March 7th, 8th, 14th, or 15th have special whale watching trips! Trips every hour from 8 AM to 4PM; the 8AM trip is $15 per person! Special guest lectures and kids’ art lessons also available!
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What’s Happening in Dana Point?
- Tuesdays: Half price all year on fishing AND whale watching
- Try the Orange County Wine Cruise, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays/Sundays!
- Remember, kids fish free every Sunday! Try the Kids Fishing Clinic too!
- Join the kids fishing club – for just $49.00 you will get over $100.00 in trips and merchandise.
- Looking for a private charter? See all of our boats!
- Sign up now for the summer Kids Fishing Camps!
- Wine cruise specials available for seniors 55 years or older.
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About Dana Wharf
In 1958 While running several sport fishing boats off the San Clemente Pier, Don Hansen, decided to take children out on a whale watching excursion at the urging of friend and local educator Philip Grignon. For years Hansen and his fellow captains had been watching Gray Whales pass by them but no one was really watching this majestic Whales at the time. And just like that, whale watching was born.
Voted Best of Dana Point in 2018
Best of Dana Point voted Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching the Best Whale Watching, Tackle Shop and Harbor Excursion for 2018! We are also the Golden Lantern Winner 10 years running! Thank you for 48 years of the best adventures and life-long memories. Here’s to many more!
Over 2,300 Five-Star Reviews!
I took my daughter on a fishing trip with Dana Wharf Whalewatching and Sports fishing. We had a blast. She caught 4 fish, and I caught 3. Amazing experience for my daughter and I.
– Julie C., TripAdvisor
Our captain was able to find us a huge group of dolphins that we were able to drive with and the continued to swim, jump and dance around our boat. 1000's of dolphins. We took our 3 yr old and 1 ye old and they both had a fantastic time.
– Stacy C., TripAdvisor
2 childhood friends were visiting so I took them on the Dana Point wine tasting cruise around the harbor. It was a beautiful evening and very relaxing. Music was great and the wine pours were generous. I’ll go again! Lots of fun!
– Molly N., TripAdvisor
Went out on the Twilight fishing trip and had a great time. The captain and crew were very professional and helpful, which was very nice as we were experienced in fishing the ocean. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting an enjoyable fishing trip.
– clintj749, TripAdvisor
Friendly and knowledgeable staff and large comfortable boat out on beautiful water. We saw loads of dolphins, sea lions and a humpback whale! Very good value and good period of time.
– Lydia C., TripAdvisor
We have fished all over the country and internationally. Dana wharf has top notch service, clean boats with fantastic crews. The crew was very friendly, helpful and supportive. They ensured everyone had a great time and caught fish.
– Richard H., TripAdvisor
Great staff and Captain. We saw the really big Dolphins and cruised with a 80 to 85' Blue whale. What a beautiful animal. He broke several times for us. What a sight!
– Bryan P., TripAdvisor
This trip was awesome as we we traveling right next to a whole pod of dolphins for almost half the time of the trip. There were probably 200 dolphins surrounding our boat and right next to the boat. We got really lucky to see so many and had them give us a great show full of tricks on the water. The captain also provided some really cool information about them while we were watching them play next to us. Great trip!
– Amy O., TripAdvisor
Visit Us in Dana Point
Dana Wharf is conveniently located in Dana Point, Orange County, just south of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach – about 30 minutes south of Disneyland, an hour south of Los Angeles, and an hour north of San Diego.