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Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching is a tour in Monterey, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: $50 or more.
48 Fisherman's Wharf · Monterey, CA
Why you should go…
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching has operated out of Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf since it was established by Captain Chris Arcoleo in the 1940s. The company runs year-round whale watching cruises, with morning and afternoon departures lasting about three hours, alongside deep sea fishing charters in waters beyond Monterey Bay. Species commonly seen include blue, humpback and gray whales, orcas, dolphins and otters.
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