Pacific Ocean

“Whalefest Monterey” will bring two days of science talks and family activities to Old Fisherman’s Wharf.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is one of the SoCal spots to see this eons-old spawning rite.

The parade is on a break, but there is lots to enjoy, including a carnival and cook-off.

The ocean-inspired itinerary features special events like the popular mermaid meet-and-greets.

The Polar Bear Plunge is a year-starting Annenberg Community Beach House tradition.

Celebrate the milestone by dashing into the Pacific alongside other swimsuit-clad revelers.

The keep-a-look-out adventures kick off Dec. 26 at Island Packers in Ventura.

From Morro Bay to Oxnard — and the huge affair in Newport Beach — decorated vessels are colorfully cruising.

A Family Fun Day, a screening of “Treasure Island,” and other salty pursuits will raise the mast.

Find ways to support the endangered animals as September concludes.

Volunteers will pitch in up and down the coast; lakes and rivers will get the spiffy-up, too.

Calling mermaids and scallywags: Big ships and briny events are on the rollicking roster.

The magical and mirthful tradition will materialize a few days ahead of Halloween.

Enjoy an engaging alfresco experience at a discount when you buy admission to the La Jolla aquatic institution.

Builders will fashion sandy structures at Imperial Beach, Point Reyes, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.

The Dana Point destination invites you to “glow crazy” at the illuminated events.

An expert in white sharks will swim by the Ocean Institute for a shark-tastic evening.

The male Weedy Seadragon carries the eggs, making the babies’ Father’s Day Weekend arrival perfectly timed.

Summer is going to summer soon; let’s head for Southern California’s fantastic sand-adjacent towns.

Keep your peepers peeled for bioluminescent plankton, as well as critters like birds and sea lions, on a Bioluminescence Night Cruise.