Going out on the water to look for whales is an awe-inspiring excursion. There are few places in the world that are more suited to this activity than Monterey Bay in CA. In addition to being a key location along migration routes for mother whales and their children as they journey up the coast, Monterey Bay is also centrally located for hotels, restaurants, and lots of other nearby activities. That makes it the perfect place for whale watching for out of state tourists and locals alike.