Where and When to See Whales
How to Spot Whales from Shore
Watching Wildlife Responsibly
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Alphabetical Site Listing
- Alki Beach Park
- Bush Point
- Cape Flattery
- Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint
- Coupeville
- Dosewallips State Park
- Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook
- Fay Bainbridge State Park
- Feiro Marine Life Center
- Freshwater Bay County Park
- Jetty Island
- La Push
- Langley
- Lime Kiln State Park
- Lincoln Park (Pt. Williams)
- Marina Beach Park
- Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
- Point Roberts Lighthouse Marine Park
- Point Robinson
- Port of Kelsey Bay
- Port Townsend Marine Science Center
- Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
- Salt Creek Recreation Area
- San Juan County Park
- San Juan Island National Historical Park
- Sekiu Overlook
- Shipwreck Point
- Stamm Overlook Park
- The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
- The Seattle Aquarium
Sekiu Overlook
- Whale Trail SignThe Whale Trail
- View from OverlookJuan de Fuca Scenic Byway Assn.
- Sekiu MarinaJuan de Fuca Byway Assn.
The Strait of Juan de Fuca is an important shipping lane, and a critical passageway for marine mammals, connecting the Pacific Ocean to the inland waters of the Salish Sea.
The Whale Trail sign is located at an overlook above the community of Sekiu. Looking across the Strait, you may be able to see the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Sekiu is a favorite fishing spot for humans and marine mammals alike. At different times of year, the waters teem with salmon as they return to their spawning grounds in nearby rivers. The southern resident orcas prefer chinook salmon above all others, as do the fishermen.
Where the Whales Are
From the Whale Trail sign, look north across the strait, and and west. Whales sometimes come right into Clallam Bay.
Address / Contact
Hwy 112
Sekiu, Washington
Park Information
Whale Trail Features
The Whale Trail site is at a transportation pullout just west of the the entrance to Sekiu, overlooking Clallam Bay.
Amenities
Marine Mammals Commonly Seen Here
Marine Mammals Occasionally Seen Here
Marine Mammals Rarely Seen Here
Page Sponsors
Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau
Clallam Bay-Sekiu Chamber of Commerce
