Gray whales migrate south each winter to give birth in the shallow lagoons of Baja California. Visitors can tour the lagoons and see these magnificent mammals up close.

Jun 23, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Travel to Mexico is always popular. The southern Baja peninsula, called Los Cabos, features the lively town of Cabo San Lucas and the quieter town of San Jose del Cabo.

Dec 21, 2009 - Bev Yaworski

In fall and winter, hundreds of female gray whales arrive in lagoons on the Pacific side of Baja California, Mexico. Outfitters get visitors up close.

Sep 3, 2009 - Melissa Gaskill

Unlock the mysteries of the sea by embarking on an enchanting and memorable whale watching cruise this winter or spring.

May 20, 2010 - Julie Pirkle

Set sail on an a fun, all-inclusive 5-day Mexican cruise that is great for adults and is also family-friendly. This cruise departs from San Diego.

Jan 7, 2010 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

In March of 2011, 22 adventure-loving travelers joined Road Scholar's trip to the Baja Peninsula to experience a personal encounter with gray whales.

Apr 4, 2011 - June Smith

Baja Sur Mexico offers great beaches, challenging waves, and an array of food and friendly "locals".

Feb 9, 2010 - Sherry Williams

The New "Whale Watching Spoken Here" Center Offers Excellent Viewing Complete with Spotting Scopes and Guides to Help Locate Whale Spouts and Flukes

Jul 9, 2009 - Linda McDonnell

Weird 50-foot trees grow like inverted carrots along more than 200 miles of the state of Baja California, attracting plant-loving tourists and photographers.

Jul 8, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Whale-watchers need to be in the right place at the right time to see humpbacks.

Oct 6, 2009 - John Blatchford

In Southern California, San Diego is one of the best places for whale watching cruises. Hornblower Cruises sail from the harbor to see Pacific gray whales and dolphins.

Oct 2, 2009 - Donna Dailey

Humpback whales migrate to Hawaii every year during the winter months to breed and give birth in the warm waters.

May 26, 2011 - Jenny Shinsky

Whales are usually thought of as large, lumbering beasts who lack apparent purpose. Not the Bryde's whale, he's a mighty mammal on an obvious mission.

May 30, 2010 - Valerie Modreski

Mexico hosts some 65 hummingbird species, nearly triple those found in North America. Of these, just 7 are regularly seen in Baja, and only one is endemic.

Oct 23, 2010 - Bob Bowers

San Diego, is one of the best places in the world to watch whales. Gray whales migrate annually from Baja to Alaska and come within miles of California's 2nd biggest city

May 2, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Tourist operators will not guarantee a blue whale watching experience, but there are locations where a sighting can be more than just wishful thinking.

Jun 17, 2010 - Brian Cross

Major cruise lines offer one week Mexican Riviera cruises to the ports of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas

Jun 12, 2008 - Sharon Cheung

It's not intended as a travel guide, but the book provides valuable insights for people planning visits or life in the Mexican peninsula below San Diego

Feb 24, 2011 - Carroll Trosclair

The Pacific Ocean brings whales, Asian fishing globes and great winds for flying a kite to the Norman Rockwell-style communities of Lincoln County.

Apr 7, 2009 - Diana Lambdin Meyer

Volunteer whale watchers conduct counts and educate visitors about migrating gray whales along the Oregon Coast during Whale Watch Weeks.

Feb 19, 2010 - Damian Fagan