
California’s Whales Are Taking the Scenic Route
One humpback headed up the Sacramento River while a rarely seen group of orcas cruised past Orange County. California’s whale watchers have had an unusual question to ask lately: Should

One humpback headed up the Sacramento River while a rarely seen group of orcas cruised past Orange County. California’s whale watchers have had an unusual question to ask lately: Should

From nesting sea turtles in Orange County to a rare tropical sea snake and an early showing of pelagic gamefish, unusually warm Pacific waters are bringing unexpected marine life north.

Editor’s Note: This story originated from a submission to The Log by John Griffith, a longtime Southern California sailor, marine ecologist, ornithologist, conservation biologist, and creator of FlopStopper. Griffith contacted

Heat, humidity, wind, swell, and distant tropical systems can all change conditions on the water. For Southern California boaters, understanding the marine forecast means looking beyond the temperature — and

In a move that will Connect the Newport Harbor boating community with conservation work along the Southern California coast and around the Channel Islands, Balboa Yacht Club has announced a

Provided by Dana Wharf Sportfishing Fun week here, as we had more good 1/2-day fishing on the beach. Between the bass and bonito, there was plenty to keep the fleet

SAN DIEGO — Fleet Week San Diego will return Nov. 1 through 15, 2026, with ship tours, a boat parade, concerts, educational programs, and community events honoring the region’s military.

If Marina del Rey were a person, she would own a boat. Actually, she would probably own several. There’d be a sailboat for Sunday afternoons; a center console, since somebody