquarium at Scripps naturalists
join you on this unforgettable journey to experience
the gray whale birthing grounds, where whales and
their calves play, rest and investigate their curious
visitors.
Hop aboard small boats for encounters with these magnificent
mammals. In addition to the lagoons, highlights include
authentic cuisine, scenic views of Baja’s desert
and memorable stops along the way. Travel is by private
motor coach. Accommodations and most meals are included
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Whale Watching |
| Birch Aquarium
at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched
on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium
features more than 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates
from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical
waters of Mexico and the Caribbean.
An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by
Scripps scientists on climate, Earth and ocean science
and features nearly five-dozen interactive elements. Accredited
by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Birch Aquarium
has an annual attendance of more than 415,000, including
45,000 school children.
The Birch Aquarium is located at 2300 Expedition Way,
La Jolla, CA 92037. It’s open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
daily except major holidays.
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San
Diego Zoo One of the biggest and
best zoos in the world. Full day of family fun
in San Diego |
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La
Jolla Kayak Take
a giided kayak tour to the seven sea caves. Plan
on getting wet. |
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Go
San Diego - Save on Legoland, Wild
Animal Park. Over 50 San Diego attractions. |
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