California pelagic birding


​2026 Trip Dates 

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Confused on what trip to take? See our Picking a Pelagic Trip page. 
We have discounted pricing for travelers 19 and under,  please e-mail us. 
Download our pelagic Birds and Wildlife Checklist
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   NOTE - click on the trip date to download the detailed trip information. 
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​  ​​​ ​ ​              ​                 NOTE - PLACEHOLDER DATES FOR NOW - CONFIRMING DETAILS AND THEN WE WILL GO LIVE. WINTER AND SPRING TRIPS READY TO BOOK. 


          ​Note: The New Captain Pete, Outer Limits, and Pt. Sur Clipper are the boats we use on our trips. ​​
  • ​Saturday, March 21, 2026 - winter pelagic (Half Moon Bay) - New Captain Pete. $210 - Book Here. 
  • Saturday, May 2, 2026 - spring pelagic (Half Moon Bay) - New Captain Pete. $210 - Book Here. 
  • Sunday, May 10, 2026 - spring pelagic (Half Moon Bay) - New Captain Pete. $210 - Book Here. 
  • Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Saturday, June 20, 2026- Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026- Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Friday, July 3, 2026 - Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Saturday, July 4, 2026 - Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Sunday, July 5, 2026 summer trip New Captain Pete
  • Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026 - Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Saturday, July 18, 2026 summer trip New Captain Pete
  • Saturday, July 25, 2026 - Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Saturday, August 8, 2026 - Farallon Islands -  Outer Limits (Sausalito). $225 - Book Here. 
  • Sunday, August 9, 2026 Pioneer Canyon New Captain Pete
  • Saturday, August 15, 2026 Pioneer Canyon New Captain Pete
  • Sunday, August 16, 2026 Monterey - Albacore Grounds Monterey Seabirds
    Saturday, August 22, 2026 Pioneer Canyon New Captain Pete
    Sunday, August 23, 2026 Monterey - Albacore Grounds Monterey Seabirds
    Saturday, August 29, 2026 Pioneer Canyon New Captain Pete
    Sunday, August 30, 2026 Monterey - Albacore Grounds Monterey Seabirds
    Saturday, September 5, 2026 San Mateo Pelagic New Captain Pete
    Sunday, September 6, 2026  Monterey - Albacore Grounds Monterey Seabirds
    Monday, September 7, 2026Pioneer Canyon - New Captain Pete
    Saturday, September 12, 2026 Pioneer Canyon - New Captain Pete
    Sunday, September 13, 2026 San Francisco Pelagic outer limits
    Saturday, September 19, 2026 Pioneer Canyon New Captain Pete
    Sunday, September 20, 2026 Monterey - Albacore Grounds Monterey Seabirds
    Monday, September 21, 2026 Morro Bay Morro Bay 
    Saturday, September 26, 2026 Pioneer Canyon New Captain Pete
    Sunday, September 27, 2026 Monterey - Albacore Grounds Monterey Seabirds
    Saturday, October 3, 2026 Pioneer Canyon New Captain Pete
    Saturday, October 24, 2026 Half Moon Bay New Captain Pete
    Saturday, November 21, 2026 Pioneer Canyon New Captain Pete

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YOUTH PRICE – Birders 19 and under are eligible for a discounted price contact us to let us know for which trip and date. To pay for youth price: Half Moon Bay/Bodega HERE; Sausalito HERE; Monterey HERE.  Do e-mail us to let us know which specific trip you are requesting for a youth discount.