The Pacific Coast Highway:
See Whales and Sea Lions!
The Pacific Coast Highway offers so much by way of spectacular scenery, beaches, good food and wine, yet for most people it's seeing something of the wildlife that makes for those special moments. To see a humpback whale breaching the surface of the Pacific Ocean, spouting or slapping its tail on the water reminds us of the power and majesty of the natural world. No wonder whale watching is one of the most popular activities all along the Pacific Coast.
Yet there's as much joy to be had in observing some of the tiniest creatures you find along the coasts of Oregon, Washington and California. From March to September you'll find hummingbirds, those flying jewels, along the west coast of the United States. Little wrens too, and larger birds like graceful egrets and herons, through to the big birds of prey including bald eagles, golden eagles and turkey vultures. There are mammals ranging from chipmunks and raccoons to deer and elk, while on the shoreline you can look for sea lions basking on the rocks or sea otters playing around in the waves. And beneath those waves another world lurks, a world of dolphins, humpback whales, orca whales and even blue whales. Either pack your binoculars and a good field guide or take advantage of one of the organized wildlife tours up and down the Pacific Coast.
Remember - make the most of the Pacific Coast.
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