Dana point whale watching pacific coast highway travel. Private boat rentals limited time special rates book online. Daveys locker whale watching reservation request form. Its harbor offers some of the most unique ways to view these majestic mammals, as well as, herds of migrating dolphin, sea lions and other sea life.
Whale and dolphin watching in newport beach captain. Whale watching, fishing charter, adventure tours, guided tours, sporting goods payment types. You can try one of their exciting fishing trips that are perfect for both the novice and the more. View giant blue whales in summer and fall months and the. Dana point festival of whales dana point, ca mar 14, 2020. Research, monitoring and response of ship strikes in channel. Enjoy fishing, diving, spearfishing, dolphin and whale watching, sunset, harbor and coastal cruises, and more.
Boaters were asked sunday to be on the lookout for a gray whale tangled in an unknown material heading north along southern californias coast. First, learn how scientists identify the largest whales on earth based on their unique. Baby gray whale coaxed back to sea from dana point photos. 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 festival is held in march, but whale watching excursions begin the end of december, and are offered through the first of april. Sanctuary staff coordinates, collects and monitors whale sightings in and. Whale watching in dana point book now at captain daves. Ap a delighted passenger on a whalewatching cruise was able to pet a 35foot 11meter gray whale that surfaced. Enjoy stunning views and photo opportunities while traveling along orange countys beautiful coastline.
Tripadvisor whale watching excursion in dana point. Watch whale swim with surfers at doheny beach laguna niguel dana point, ca a san juan hills student flying his drone over 20 surfers noticed this whale angling directly toward them. From dana point harbor, gray whales can be seen just seconds away by boat, and nearby are gigantic and gentle blue whales, fearsome killer whales and marine. We operate all year round and see whales throughout the year plus up to 4 different species of spectacular dolphins on a regular basis. The festival of whales, dana points most famous annual event, is a celebration of the annual migration of the magnificent california gray whale. 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. Help us keep whales safe with the whale alert app ocean institute. We are pleased to provide the areas only dolphin and whale watching cruise that allows your family to be a scientist for the day. Special events are integral to the enchantment of dana point. All shirts are unisex adult sizes, unless otherwise noted. Whale and dolphin watching from dana point dana point.
During the peak of migration season, between 50 and 80 whales pass through this coastal california town. The dana point festival of whales is one of southern californias largest seafaring celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the world. Gray whale makes surprise visit into dana point harbor 25 cool orange county nature photos to welcome spring dog stolen in san francisco is turned into palmdale animal shelter, is reunited. Experience the ultimate adventure at dana point harbor.
Dana wharf is the premiere yearround whale watching company in dana point. Travelers to anaheim in march are in for a real treat. Blue whale season runs may october and gray whale migration runs november april. We are the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. Whale watching at dana point and coastal orange county. Finbacks are long lived with an average life span of 8590 years old. Dana point is the best spot for whale watching in the oc. Beginning in 1971 we are the pioneer of whale watching adventures in orange count. Newport landing offers yearround, daily trips just north of dana point, departing from beautiful newport beach. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including. Book a whale and dolphin watching tour with us from dana point today. That could be because of dana points twomilewide, eastwest facing coastline. All too familiar a scene, whale watchers got to see a. 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. Whale watching in dana point orange county whale watching. Whale watching excursions, sailing, parasailing, stand up paddle boarding, diving, fishing and more. Watch whale swim with surfers near doheny state beach.
Video laguna niguel dana point, ca families on board a dana wharf whale watching vessel got a sight they will never forget. Along with hosting such events as the festival of the whales, dana point also is home to the ocean. Will they be around dana point the second week of february, and if so, can we book. Dana point whale watching is for residents and visitors who are considering going whale watching. Dana point screams southern california and draws more than a million visitors every. Dana point whale watching tours offer worldclass whale watching experiences. How to go whale watching in orange county orange county. Planning our first california road trip and as landlocked missourians, we are very anxious to see the pacific coast. If during your visit to our site you only browse, read pages or download. Buy tickets online or call 949 6731434 to schedule a cruise.
So, if youve come to dana point for a dolphin and whale watching tour, be prepared to witness this display. Dana wharf is the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. A baby gray whale is back out to sea after hanging out in dana point harbor for several hours. He says this is the 2nd largest mammal ever to have lived, after the blue whale, and is the fastest whale of them all. Surfers share waves with gray whale in dana point ktla. After signin, youll see the whale and dolphin watching from dana point purchase page for more info and tickets. Dana point whale watching tours introduce you to magnificent wildlife and extraordinary views.
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. The 16foot great white shark sank its sharp teeth into the whales bloated carcass, taking a few bites of her breakfast in the early morning hours saturday about 14 miles off dana point. From migrating gray whales in the winter to blue whales in the spring and summer, dana point harbor is a reference landmark for the whales. Dana point tourism dana point accommodation dana point holiday rentals dana point holiday packages dana point flights dana point attractions dana point travel forum dana point photos dana point map dana point guide. Book your whale watching cruise online to prepare for your visit to dana point. The dana point festival of whales will offer its unique merchandise featuring the 2020 logo at several locations throughout the festival. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and california sea lions.
Cruise the pacific ocean off dana point on a whale watching excursion aboard a comfortable 95 vessel. We got to experience some firsthand sightings of magnificent ocean creatures and a boat ride too. Tangled humpback whale freed in dana point laguna niguel. Whale of a rubber ducky derby hosted by the dana point womans club, this fun spin on a traditional rubber ducky race will be held from 11a. Come celebrate the return of the gray whales off the dana point coast with whale watches, a sampling of the many events includes a parade, street fair, car show, scavenger hunt, sand sculpting, interpretive nature hike, marine mammal lecture series, movies, music, sailing and standup paddling lessons, tall ship sails, and of course, whale watching. View a chronological event schedule for the 2020 festival of whales. Winter celebrates the gray whale, and yearround, regularly viewed whales include blue whales, fin whales, humpback whales, and minke whales. 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. Catch an exciting peek with whalewatching cruise in dana point. Dana point is the whale watching capital of the world, here, in our own backyard. Surfers share waves with gray whale in dana point local news. Receives text messages on this line as well 949 2015650 email.
Whale and dolphin watching from dana point orange county. Finback whale another amazing spectacle for dana point whale watchers, finbacks are the second largest animal in the world after the blue whale. Whale watching tours leave daily from dana point, california where the huge mammals can be viewed right off the coast. Dana wharf whale watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in orange county. Right now is blue whale season which goes till about december and our sightings have been really great. Hit the high seas for whale watching, hightech catamarans, underwater viewing pods, private charters, and more with capt. Dana wharf whale watch 34675 golden lantern, dana point, california 92629 rated 4. Select the following allwater services in dana point. It draws the whales and dolphins close to the shore. Dana point is teeming with festivities every winter during this special time of year, offering something for everyone. Finback whales are the fastest baleen whale, nicknamed the greyhound of the sea, capable of top speeds of 23 mph. Rare whale with long, spiky teeth washes up at san onofre.
Your 5 stars experience is our 5 stars reputation, experience today. Dana point dolphin and whale watching tickets capt. Dana point, ca an entangled humpback whale was seen off the dana point coastline by captain daves dolphin and whale safari boats. Gray whale comes within a few feet of surfers in southern. 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.
Along with its protected coastline as well as a marine canyon just off shore, newport bay is home to resident mammals yearround and. At doheny state beach, a juvenile gray whale casually approached several. In 2017, a gray whale lingered in dana point harbor for about seven hours, causing quite a commotion among. The marine mammal was spotted in the harbor around 8 a. All of our excursions include intimate narration and discussion from your captain, as you learn more about these majestic creatures. 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. While this was the first observed whale this year in the harbor, there have been others. Whale watching adventure in dana point harbor with. The annual dana point festival of whales takes place the first two weekends and promises the best opportunity to see whales migrating between alaska and mexico.
Whale gets close enough to pet off southern california california. Dana point harbor is known as the whale capital of the world. In the 1950s and 60s, the rightbreaking waves that tended to form here could produce 12. Duckies may be purchased in advance by contacting joan marie kerr at 9498595706 or the day of.
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