The Blue Whale is near California's longest pier and is across the street from one of the finest beaches in the state. This quaint resort was home to famous race car driver Barney Oldfield. Nearby you can cruise to Catalina Island or visit Los Angeles or San Diego. Sight-seeing adventures within driving distance include favorites such as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and Sea World.