Tripadvisor whale watching excursion in dana point. Whale watching in dana point book now at captain daves. It draws the whales and dolphins close to the shore. Join our marine educators in exploring the ocean from top to bottom, while searching for some of the worlds largest and smallest creatures, including dolphins and whales, during our 2. Whale watching adventure in dana point harbor with. Paddleboarders float directly over a whale in the dana point harbor. 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. Dana point festival of whales march 2021 dates not updated event promoter has not updated for this year, last years event was march 7 15, 2020 orange countydana point harbor. Dana point whale watching tours introduce you to magnificent wildlife and extraordinary views. The dana point festival of whales is one of southern californias largest seafaring celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the world. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including. Explore how you can get upclose and personal with dana point s whales and dolphins. A video shows great white shark making a meal of scarlet.
Whalewatchers off dana point got an eye full monday when they spotted a rare white baby killer whale swimming off the coast of socal. Whale watching excursions, sailing, parasailing, stand up paddle boarding, diving and fishing give thrill seekers and ocean lovers a chance to embrace the open sea. The marine mammal was spotted in the harbor around 8 a. Tangled humpback whale freed in dana point laguna niguel. Dana point whale watching pacific coast highway travel. This annual celebration draws more than 100,000 visitors from around the world to dana point each year during the height of the gray whale watching season. If you are coming to whale watch, you want to do it from dana point with dana wharf, the pioneers of the industry.
Dana point festival of whales 2021, an event in dana point. Dana point whale watching tours introduce you to a variety of yearround whales, more dolphins per square mile than anywhere else in the world, pristine coastline, calm seas, the first and longest running annual festival of whales, and a captivating harbor minutes from the open ocean. Southern california has some of the richest sea life in the world. Dana point is the best spot for whale watching in the oc.
Aug 08, 2017 the whale was first spotted at around 6. Dana point festival of whales rubios community events. Dana point harbor is a key migration point for a variety of whales and other sea life. Embark on the journey of a lifetime with whale watching adventures in dana point. Blue whale large blue whales are the size of a boeing jet, weighing up to 150 tons and can go up to 100 feet long. 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. Whale gets close enough to boat for passenger to pet it. Book a whale and dolphin watching tour with us from dana point today. Rare pilot whales spotted off dana point for first time in. The dana point historical society will provide free information on local history and display historic photos, books and gifts for purchase. Whale species in dana point and surrounding waters.
Dana point whale watching complete guide to whale watching. From magical yearround whale watching to stunning coastlines, dana point whale watching tours offer a worldclass experience for all ages. We are the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. Baby gray whale coaxed back to sea from dana point photos. The dana point festival of whales will offer its unique merchandise featuring the 2020 logo at several locations throughout the festival. About twodozen surfers were hanging out between sets at doheny state beach in dana point when the whale calmly made its way through the lineup. 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. Whale watchers get rare orca sighting off dana point. We get wild life migrating down to mexico and up to northing california, oregon and canada. Whale swims under paddleboarders and kayakers in california.
Whale watching at dana point and coastal orange county. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and california sea lions. Dana point whale watching tours take off from dana point harbor, the pride of the southern california small craft harbor system. Beginning in 1971 we are the pioneer of whale watching adventures in orange count. Activities experience the ultimate adventure at dana point harbor. To download high resolution images please click here to contact us to receive password. Find dana point festival of whales in dana point, ca 926292908 on yellowbook. To download high resolution images, please click here to contact us. 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. Surfers share waves with blue whale in dana point video. 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.
Whale, whale, whale this week, over twodozen lucky surfers at doheny state beach in dana point got the experience of a lifetime when a massive gray whale decided to. Dana wharf is the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. Dana wharf is the premiere yearround whale watching company in dana point. Upon receipt of password, please click here to access the. Whale watching excursions, sailing, parasailing, stand up paddle boarding, diving, fishing and more. Private boat rentals limited time special rates book online. The dana point harbor offers specialty shopping, fishing and whale watching excursions, kayaking, catalina transportation, and a variety of restaurants from. The orange county coastline is experiencing a surge in the number of whale sightings. Boating, standup paddle boarding, surfing and whale watching are among the activities of this popular orange county town halfway between. Tripadvisor whale watching excursion in dana point provided. The harbor offers easy access, free parking and the small towns locals tout to those who come to enjoy a boat ride during the whale watching season and throughout the year.
The coast line off dana point is located on a steep underwater shelf that extends over a 1,000 feet deep just a couple miles off shore. Whale watching, sportfishing, open charters, cruises, corporate events and a retail store. Nov 14, 2019 about twodozen surfers were hanging out between sets at doheny state beach in dana point when the whale calmly made its way through the lineup. Two million australians download covid19 app as testing on continent expands. Friendly gray whale plays with dana point watchers laguna niguel dana point, ca its the thing you dream of when embarking on a whale watching tour.
Dana point, ca an entangled humpback whale was seen off the dana point coastline by captain daves dolphin and whale safari boats. Dana point whale watchers can depart from newport harbor at. 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. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Now you can make your dreams a reality with captain daves dolphin and whale watching safari in dana point. 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. Massive whale joins surfers in california teton gravity. Thrilled by a day at sea, tourists on the dana wharf whale watching boat were awestruck by a rare sighting that included an orca calf with its pod. Whale swims under paddleboarders and kayakers in california harbor. All of our excursions include intimate narration and discussion from your captain, as you learn more about these majestic creatures. Dana point harbor is the place to be this weekend if youre in the mood to do some whale watching.
The most wellknown and commonly seen whale is the california gray whale. Soon we were on board, and we set off bang on time at 5pm. Whale sightings on the rise off dana point harbor 89. Over 50 people can stand on a blue whale s tongue with its heart being the size of a standard car. Whale and dolphin watching from dana point orange county. A playful gray whale hung out close to boats off dana point and laguna on monday, feb. Friendly gray whale plays with dana point whale watchers. We got to experience some firsthand sightings of magnificent ocean creatures and a boat ride too. All shirts are unisex adult sizes, unless otherwise noted. That could be because of dana points twomilewide, eastwest facing coastline.
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. 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. Aug 03, 2017 dana point, ca an entangled humpback whale was seen off the dana point coastline by captain daves dolphin and whale safari boats. Have you ever dreamed of getting up close and personal with a blue whale or being eyetoeye with a dolphin. 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 is teeming with festivities every winter during this special time of year, offering something for everyone. Whale watching season never really ends on the california coast, according to many tour guides and boat operators. Dana point whale watching tours, dana point, ca california. Discover why dana point, in southern california, is the dolphin and whale watching capital of the world. In the 1950s and 60s, the rightbreaking waves that tended to form here could produce 12. 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.
Enjoy stunning views and photo opportunities while traveling along orange countys beautiful coastline. Dana wharf whale watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in orange county. Dana point festival of whales march 2021 dates not updated event promoter has not updated for this year, last years event was march 7 15, 2020 orange county dana point harbor. That could be because of dana point s twomilewide, eastwest facing coastline. Dana point festival of whales, dana point, ca 926292908. In 2017, a gray whale lingered in dana point harbor for about seven hours, causing quite a commotion among. Ap a delighted passenger on a whalewatching cruise was able to pet a 35foot 11meter gray whale that surfaced near the boat off southern california. Experience the ultimate adventure at dana point harbor. Catch an exciting peek with whalewatching cruise in dana point. All too familiar a scene, whale watchers got to see a grim. A blue whale nurses its calf off the dana point headlands. Nearly half of the migrating gray whale population follows the coast of southern california, many come close to shore at dana point. While this was the first observed whale this year in the harbor, there have been others. Dana point harbor is known as the whale capital of the world.
If you want to whale watch, do it from dana point with dana wharf, the industry pioneers. Whale gets close enough to pet off southern california. There is no better way to experience it than on a private boat with just your family and. Winter celebrates the gray whale, and yearround, regularly viewed whales include blue whales, fin whales, humpback whales, and minke whales. A video shows great white shark making a meal of scarlet, a. Celebrating the return of the onceendangered california gray whale with a leviathansize event. He says this is the 2nd largest mammal ever to have lived, after the blue whale, and is the fastest whale of them all. So, if youve come to dana point for a dolphin and whale watching tour, be prepared to witness this display. Cruise the pacific ocean off dana point on a whale watching excursion aboard a comfortable 95 vessel. Dana point sportfishing provides the ultimate whale watching trips, giving you an up close and personal experience with the wildlife we have just outside dana point harbor. The festival draws nearly 100,000 visitors each year.
The festivals free shuttle has a stop in front of herb the topiary whale, adjacent to the display areas. The annual dana point festival of whales, happens the first two weekends in march saturday and sunday. The best whale watching spot for those who prefer the ground to stay still under their feet is at the dana point headlands, which has been restored to native vegetation. How to go whale watching in orange county share this. A couple of weekends ago we set off on another so cal adventure when the dana wharf invited us on a whale watching cruise. A baby gray whale is back out to sea after hanging out in dana point harbor for several hours.
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