Kayaking with Gray Whales in La Jolla

LA JOLLA, Calif. - Jan. 17, 2014 - PRLog -- La Jolla, Jan. 14, 2014 -- Grey Whales provide kayakers with Everyday California once-in-a-lifetime opportunities when leaving the waters of the Arctic and heading south to the lagoons of Mexico. Each year beginning in October Grey Whales depart their feeding grounds, swimming through the waters just off the coast of San Diego on their way to their breeding grounds. Everyday California guides groups of people out past the La Jolla Ecological Reserve in tandem kayaks to watch this spectacular event. The natural boat launch in La Jolla provides a unique and safe place for kayaks to enter the open waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Mike Samer, one of the owners of Everyday California, said, “Being able to see a Grey Whale, an animal as big as a city bus, breach the water next to your kayak is one of those unforgettable moments you’ll talk about for the rest of your life. It’s like nothing you’ve ever done.” The experience begins in November and runs until the middle of March. The annual migration is the largest migration of any mammal. The average grey whale will travel the distance to the moon and back during its lifetime. And with population growth at record highs, Grey Whale sightings are becoming more and more frequent. For more information on Grey Whales, visit the Birch Aquarium website at http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Learning_Resources/Creature_Features/Gray_Whales/

Besides whales, Everyday California kayakers interact with Sea Lions, Harbor Seals and Common Dolphins as well. The bottom-feeding Grey Whale stirs up the nutrient-rich waters, attracting large pods of dolphins and birds such as the California Brown Pelican, the Western Gull and the Brandt’s Cormorant. This interspecies mingling creates amazing interactions for people to take part in and witness.

About Everyday California

The essence of Everyday California is based on our love of the California Dream and the ocean. Avid watermen and women are the backbone of our action water sports company. We specialize in guided kayak tours of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve, creating memorable experiences and sharing the dream. Our new clothing line embodies these ideals and expressions. Welcome to Everyday California, it’s a State of Mind. www.everydaycalifornia.com