Enjoy live narration from your experienced captain as you watch for whales, sea lions, and dolphins, and learn about the stunning diversity of marine life that flocks to the california coast. The 2018 dana point festival of whales offers a whale of. Receives text messages on this line as well 949 2015650 email. Whether youre a fishing enthusiast or its your first time on the water, this tour will maximize your chances of a good catch. Baby gray whale coaxed back to sea laguna nigueldana point, ca the possibly ill, young whale, that looks really skinny, was swimming directly underneath a paddle boarder. Weve seen a blue whale just about every day this last week and at least 500 to 1500 dolphins. Dana point whale watching pacific coast highway travel. Dana point whale watching deals in dana point, ca groupon. This family fun event draws over 100,000 visitors from around the world to dana point each year during the height of whale watching season and celebrates the onceendangered california gray whale with a leviathansize event. The 2018 dana point festival of whales promises big fun.
Whale swims under paddleboarders and kayakers in california harbor. Dana point is teeming with festivities every winter during this special time of year, offering something for everyone. Year round opportunity to see many whale species, dolphins and other marine life. Fishing off the southern california coast started out as a passion and naturally progressed into full time careers. Captain dave andersons crew was the first to spot the whale near dana point. How to go whale watching in orange county share this. Dana wharf dana point boat rentals, whale watching. We are the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. During peak season, december through march, 40 to 50 whales pass by dana point every day, making dana point harbor one of the best places to. The dana point harbor offers specialty shopping, fishing and whale watching excursions, kayaking, catalina transportation, and a variety of restaurants from coffee shops to fine waterfront dining. Dana point is one of the most popular spots for fishing in orange county with chance to catch barracuda, tuna, halibut, yellowtail, and more depending on the season. Since 1971, dana wharf has been offering the best in dana point whale watching.
Whale watching tours leave daily from dana point, california where the huge mammals can be viewed right off the coast. Blue whale season runs may october and gray whale migration runs november april. Blue whales are the biggest mammal on earth so seeing one is absolutely amazing. At least, thats what dave and gisele anderson, who operate capt. Catch an exciting peek with whale watching cruise in dana point. Whale and dolphin watching in newport beach captain.
Wishing you health and happiness and to see you back in dana point next year for the 50th annual festival of whales. Allow plenty of time to find the office, and the right wharf. Photo courtesy frank brennan dana wharf sportfishing and whale watching. For information regarding your booked whale watching trip, or to book a whale watching trip, please contact the chosen whale watching company directly. Gray whale surprises beachgoers inside dana point harbor. Mar 09, 2020 how to get tickets for whale and dolphin watching from dana point in dana point at the cheapest price. Dana wharf whale watching tours are the were the first boat operator in orange county to offer whale watching adventures. No coupon or promo code is needed or available from this ticket source.
April 8, 2020 theres nothing like seeing a pod of 1,000 dolphins diving and flipping through the ocean off the dana point headlands to feel uplifted. Mar 10, 2019 as the originator of whale watching in orange county, dana wharf remains family owned and operated and is exclusively endorsed by worldrenowned marine life artist wyland. Clip 4m 15s captain dave anderson joins ed arnold and ann pulice to share some video of blue whales shot off the coast of orange county. That could be because of dana point s twomilewide, eastwest facing coastline. That could be because of dana points twomilewide, eastwest facing coastline. Whale watching tickets from ocean explorer cruises up to 71% off. All of our excursions include intimate narration and discussion from your captain, as you learn more about these majestic creatures. Dana point has been known as a rich fishing area for centuries. Just click the redeem offer button, print the coupon, make a reservation, and bring the coupon with you to daveys locker whale watching when checking in for your trip. Whale watching adventure in dana point harbor with.
Catch an exciting peek with whalewatching cruise in dana point. Every trip is a new and different adventure, all showcasing the beauty of the pacific ocean underwater world right here, off the coast of dana point. Rescue crews racing to save blue whale tangled off calif. Due to the unique shape of dana point harbor, it is ideally located for easy and quick access to board a boat and be in open ocean in 5 minutes. It draws the whales and dolphins close to the shore.
Right now is blue whale season which goes till about december and our sightings have been really great. In light of the announcement by governor newsom and the california department of public health advising the postponement or cancellation of public mass gatherings of 250 or more to slow the spread of covid19 coronavirus, weekend two of the dana point festival of whales has been canceled. Dana point is the premier location for whale watching along the california coast and home to over 400,000 common dolphins and 4 species of whales. The whale walk and talk occurs on the second saturday of each month. Dana point harbor whale watching boats provide amazing experiences with these majestic animals off the coast. Beginning in 1971 we are the pioneer of whale watching adventures in orange count. Dana wharf is a familyownedandoperated business and the originator of whale watching in orange county. Whale and dolphin watching in newport beach captain nicks. The 2018 dana point festival of whales is a multiweekend event held in honor of the majestic california gray whale, bringing awareness to protecting and preserving their natural habitat as well as honoring their annual migration south to warmer waters. Dana wharf whale watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in orange county. After signin, youll see the whale and dolphin watching from dana point purchase page for more info and tickets.
Theyll ask you to to sign up or sign in free for their deal updates but you can unsubscribe anytime you want. Winter celebrates the gray whale, and yearround, regularly viewed whales include blue whales, fin whales, humpback whales, and minke whales. Dana point festival of whales 5 star whale watching tours. Dana point sportfishing dana point fishing charters. You can whale watch with other whale watching public on a guided tour or you can get your own group together and charter a boat for a private guided cruise. Photo courtesy frank brennandana wharf sportfishing and whale watching. Newport landing whale watching proudly supports crystal cove alliance, the nonprofit partner of crystal cove state park, which is dedicated to education, conservation, and restoration efforts within the state park and its marine conservation area. But theres one special time of year when visitors get to explore the wonders of whales, the sea and all that dana point has to offer. Baby gray whale coaxed back to sea from dana point photos. For anyone visiting dana point, whale watching should be at the top of their list of plans. As the originator of whale watching in orange county, dana wharf remains family owned and operated and is exclusively endorsed by worldrenowned marine life artist wyland.
How to go whale watching in orange county orange county. Aug 03, 2017 community corner tangled humpback whale freed in dana point researchers, rescue crews and others gathered to help free this juvenile humpback whale from its plight off the dana point coastline. A couple of weekends ago we set off on another so cal adventure when the dana wharf invited us on a whale watching cruise. The southern origin of californias highway 1 winds through some gorgeous locations, like beach town and whalewatching mecca dana point. Aug 09, 2017 whale swims under paddleboarders and kayakers in california harbor. Dana point the seasons first blue whale has been spotted just off the coast. During peak season, december through march, 40 to 50 whales pass by dana point every day, making dana point harbor one of the best places to whale watch in southern california. The walk begins at the nature interpretive center 34558 scenic drive, dana point, ca 92629 at 9 am and is approximately 1. Familyfriendly fun, food, festivities, and of course, whale watching await you at the dana point festival of whales. Daves dolphin and whale watching safari out of dana point harbor, think. Dana point is the best spot for whale watching in the oc. Swimmers, paddleboarders, and whale watchers were surprised by a small gray whale that has made its way into dana point harbor, in southern california. Whale and dolphin watching from dana point dana point.
Nearly half of the migrating gray whale population follows the coast of southern california, many come close to shore at dana point. Aug 08, 2017 baby gray whale coaxed back to sea laguna niguel dana point, ca the possibly ill, young whale, that looks really skinny, was swimming directly underneath a paddle boarder. This deal for whale and dolphin watching from dana point is a couponfree offer. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including. Dana wharf sportfishing are on the western side of the most eastern harbor see the map. Dana wharf is the premiere yearround whale watching company in dana point. A blue whale nurses its calf off the dana point headlands. First blue whale of the season spotted off dana point. It certainly was for us, and though weve been whale watching before like here in san diego with hornblower cruises, we never get tired of it.
Tangled humpback whale freed in dana point laguna niguel. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and california sea lions. Whale watching season never really ends on the california coast, according to many tour guides and boat operators. The whale was spotted four miles out of dana point harbor slowly moving up the coast on saturday by capt. Cruise the pacific ocean off dana point on a whale watching excursion aboard a comfortable 95 vessel.
Redeem offer this offer is valid for up to 10 fares. Dana point whale watchers can depart from newport harbor at. Our private deep sea sport fishing charters are lead by a team of captains born and raised fishing out of dana point harbor. Gray whale encounters dramatically rise preceding the. Once youve done it, it seems obvious, but the dana point marina is a big place, with several different harbors. Dana point is known as the whale capital of the west because several types of whales use the point as a navigational landmark on their migrations north or south. The most wellknown and commonly seen whale is the california gray whale. In the 1950s and 60s, the rightbreaking waves that tended to form here could produce 12. Click the button above to go directly to the source of this offer. Dana point whale watchers can depart from newport harbor at multiple times during the day for one of our excursions. But theres one special time of year when visitors get to explore the wonders of whales, the sea and all that dana point has to offer its the festival of whales each year in march. We operate all year round and see whales throughout the year plus up to 4 different species of spectacular dolphins on a regular basis. Whale watching at dana point and coastal orange county.
Experience upclose wild dolphins, migrating gray whales, playful humpback whales, huge fin whales, silly sea lions, and so much more. If you want to whale watch, do it from dana point with dana wharf, the industry pioneers. An increase in gray whale sightings 75%, february so close to the 47th annual dana point festival of whales this march has garnered enthusiasm from whale experts and naturalists who expect to see larger numbers of locals and visitors this year. The ocean institute is dedicated to protecting your privacy as you use our web site. Dana point whale watching complete guide to whale watching. Festival of whales in dana point, ca see california.
Your 5 stars experience is our 5 stars reputation, experience today. Dana wharf proudly takes over 25,000 children out whale watching every year. Across the bridge to dana island, more walking paths lead to yacht clubs, a restaurant and a continuation of the quiet waterside parkways. Mere minutes from the harbor, the waters off dana point are teeming with all. We got to experience some firsthand sightings of magnificent ocean creatures and a boat ride too. The dana point festival of whales is one of southern californias largest seafaring celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the world. Whale swims under paddleboarders and kayakers in california. Orange county whale watching based out of dana point. Our policy is that no personal information will be collected about you unless you choose to provide it and that any personal information which you provide us will be safeguarded and not shared with others for any reason. Enjoy stunning views and photo opportunities while traveling along orange countys beautiful coastline. Dana point festival of whales is the worlds first and longestrunning annual whale festival. And when we saw that the dana wharf sportfishing and whale watching company did sunset cruises, that sounded good to us and we.
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