December 16, 2025
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Large Gray Whale Spotted In Santa Monica Bay Near Marina Del Rey:

A large gray whale first spotted off the coast of Topanga Canyon later moved to Marina Del Rey where it entertained various people.

The animal did not appear to be distressed. Whales normally are migrating to Baja California around this time, according to ABC7.

Authorities were telling people to avoid getting too close to the whale, both for its sake and theirs.

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