From January through March, it’s easy to spot a gray or humpback whale around Los Cabos without even trying. Making the longest migration of any mammal, grays travel 6,000 miles from the Bering Sea to calve in the buoyant shallow lagoons of San Ignacio, Scammon’s, Ojo de Liebre, and Magdalena Bay, all north of Los Cabos. Some travel further south to the Sea of Cortez. Ranging from 40 to 50 feet long and weighing up to 73,000 pounds, grays are classified as Cetacea, marine mammals that include whales, porpoises and dolphins. They belong to Mysticeti, one of the three families of great baleen whales.

On a whale watching excursion, you’ll see spouting, breaching (leaping almost completely out of the water and falling back with a large splash), and sounding (showing their flukes), all spectacular sights. Whale watching can be enjoyed from the beaches of the Sea of Cortez or from spots further north in the bays and lagoons. Day trips can be made by boat or private plane and still allow you to be back in Cabo San Lucas in time for dinner. Experienced tour providers will bring you to their uniquely situated “Whale Cabanas”, exclusive accommodations set on the shores of Baja's warm water lagoons. Of all the natural experiences in the world, you'll never forget a close encounter with a gentle, 30-ton animal with baby in tow!