Since 1971, dana wharf has been offering the best in dana point whale watching. Dana wharf is the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. We were out for a full 5 hours on our whale watching tour. The festival kicks off with a parade filled with spectacular floats, costumes and giant balloons, and the festivities continue with a street fair featuring live music, a pet costume c. Detailed forecast tide charts and tables with past and future low and high tide times. The ocean institute is dedicated to protecting your privacy as you use our web site. A sneak peak inside oceanstone weddings oceanstone. Steveston seabreeze adventures, whale watching tours. Theyll ask you to to sign up or sign in free for their deal updates but you can unsubscribe anytime you want. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including. The dana point festival of whales, happens every year in the city of. Planning our first california road trip and as landlocked missourians, we are very anxious to see the pacific coast. Dana point amy lagera was helping a young adult with special needs learn to paddle board when she spotted a wayward juvenile gray whale tuesday, aug.
Sanctuary staff coordinates, collects and monitors whale sightings in and. In mid february, you have a good chance of seeing a gray whale. Maddie james seaside learning center opens the ocean institute celebrates the grand opening of its spectacular on the water learning facility, honoring a young ocean steward, and featuring. Whale and dolphin watching from dana point dana point. Dana point festival of whales 2020 in dana point, ca. Will they be around dana point the second week of february, and if so, can we book.
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. Cruise the pacific ocean off dana point on a whale watching excursion aboard a comfortable 95 vessel. He says this is the 2nd largest mammal ever to have lived, after the blue whale, and is the fastest whale of them all. Our policy is that no personal information will be collected about you unless you choose to provide it and that any personal information which you provide us will be safeguarded. With steveston seabreeze adventures youll feel their passion for the pristine wilderness of british columbias west coast.
If staying near dana point, might as well use their options. Steveston trails, tales, fish and whales retired and travelling. In incredible video, 20foot baby whale swims within feet. View giant blue whales in the summer and fall months and the annual gray whale migration in the winter and. Private boat rentals limited time special rates book online.
Known as the whale watching capital of the west, tours are offered 365 days a year out of dana point harbor. The ocean institute was the first nonprofit to receive the award, which recognizes the positive contributions made to the dana point community. View dan whales profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. May 11, 2018 in a nod to moms day dana wharfs drone pilot matt larmand took this cute drone video of a mother gray whale and her calf off the dana point coastline. The piercing end of this harpoon is flat and squared and has no sharp cutting edge. No coupon or promo code is needed or available from this ticket source. Nearly half of the migrating gray whale population follows the coast of southern california, many come close to shore at dana point. Dana wharf is a familyownedandoperated business and the originator of whale watching in orange county.
Here is a list of what has been seen in the past by one of the companies based in dana point. Activities experience the ultimate adventure at dana point harbor. Sec filings include f quarterly reports, dg events and more. How a stone spearhead found in a whale could help solve. Dana point blue whale watching from a kayak dana point. That could be because of dana points twomilewide, eastwest facing coastline.
It draws the whales and dolphins close to the shore. Weve hosted so many stunning weddings at oceanstone. Right now is blue whale season which goes till about december and our sightings have been really great. The whale was spotted at dana point harbor on tuesday morning, according to the daily mail. Research, monitoring and response of ship strikes in channel. Dana point whale watching tours introduce you to a variety of yearround whales, more dolphins per square.
That could be because of dana point s twomilewide, eastwest facing coastline. Orange county whale watching based out of dana point. After signin, youll see the whale and dolphin watching from dana point purchase page for more info and tickets. If you want to whale watch, do it from dana point with dana wharf, the industry pioneers. In incredible video, 20foot baby whale swims within feet of. An xray of the bone shows that this harpoon didnt have a cutting blade attached to the point. It swam within a few feet of beachgoers, very close to the shore. The whale watchers road, moreton bay the humpbacks have a way of knowing beyond our ken, their biomagnetic cortex tuned to an inner codex each new season, one where songs of their ancestors pull aside the curtain of time as they cruise the whales road northward, up from the antarctic to moreton bay to leave behind their flaws and languor.
Woman who swam with and touched gray whale in dana point. The seasonally established whale advisory zone spans from point arguello to dana point. Dana point whale watching pacific coast highway travel. The dana point festival of whales, happens every year in the city of dana point, set in the dana point harbor. Sep 26, 2015 after considering several options, we decided that we would go whale watching with vancouver whale watching out of steveston. Whale watching excursions, sailing, parasailing, stand up paddle boarding, diving, fishing and more. The 100acre grounds of freestone park are beautiful, featuring a manmade lake and waterfall. Soon we were on board, and we set off bang on time at 5pm. 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 whale watch in southern california. Mother and calf gray whales holding hands dana point, ca. Book a whale and dolphin watching tour with us from dana point today.
Up to about the year 2000, a blue whale sighting at dana point was unprecedented or even unknown. Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often. Whale genetics point to cancer immunity and slow aging, but ancient knowledge led the way. 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. Buy tickets online or call 949 6731434 to schedule a cruise. Finback whales are the fastest baleen whale, nicknamed the greyhound of the sea, capable of top speeds of 23 mph. During this peak season, 40 50 whales pass by dana point each day, using the dana point headlands 200foot cliffs near the harbor as a landmark to check their migration path. The dana point festival of whales features two weekends of art, beachside entertainment, whale watching and more. Mar 09, 2020 how to get tickets for whale and dolphin watching from dana point in dana point at the cheapest price. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover dans connections and jobs at similar companies. Weve asked a few oceanstone couples 3 questions to give you a peek inside their special day.
Beginning in 1971 we are the pioneer of whale watching adventures in orange county, california. Dana point whale watching is for residents and visitors who are considering going whale watching. Most whale harpoons have metal or stone blades attached to the point. Whale and dolphin watching from dana point orange county. Dana wharf is the premiere yearround whale watching company in dana point. Along with its protected coastline as well as a marine canyon just off shore, newport bay is home to resident mammals yearround and. Stevenstone at vauterhill, devon, weatherbys pointtopoint. Whale watching in dana point book now at captain daves. See whos going to dana point festival of whales 2020 in dana point, ca. The point was made by trimming away two opposite sides to form a chisel tip. Whale watching in dana point orange county whale watching. Dana point blue whale watching from a kayak dana point jet. Whale watching excursions, sailing, parasailing, stand up paddle boarding, diving, fishing and more await you.
Click the button above to go directly to the source of this offer. Daveys locker whale watching offers whale watching cruises daily year round. This deal for whale and dolphin watching from dana point is a couponfree offer. With over 90% successful whale sightings of our resident orca whales aka killer whales, and a free pass with no expiry if you dont see whales, its fantastic value for the trip of a lifetime. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and california sea lions. Finback whale another amazing spectacle for dana point whale watchers, finbacks are the second largest animal in the world after the blue whale. Finbacks are long lived with an average life span of 8590 years old. Festival of whales still going on for this weekend. Newport landing offers yearround, daily trips just north of dana point, departing from beautiful newport beach. A sneak peak inside oceanstone weddings 17th january 2018.
Aug 14, 2017 the whale was spotted at dana point harbor on tuesday morning, according to the daily mail. After considering several options, we decided that we would go whale watching with vancouver whale watching out of steveston. Information on seasonal presence, movement and general distribution. Dana wharf whale watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in orange county. From savory eats to indulgent sweets, theres a pleasure for every palate. Its to our benefit, the blue whales have now decided to make the dana point area one of their favorite summer destinations. The festival closes with the whale of a concert bbq and spirits garden right at baby beach. 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. How to go whale watching in orange county orange county. 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. 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. Steveston trails, tales, fish and whales retired and. This season, we saw over 1,500 gray whales, and last summer we saw over 750 blue whales. Year round opportunity to see many whale species, dolphins and other marine life.
During the 2012, and 14 seasons, blues have started passing by dana point in. Whale species in dana point and surrounding waters. Freestone park in gilbert is a wonderful place to have a wedding. If you are looking for a beautiful outdoor venue for your ceremony, consider a freestone park wedding gilbert arizona. We bring you the latest entries, results and fixtures for the season. Dana point festival of whales 2020 in dana point, ca everfest. Dana point whale watching complete guide to whale watching. Whale watching at dana point and coastal orange county. Over 50 people can stand on a blue whale s tongue with its heart being the size of a standard car. Come to dana point and enjoy the 6th annual clam chowder cook off at baby beach, captain daves under sea eco carnival, a free movie screening, boat rides, tours, car shows, art show, and so much more.
Experience the ultimate adventure at dana point harbor. With over 90% successful whale sightings of our resident orca whales aka killer whales, and a free pass with no expiry. Welcome to uk the official home of pointtopointing. Dana point offers the best whale watching along the california coast dont miss it. 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. How a stone spearhead found in a whale could help solve the mystery of cancer anchorage daily news skip. Freestone park wedding gilbert arizona justice of the. The dana point chamber of commerce selected the ocean institute as dana points 2007 business of the year. In a nod to moms day dana wharfs drone pilot matt larmand took this cute drone video of a mother gray whale and her calf off.
There was an amazing range of wild life on this trip. Dana wharf proudly takes over 25,000 children out whale watching every year. According to wyland, dana wharfs tours are californias best for whale watching and when you see the whales, dolphins and sea lions frolicking in the surf. Enjoy waterfront dining and seaside delights in picturesque dana point harbor. Dana point is the best spot for whale watching in the oc.