Festival of Whales

Mark your calendars now! Come back and see us on March 4th and 5th, 2023 in the dolphin & whale watching capital of the world (R) for the 52nd annual Dana Point Festival of Whales!

We look forward to hosting you in beautiful Dana Point Harbor to celebrate the annual return of the California gray whales as they grace our coast during their annual, awe-inspiring migration.

In the meantime, there are several incredible Whale watching excursions operating out of Dana Point all year round!  For more information visit DanaPointHarbor.com 

• Concert on the Water & BBQ – Baby Beach- March 5 @ Noon – 5:00 PM
• Diamond Dig – Baby Beach- March 5 @ 9:00 AM – Noon
• Art in the Park – Island Way & Dana Point Harbor Dr.- March 5 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Dana Point Fine Arts Association Show & Sale – Harbor Walkway – March 5 @ 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Stand Up To Trash Beach Cleanup – Ocean Institute- March 5 @ 9:00 – 11:00 AM
• Story Time – Hansen Plaza near Dana Wharf- March 5 @ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
• Wyland Clean Water Exhibit Learning Experience – Golden Lantern/DP Harbor Dr. – March 5 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Whale of a Cleanup – Doheny State Beach – March 5 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Classic Car Displays – Harbor Walkway- March 5 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Marine Mammal Lecture Series – Kirsten Donald – Harpoon Henry’s Restaurant- March 5 @ 9:30 – 10:30 AM
• Kids Fishing Clinic & Trip – Dana Wharf Sportfishing- March 5 @ 12:15-12:45 PM & 1:00-5:30 PM
• Harbor Music Series – Dana Point Harbor- March 5 @ Noon – 3:00 PM
• Visitor Center Open House Tour & Whale Exhibits – Doheny State Beach Visitor Center- March 5 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Dana Point Historical Society Walking Tour – Lantern District- March 5 @ 2:00 PM
• Ocean Institute Activities – Ocean Institute – March 5 @ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Interactive Sailing Rides – Westwind Sailing / Baby Beach – March 5 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Stand-Up Paddle Clinics – Westwind Sailing / Baby Beach – March 5 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Festival of Whales Merchandise Booths – Dana Point Harbor- March 5 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM