From its abalone races to ‘orca-stra’ concerts, Monterey Whalefest was landlubber’s delight

Hundreds of people took advantage of a break in the weather recently for a celebration of all things nautical at the 13th annual Monterey Whalefest.

Visitors to the two-day festival that took place March 18-19 at Fisherman’s Wharf were greeted by mostly sunny skies and, of course, whale-walking and whale-watching.