Last Updated on December 30, 2020
3. Cape Cod, Massachusetts
If it were necessary to choose an adjective just to characterize this place in the northwestern United States, it would certainly be sacred. Starting with its biggest whale-watching spot: the National Marine Sanctuary of Banco Stellwagen. This protected area extends from Cape Ann to Cape Cod, which has been considered one of the best whale watching and aquatic fauna sites in the United States. Cape Cod is a peninsula that is part of the state of Massachusetts, with a cultural life that goes beyond its whale-watching spots. The best time to visit is the period between April and October when you will perfectly observe Humpbacks, Pilot, Minkes, and Fin Whales. In addition to its beaches and lighthouses, Cape Cod has its own baseball league and cultural spaces like the Heritage Museums & Gardens and the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. So, in addition to watching your favorite whales, you will have programs for all hours of the day.
4. Long Island, New York
Who knew that a state known by its busy and populous city like New York could harbor whale species? Besides the city that never sleeps, it is also home to several species of whales: Baleen, Toothed, Finbacks, Humpbacks, Minkes, Sperm, Blue, Sei, and Right Whales. Despite being an island, Long Island is not so different from the state capital in terms of the number of inhabitants. It is the most populated island in any U.S. state or territory and the 18th in the world. Its temperature varies from -4ºC to 29ºC during the year. The best period for whale watching starts in July and ends in September, the summer. If you want to know what is the best place for whale watching in this city, we suggest two options: go to the Coastal Research & Education Society of Long Island or guarantee a ride in one of the fleets that are offered by different agents. If you are willing to stay a while longer to chat with locals and enjoy cultural life, you will also be well served: music, gastronomy, and sports are the most prominent sectors. Take the opportunity to enjoy summer concerts in the outdoor amphitheater of Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and enjoy some fishing and seafood nearby.
