- most popular!
- Whale Watching
- All ages
- 2 hours
Experience premier year-round whale watching in the Whale Watching Capital of the World® with the true pioneers of the industry.
Join Us for Daily Dolphin and Whale Watching Trips!
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!
Experience premier year-round whale watching in the Whale Watching Capital of the World® with the true pioneers of the industry.
Have the whole boat to yourself on this private whale watching tour! Keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, and other sea life during your unique adventure.
HALF PRICE TUESDAY IS BACK!
Half price off the usual adult fare on Tuesdays – Save $28.00!
We are excited to launch our newest winter / spring whale watching adventure! Our new vessel, the New San Mateo, is a Monterey Style Whale Watching boat.
In the spring and summer, enjoy an evening of sunshine, cool ocean breezes, and romantic sunset views. In the winter, take in the romantic atmosphere of the beautifully lit Dana Point Harbor.
Dana Wharf offers a special 8-hour whale watching trip a few times a year. BOOK NOW for an adventure of a lifetime & a day you won’t soon forget!
Come aboard the 95′ Dana Pride for an evening filled with fun and entertainment. Enjoy live music as you cruise through beautiful Dana Point Harbor and enjoy the sunset.
Dana Wharf is once again offering our Annual Whale Watching Pass! Annual Passholders can join us all year round on as many trips as they’d like in 2023! Whale watching is year-round here in Dana Point because we are the Whale Watching Capital of the World®!
Dana Wharf offers a special 8-hour whale watching trip a few times a year. BOOK NOW for an adventure of a lifetime & a day you won’t soon forget!
In the spring and summer, enjoy an evening of sunshine, cool ocean breezes, and romantic sunset views. In the winter, take in the romantic atmosphere of the beautifully lit Dana Point Harbor.
The Lot’ A Fun, a one-level vessel, has unobstructed viewing areas, covered and uncovered, with seating throughout. The stable platform of the catamaran is ideal for ocean travel and low marine life interference.
Dana Wharf offers a special 8-hour whale watching trip a few times a year. BOOK NOW for an adventure of a lifetime & a day you won’t soon forget!
These six-hour trips are aboard one of our fast, comfortable catamarans and provide optimal viewing of pelagic birds, whales, and dolphins.
Want to parasail off Doheny State Beach? We offer parasailing in Dana Point Harbor and are located right off the 5 freeway and Pacific Coast Highway.
Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often! See wildlife such as:
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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 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.