Spring bulbs begin to blossom willows and calla lillies bloom along the creeks and wild iris appear in the forest. Mother Gray whales and their calves swim close to shore on their return migration to the Arctic.

The peak of mating is around Valentine's Day.

They begin their return journey to the feeding grounds off the coast of Alaska as early as March and continue through spring.Įlephant seal births continue. Watch for the spouts of water spraying in the air. It may take a while to train your eyes to spot them. From most any roadside turnout you can see Gray Whales on their journey to the warm lagoons of Mexico. Be sure to spend some time watching the Gray Whale migration. Bring your waders and fishing pole and explore the Big Sur River. To get a good idea of what life used to be during pioneer days and if you want the beaches or forests to yourself, this is the time to come. Click through for more details.įebruary is pretty quiet around here. The Big Sur Foragers Festival will be held virtually this year, 2023. As part of the Point Sur State Historic Park, restoration is beginning and limited access is possible. It is the only remaining complete, stand alone (SOSUS) Naval Facility (from the Cold War) on the west coast. Weather permitting.įor the first time ever the Point Sur Naval Facility is now open for walking tours. Rangers will be available with binoculars. Meet at the Vista Turnout located at Mile Marker 37, one mile north of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Come celebrate with us the migration of the California Gray Whales off the Big Sur Coast and keep an eye on the sky for soaring condors. (831) 667-2315 California State Parks is proud to present Ranger guided whale watching and California condor spotting. The male departs a few days after the mating and has no role in the upbringing of the pups. Keep your eyes open for baby sea otters alongside their mothers. Sea otter pups are born between January and March. Peak of births usually are the last half of the month. Come see the California Gray Whale migration, easily visible from the roadside turnouts.įemale elephant seals continue to arrive on the shoreline in Southern Big Sur. Gray Whales are known to still have a few stragglers migrating up the coast throughout the summer months. Once when going to Mexico (December-February) and once when returning to the Alaskan waters (March-May). Each year the total population of the Gray Whales migrates twice along the coast of Big Sur. Get a close up view of the California Gray whales as they make their annual southern journey from the frigid waters of the Bering and Chukchi Seas to the warm lagoons of Baja California. Big Sur is known to astronomers as the best place in the country for observing the heavens because there is very little ambient light pollution. The cool weather keeps the fog and haze away, offering up cool, yet clear blue skies in the daytime, and perfect weather for stargazing at night. January brings some of our nicest weather, although it does introduce the rainy season. To help keep it as pristine as possible and to ensure your own safety, please observe these sustainable practices and follow these rules of the road and basic safety tips. Preserve Big Sur Scenic Beauty For Generations To Comeīig Sur is a special place to many people.

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