Whale Festival Events

 

Every March, the Mendocino Coast comes alive to celebrate the migration of the magnificent gray whale.

Events include guided whale walks, a gray whale exhibit, live music, and even a Margarita competition!

Whale Festival Calendar

See our Event Calendar for all events.

2026 Dates TBD

Mendocino events.

Gray whale jumping

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Little River events.

Gray Whale surfacing

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Fort Bragg events.

Gray Whale migration

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Westport events.

gray whale swimming

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Virtual and Self-Guided

Download Our Complimentary Whale Watching Guides!