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During their migration trips the blue whale can travel thousands of miles from one location to the next. While they migrate most whales will forgo eating food and live primarily off of blubber/body fat and stored calories.
Blue Whales can be spotted in the southern California area from about June through October, although it is not unusual to see blue whales in the area in December. Blue Whale can reach speeds in excess of 30 mph for a short amount of time. However, when with other whales, they usually travel at about 12 mph.