Just south of San Francisco, Monterey Bay plays host to several whale species. Killer Whales may be present year-round, Gray Whales and Blue Whales pass through during their migration and the Humpbacks in this video spend their summers in the area. As the seabed drops off sharply, they can occasionally be found quite close to shore. Around the time we filmed these clips, they were easily visible from the Pacifica Pier and nearby beaches.

A big THANK YOU to all who've contributed to the FB Group "Pacifica Whalespotting" who have been spreading the word and sharing sighting locations.