Dana Point Whale Watching & Dolphin Tours
Dana Wharf Whale Watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in Orange County. We are the premier year-round whale watching facility in Southern California. If you want to whale watch, do it from Dana Point with Dana Wharf, the industry pioneers. Interested in a School Field Trip? We’d love to host you!
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Whale Watching & Event Specials
Whale Watching Log
2023 Marine Life Sightings
Gray Whales – 460
(53 were Cow Calf Pairs!)
Humpback Whales – 185
Blue Whales – 197
Fin Whales – 387
Minke Whales – 74
Bryde’s Whales – 24
Orcas (ETPs) – 11
Sperm Whale – 1
Mako Shark – 5
Blue Shark – 2
Salmon Shark – 1
Great White – 1
What will you see on your whale watching trip?
Whale Watching Info
Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often! See wildlife such as:
- Gray whales (November – May) – These friendly whales are up to 40 to 50 feet long and can weigh 30 to 40 tons!
- Blue whales (May – November) – They can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh up to 100 tons – you will not believe your eyes if you’re lucky enough to see one of these impressive marine mammals!
- These whales visit year-round – fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales, and more.
- Dolphins – Take memorable photos as schools of playful dolphins frolic around the boat!
- Sea lions, pelicans, and other seafaring birds, plus possible sightings of sharks (mako, hammerhead, and great white)
Take Care of the Environment
Join the Stand Up To Trash Community! Our focus is to clean our oceans and protect our beaches for future generations. We exist to make a difference and we’re so excited you want to be a part of it!
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Also, we’ve seen an increasing amount of plastic pollution on our adventures. Plastic is not only clogging our landfills but is also finding its way into our waterways and oceans at an unprecedented rate.
For more information, visit COSTA SUNGLASSES Kick Plastic to help reduce the amount of plastic we use and to mobilize a movement.
Dana Point Whale Watching Adventures
Dana Wharf Sportfishing is proud to be a charter member of SAC, the Sportfishing Association of California. Dana Wharf Sportfishing and SAC are committed to the recreational sportfisherman, and you can also help by becoming a supporting member and participating in annual SAC events.
