Monterey Bay Whale Watch said more than 1,500 dolphins were spotted by the company's scouting boat when it went out to perform a survey.

The pod of killer whales that showed up Thursday, Jan. 30, have only been documented less than 10 times since 1993.

The rare orca pod has only been documented seven times since 1993. The two females and three kids were seen about 2.5 miles from Newport Beach last week.

Many had binoculars, some with scopes with the hopes of catching a glimpse of our coast's beloved creatures-- the Southern Resident Orcas ... the birth of another J pod baby were also top of ...

The two surfers were joined in the waves by a pod of inquisitive orcas – creating an “unforgettable ... “I’m just feeling super grateful for it.” Sign up to The Daily H, a free ...

The CA56/CA133 pod has only been documented seven times as of Thursday, with most sightings logged off Monterey in Central California. Until Thursday, the farthest south these orcas had been ...