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A Paddlers Guide to Whale Watching in Baja California Sur

Follow Paddling Magazine highlight Sea Kayak Adventures’ Owner Peter Grubbs Unforgettable Whale Encounter in Baja California Sur, Mexico. While kayaking between islands in Loreto Bay National Marine Park, Peter Grubb, owner of Sea Kayak Adventures, experienced an extraordinary encounter when a massive blue whale surfaced just feet from his kayak. Grubb described the awe-inspiring moment as a reminder of the region’s rich marine life, which continues to captivate both seasoned paddlers and wildlife enthusiasts.

10 Luxurious Destinations For Honeymooning Kayakers

"Sea Kayak Adventures offers a touch of extra comfort in its five-day Isla Espiritu Santo package, featuring panga (motorboat) support for lighter, easier paddling and more flexible plans. Adventures abound in and around the crystalline waters of the Sea of Cortez on this guided and fully outfitted beginner-friendly trip—including great snorkeling, desert hiking and beachcombing on a coastline that’s home to whales, sea lions and so much more."

-Conor Mihell

Become One With the Whales on This Epic Baja Whale Watching Trip

"Each winter, thousands of eastern North Pacific gray whales migrate more than 5,000 miles from Alaska’s Bering Sea to three protected Baja lagoons to give birth or mate from mid-January through mid-March. Nowhere else in the world do inquisitive mothers and calves approach skiffs and allow delighted humans to pet them."

-Theresa Storm

Explore Mexico On A Baja Bubble Journey This Winter

Forbes writer Everett Potter provides an overview of Sea Kayak Adventurs new Bubble Journey series, providing private escapes to Baja, Mexico. As well, this piece highlights the airlines bet on Baja as a winter travel getaway in 2020. 

Sea Kayaking Adventure to Danzante Island

Seasoned traveler and writer, Nancy Brown, details her trips to Baja with Sea Kayak Adventures. 

Most Picturesque Destination For November

"Baja, California is a place I love and visit every fall and winter because of miles upon miles of empty beaches, rugged desert islands, towering mountain ranges and the transparent blue waters of the Gulf of California. in November the sea is still warm from the summer's sun and hurricane season is over, so the weather is usually perfect. It's easy to get to Baja with flights to Cabo, La Paz and Loreto." - Peter Grubb

Best Sea Kayaking Adventures for Seniors

A thorough review of five first class kayak destinations to explore as featured in Travel with a Challenge, a publication for mature travelers seeking something beyond conventional travel. 

Whale breeding grounds thrill visitors at Baja’s Magdalena Bay

"In less than half an hour from the harbor, we spot our first whales spouting maybe 50 yards away. Our main guide, Mario Escalera, who has a master’s degree in marine biology and knows these whales intimately, advises us that our boat will stay far enough from the whales to avoid stressing them, but it will be OK if whales approach us on their own. Several of us have heard stories and seen videos about whales coming so close to boats that the passengers can touch them, and we’re hoping to experience that phenomenon, too." - Doug Hansen

This Eco-Ranch in Baja Is an Adventure Oasis

"No trip to Baja is complete without time on the water. Since Rancho Cacachilas has no coastline access, it partners with local sustainability-minded companies like Sea Kayak Adventures to offer guests kayaking and whale-watching outings." - Outside Online

Where to go on spring break, whether you’re traveling with family, friends or your favorite plus one

"head to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula to explore the Sea of Cortez by land and water. Rancho Cacachilas, a nearly 35,000-acre solar-powered ranch with 37 miles of hiking and biking trails, has partnered with Sea Kayak Adventures to offer an eight-day trip. Half of it is spent kayaking from Isla Espiritu Santo, where guests will glamp — or camp in fully furnished tents — between excursions to view whales and sea lions (from $2,040 per person)." - Elaine Glusac