Collection
Wildlife seasons
Whales, seals, butterflies, and the right month to see each.
Trips
Places
EventMonterey Bay
Gray whale migrationDec–Apr, busiest Jan–MarWatch from Point Lobos or take a boat out of Monterey.
EventSan Simeon
Elephant seal pupping seasonBirths peak in JanuaryThe beach fills with newborn pups and very loud males.
EventPismo Beach
Monarch butterfly seasonRoughly Nov–FebThousands of monarchs cluster in the eucalyptus grove for winter.