humpback whales have been ENTERTAINING beach goers in aptos. for the last several days, a pod of whales has been feeding and frolicking just yards from the shoreline at sea-cliff state beach.. experts say that the humpbacks along with brown pelicans and other sea-BIRDS are following ABUNDANT schools of bait fish and squid which have remained near the beach. there has also been a noted increase in visitors to the area since the appearance of the whales.