▲Whales: Humpback, minke, orca, and blue whales

When to go: June to August

▲The whales stop here to revel in the nutrient-rich waters before heading to Hawaii and other places for the winter.

▲Whales: Humpback and orcas

When to go: April to November

▲Other animals you might want to keep an eye out for include bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and black bears.

▲Whales: Gray whales, fin, and humpback whales

When to go: April and June to November

▲Whales stop here to take advantage of Kodiak’s nutrient-rich waters to prepare for their foodless winter.

▲Whales: Blue, gray, and humpback whales

When to go: Year-round

▲Humpback whales can be seen from late April to early December, while gray whales can be seen from December to April, and blue whales can be spotted from June to October.

▲Whales: Blue, gray, and humpback whales

When to go: Year-round

▲Different types of whales show up at different times in this area. April to December brings humpback and blue whales, while December to April brings the gray whales.

▲Whales: Gray, blue, and fin whales

When to go: December to March and June to September

▲If you go in the spring, you might catch a blue whale calf swimming along with their mother on the journey back north.

▲Whales: Gray, blue, minke, and humpback whales

When to go: February to early April and May to September

▲Whales enjoy the water temperature off the Californian coast to give birth to their calves.

▲Whales: North Atlantic right whale

When to go: November to April

▲Gray whales migrate 10,000 mi every year from the Arctic to Mexico, making this the longest migration of any animal. There are only about 400 of them left in the western North Atlantic Ocean, so consider yourself very lucky if you spot one.

▲About 3,000 whales mate here. Maui is also one of the few places you can hear them serenading potential mates.

▲Whales: Minke, fin, and humpback whales

When to go: April to October

▲Local companies claim a 99% whale-spotting success, and the World Wildlife Fund has named Massachusetts one of the top 10 whale watching spots in the world. So your chances of seeing these beautiful mammals are pretty good here.

▲Whales: Fin, minke, and right whales

When to go: Mid-April to October

▲After a meager winter, hungry whales come here to feast in the local waters, as they are rich in sand eels, copepods, plankton, and fish.

▲Whales: Fin, humpback, minke, sperm, North Atlantic right, blue, and sei whales

When to go: July to early September

▲A great variety of whales cross through here to take advantage of these nutrient-rich waters.

▲Whales: Humpback and fin whales

When to go: December to March

▲Whales stop by Chesapeake Bay during the winter on their way up north.

▲Whales: Gray whales

When to go: Mid-December to June

▲About 20,000 whales migrate south between December and January each year. The same whales return north throughout different months, so your best chances of spotting a whale off the Oregon coast is in the winter.

▲Whales: Orcas

When to go: Mid-April to early-October

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San Juan’s largest island is called Orcas Island, so that’s your hint. You might also spot the occasional humpbacks, minkes, and even gray whales.

Source: (Local Adventurer)

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Whales: Humpback whales

When to go: December to April

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Although whale watching is destined to be a hit-or-miss experience, since you can't guarantee you will see these majestic creatures in the wild, some things can help. One of the biggest factors is knowing where and when to look for them.

Check this gallery for the spots you’re most likely to see whales in the US.