We took the Hot Spring Cove Tour and it was an inc...

We took the Hot Spring Cove Tour and it was an incredible experience. Our skipper, Chris was friendly and he had so much to share with us about the area. It is still early in the migration for grey whales but we were fortunate enough to spot one. Chris was so keen on finding one for us and he spent 10-15 minutes tracking it until we all got a good view. We also saw sea lions. Once we were dropped off at the location, there was a 20 minute walk into the hot springs (we went at a steady pace, I think 30-40 is what the guide wills suggest). The walk was beautiful. At the hot springs there are 2 toilets and 2 change room stalls. The hot springs themselves were amazing. When we arrived, the tide was just going out so there was still waves from the ocean spilling into the pools. That was a great experience sitting where the hot and cold water meet. Once the tide was out, the pools were HOT! You have an incredible view of the ocean from the pools. There were 11 people on our tour and we all sat comfortably and had space of our own. I can imagine it would be quite full in the busy season. The trip back was equally as beautiful. We did not see anymore wildlife, but our skipper took us back a different route so it was nice to see more beautiful scenery. We were also so happy with the service we received from Stephanie back at the office. She happily looked after our dog while we were out. She was very friendly and we knew he was in good hands. Absolutely no complaints. Thank you for an unforgettable day, we are already planning our next trip. If you have the chance to take this tour... DO IT! You won't be disappointed :)