Dana Point Whale Watching

Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World®

 

Begin your Dana Point whale watching experience today!

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Humpback whale jumping out of the water near Dana Point, California

Why Dana Point?

Dana Point’s operators welcome visitors to the Dolphin & Whale Capital of the World®.  From magical year-round whale watching to stunning coastlines, Dana Point whale watching tours offer a world-class experience for all ages.

Dana Point is also a Whale Heritage Area, a designation conferred by the World Cetacean Alliance.

Dana Point whale watchers in foreground watching a humpback whale tail

Where to Watch?

Explore how you can get up-close and personal with Dana Point’s whales, dolphins, and other sea life. Dana Point whale watching cruises are offered every day, throughout the year.

With year-round whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more, any time is a good time to book your Dana Point whale watching experience!

Hundreds of dolphins stampede off the coast of Dana Point, California

What Will I See?

Dive deeper into Dana Point’s year-round abundant and diverse marine life with our photo gallery of what we see and when.

Giant blue whales, playful humpbacks, breathtaking pods of wild dolphins, and so much more await your Dana Point whale watching adventure.

Dana Point Whale Watching

Dana Point, California, USA, is a designated Whale Heritage Area by the World Cetacean Alliance.

Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World® and World’s Whale Capital® are registered trademarks of Dana Point Whale Watching Company, Inc. The Company welcomes their use by Dana Point businesses and tourism partners.

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