Pacific Offshore Expeditions — Local services in Oxnard

I live in San Diego and one of my close friends called me up asking if I wanted to go on a small boat whale watching trip out of Newport Beach with him back in 2019. Of course I said YES!!! I can never thank him enough for introducing me to one of my favorite outdoor activities that has become a passion.

I have been on many trips on the water with Pacific Offshore since then and every outing is truly incredible. My favorite style of trip are the private charters! We regularly go out on 4 hour & 8 hour private charter trips which are the coolest outdoor experience in SoCal in my opinion. You have the whole boat to yourself and your group and get a personalized experience like no other.

I have seen so many whales with Pacific Offshore to even keep track of including: gray whales, blue whales, humpbacks, minke, fin, Bryde’s whales. Along with common dolphins, pacific white sides dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Risso’s dolphins, flying fish, fur seals, sea lions, mola mola, blue sharks and all the marine life in the water and air you can imagine. Oh I can’t forget OC’s favorite dolphin star, Patches, the leucistic bottlenose dolphin! He has the most unique coloring and is frequently seen in/around OC - look out for him! The whales & dolphins come right along the side of the boat sometimes and being at water level right next to them is magical!

I have taken so many people on trips with me since I was introduced to Newport Coastal Adventure and it’s the best outdoor activity ever. Ryan (the owner) has truly created the best whale watching experience in SoCal and I appreciate that so much. He is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, dedicated & truly loves what he does - and that shows in the company, employees & entire experience. I would highly recommend going on a trip with them - send it and do an 8-hour to Catalina! You will NOT...

The trip was amazing and everything that this birthday girl was hoping for. Our skipper, captain Taylor, honed in on where the whales were before we even left the harbor. Once on the open ocean, we sped along to where another tour group had spotted a Humpback whale. We made it in time to see that whale along with a Minke whale no one knew was out there. The Minke whale put on quite a show for us and even flipped his tail! Then we were off to play with the dolphins. The dolphins decided to stampede and captain Taylor decided to race along side them! What an exhilarating experience it was! They were close enough to touch! On our way back, we stopped to see the Harbor seals in their habitat on the beautiful rock formations that separate Laguna Beach and Newport Beach; a rather secluded area unreachable by foot. And before we headed back into the harbor, we stopped to see the lazy sea lions sunning on the buoy. It was a fantastic trip and I highly recommend it. I have gone whale and dolphin watching several times on the larger commercial boats available at the Balboa Fun Zone. While I always had a great time on the larger vessels, it is nothing like the up close and personal viewing experience you get from going out on a small, very fast Zodiac boat. This is definite 5...

This review is long overdue for what I truly believe is the best whale watching company in Southern California. I’ve been going out with Pacific Offshore Expeditions for about three years now, and as both an avid whale watcher and a hobbyist wildlife photographer, I’ve had some of my most memorable experiences on the water with them. I live in San Diego and still drive all the way to Newport and Oxnard just to go out with them and it’s always worth it. If you’re passionate about whales and marine life, do yourself a favor and book a trip, you won’t be disappointed. Their boats are fast, comfortable, and designed for an incredible viewing experience. The captains and crew are not only highly skilled at navigating and finding wildlife, but they’re also genuinely passionate about the animals and their conservation. Their knowledge, respect, and love for the ocean really shines through. Of course, the ocean is vast and sightings are never guaranteed, but their remarkable track record speaks for itself. Every trip with them has been...