Farallon Islands Whale Watching

Learn about the importance of preserving our natural environment on an 8 hour cruise to this National Wildlife Refuge, 27 miles off the coast of San Francisco in the Gulf of the Farallons. The islands' 211 acres of rocks and surrounding waters are home to Sea Lions, Tufted Puffins, Pigeon Guillemots, and Rhinoceros Auklets among other species. In total, twenty three species of marine mammals, including 18 species of whales and dolphins reside in these waters.

Address

San Francisco Yacht Harbor/Marina Green

Getting there

just outside the Harbormaster's office

Hours

Cruise departs select Saturdays and Sundays May-Nov (check schedule in advance), Check-in time is 7:30AM, boat leaves 8AM

Price

$128/person

Website

oceanic-society.org (opens in a new tab)