SoCal has miles of Pacific Ocean coastline and it's fun to get out and explore our local waters.

Brimming with marine life and birds, a day trip offers more that just rest and relaxing -- it connects you with the nature that we often take for granted. 

SoCal Scene host Melvin Robert recently went on a whale watching cruise out of Long Beach and made memories that will last him a lifetime.

Watch The SoCal Scene every Wednesday at 9 p.m. on Spectrum News 1.