Go Whale Watching

Few things are more thrilling than watching a humpback whale breach from the ocean, and Santa Barbara offers a front-row seat. Whale watching cruises take you right to the heart of the action. The Santa Barbara Channel is home to over 27 different species of whales and dolphins, making it one of the best places in the country to see marine mammals in the wild. Humpback and blue whales feed here from May to November, and gray whales migrate along the Santa Barbara coast on their northern and southern migrations.

Even if you don't see whales, you'll almost certainly see dolphins, sea lions, and even orcas. One of the most popular whale watching cruises is on the Condor Express, which also offers a whale watching guarantee - if you don't see any marine animals on your cruise, you can take another one for free during the season.

Address: King Street Wharf 7 Pyrmont, NSW, Australia 2000