Dolphin Tours (And Other Toothed Whales)
Toothed Whales See Dolphins in San Diego While the goal of Hornblower’s Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure Cruises is to spot one or more baleen whale species, such as the gray whale or blue
Gray Whale Baby Season
One of the highlights of the gray whale migration is watching mothers tend to their tiny, newborn calves as they travel south. We spotted our first cow-calf pair on January
A Bridge Is Born: The Golden Gate
Sharing the accolade with Alcatraz Island as one of TripAdvisor’s “Top Ten Landmarks in the United States,” the Golden Gate Bridge is simply…legendary. Eighty-six years ago, on January 5, 1933,
Dolphins and Other Toothed Whales
Dolphins have long been considered one of the most intelligent creatures on Earth. They are able to communicate with each other using a wide range of sounds, and they often
The December Departures From Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post – Michael Esslinger Two escapes, occurring on the same day a quarter century apart and both aided by dense fog, helped shape the lore of
California Sea Lion
San Diego is a coastal paradise known for its stunning beaches and incredible marine life. If you are looking for an unforgettable marine life experience in this sunny city,
Revisiting the Civil War Living History Day on Alcatraz Island
The Friends of Civil War Alcatraz (FOCWA) is a non-profit group that supports the interpretation of Civil War history on Alcatraz Island. In partnership with the National Park Service, the
Cruising The Bay In The Off-Season
Cruising San Francisco Bay during the off-season is an experience that encompasses mysterious weather, slower crowds and freedom to roam. So, what do the locals do to take advantage of
The History of Alcatraz as a National Park
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), a unit of the National Park Service, was established by Congress in 1972 as part of a trend to make national park resources more
James “Whitey” Bulger Was No Ordinary Criminal
In the annals of organized crime, the story of James “Whitey” Bulger is the stuff of Hollywood. (More on that in a minute.) He started out as a bank robber