Dana point is the premier location for whale watching along the california coast and home to over 400,000 common dolphins and 4 species of whales. It was so amazing to see such a wonderful variety of ocean animals. Mar 08, 2017 cardboard classic dinghy dash at dana point festival of whales saturday, march 11 34445 ensenada place dana point, ca 92629 949 4923035. Experience the ultimate adventure at dana point harbor. Posted by teresa mihelic helpdesk on tuesday, february 14th, 2017 at 10. Dana point, ca sheriffs deputies and others today managed to coax a possibly ailing baby gray whale out of dana point harbor. Gray whales just outside dana point harbor new vlogs every day and a live broadcast every week so be sure to subscribe. Soon we were on board, and we set off bang on time at 5pm.
He says this is the 2nd largest mammal ever to have lived, after the blue whale, and is the fastest whale of them all. Learn how you can do your part to keep our oceans clean when you join us at our carnival. Dana point festival of whales 5 star whale watching tours. Are you looking to find out about holiday lights at dana point harbor 2019. 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. The marine mammal was spotted in the harbor around 8 a. Aug 08, 2017 baby gray whale coaxed back to sea laguna niguel dana point, ca the possibly ill, young whale, that looks really skinny, was swimming directly underneath a paddle boarder. Valentines weekend whale watching cruises at dana wharf. Holiday lights at dana point harbor 2019 fun orange county.
Whale watching in dana point book now at captain daves. To download high resolution images, please click here to contact us. At one point, two paddleboarders floated directly over the whale. 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. Enjoy stunning views and photo opportunities while traveling along orange countys beautiful coastline. This dana point woman who helps others with adaptive paddleboarding experiences also helped a whale near the dana point pier. The southern origin of californias highway 1 winds through some gorgeous locations, like beach town and whalewatching mecca dana point. The dana point festival of whales, happens every year in the city of. Aug 10, 2017 this dana point woman who helps others with adaptive paddleboarding experiences also helped a whale near the dana point pier. Mere minutes from the harbor, the waters off dana point are teeming with all kinds of marine wildlife for you to enjoy.
We are pleased to provide the areas only dolphin and whale watching cruise that allows your family to be a scientist for the day. Gray whales just outside dana point harbor dolphin daves. Finbacks are long lived with an average life span of 85. From savory eats to indulgent sweets, theres a pleasure for every palate.
The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and california sea lions. Wayward whale back out to sea after hanging out in dana. Baby gray whale coaxed back to sea from dana point photos. Cardboard classic dinghy dash at dana point festival of. It was a holiday lights extravaganza that lasted only one year 2014. Tangled humpback whale freed in dana point laguna niguel.
Catch an exciting peek with whalewatching cruise in dana point. 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. Over 50 people can stand on a blue whale s tongue with its heart being the size of a standard car. Dana point is teeming with festivities every winter during this special time of year, offering something for everyone. Juvenile gray whale is heading north after a day thrilling onlookers. In 2017, a gray whale lingered in dana point harbor for about seven hours, causing quite a commotion among. The festival of whales, a yearly event dana point, is a celebration of the annual migration of the california gray whale. Dana point festival of whales the dana point festival of whales celebrates the return of the gray whale to our waters. Jan 31, 2017 gray whales just outside dana point harbor new vlogs every day and a live broadcast every week so be sure to subscribe. In past years when the logo was chosen via an art contest, dozens of artists submitted entries for the chance to have their design featured throughout the festival, including event merchandise. Cardboard classic dinghy dash at dana point festival of whales saturday, march 11 34445 ensenada place dana point, ca 92629 949 4923035.
It draws the whales and dolphins close to the shore. Dana point whale watching pacific coast highway travel. One registration fee is required for the day, however you must register for each race that you want to. Experience upclose wild dolphins, migrating gray whales, playful humpback whales, huge fin whales, silly sea lions, and so much more. In the 1950s and 60s, the rightbreaking waves that tended to form here. Read press clippings for the 2017 festival of whales. You can see whales and dolphins off the coast of dana point, california, all year long. That could be because of dana points twomilewide, eastwest facing coastline.
The ocean institute was the first nonprofit to receive the award, which recognizes the positive contributions made to the dana point community. Dana point whale fest cardboard classic dinghy dash 2017. Whale watching excursions, sailing, parasailing, stand up paddle boarding, diving, fishing and more await you. Rescuers in southern california looking for tangled whale. Dana points 2017 whale festival kick off around the corner. In 2017, there was a shark stand over by watermans restaurant in 2018, there was a candy cane heart display. May through november you can see blue whales, humpback whales, fin whales, and more.
It is adventure time again with captain dave and his crew at the dana point festival of whales. Dana point is the best spot for whale watching in the oc. The festival draws nearly 100,000 visitors each year. Private boat rentals limited time special rates book online. We are the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. Between december and may, dana point whale watchers can see migrating gray whales, as well as fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales. Book a whale and dolphin watching tour with us from dana point today.
Dana point festival of whales events and information. From migrating gray whales in the winter to blue whales in the spring and summer, dana point harbor is a reference landmark for the whales. Captain daves dolphin and whale watching safari offers daily, year. Just click the redeem offer button, print the coupon, make a reservation, and bring the coupon with you to daveys locker whale watching when checking in. While this was the first observed whale this year in the harbor, there have been others. The dana point festival of whales is one of southern californias largest seafaring celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the world. Dana wharf whale watching began in 1971 and was the first whale watching company in orange county. Dana wharf is the premier yearround whale watching facility in southern california. Dana point whale watching complete guide to whale watching. Finback whales are the fastest baleen whale, nicknamed the greyhound of the sea, capable of top speeds of 23 mph.
Whale species in dana point and surrounding waters. Dana point harbor guidelines state that a pfd is required on all sups, oc1, oc2, and surfskis. Enjoy waterfront dining and seaside delights in picturesque dana point. Pines park, 34941 camino capistrano, and sea canyon park, 33093 santiago. 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.
Gray whales just outside dana point harbor dolphin dave. Redeem offer this offer is valid for up to 10 fares. Illuminocean was, for the most part, not a static light display. Whale swims under paddleboarders and kayakers in california. Buy tickets online or call 949 6731434 to schedule a cruise. This family fun event draws over 100,000 visitors from around the world to dana point each year during the height of whale watching season and celebrates the onceendangered california gray whale with a leviathansize event. Juvenile gray whale is heading north after a day thrilling. Whale watching at dana point and coastal orange county. If youre going to go fishing, go to dana wharf, great boats, great captains, great options for all types of species.
Wishing you health and happiness and to see you back in dana point next year for the 50th annual festival of whales. Winter celebrates the gray whale, and yearround, regularly viewed whales include blue whales, fin whales, humpback whales, and minke whales. A gray whale swims in dana point, on tuesday, august 8, 2017. In light of yesterdays announcement by governor newsom and the california department of public health advising the postponement or cancelation of public mass gatherings of 250 or more to slow the spread of covid19 coronavirus, weekend two of the dana point festival of whales has been canceled. Help us keep whales safe with the whale alert app ocean institute. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and. Festival of whales logo history dana point festival of.
Here are some of our favorite moments of 2017 whale watching season. Due to the unique shape of dana point harbor, it is ideally located for easy and quick access to board a boat and be in open ocean in 5. I feel like illuminocean in dana point harbor made a big impression on people. Dana wharf is the premiere yearround whale watching company in dana point. Dana point harbor is known as the whale capital of the world.
First, learn how scientists identify the largest whales on earth based on their unique. Enjoy waterfront dining and seaside delights in picturesque dana point harbor. This family fun event draws over 100,000 visitors from around the world to dana point each year during the height of whale watching season celebrates the onceendangered california gray whale with a leviathansize event. The dana point festival of whales, happens every year in the city of dana point, set in the dana point harbor. For information regarding your booked whale watching trip, or to book a whale watching trip, please contact the chosen whale watching company directly. That could be because of dana point s twomilewide, eastwest facing coastline. If during your visit to our site you only browse, read pages or download. Whale watching excursions, sailing, parasailing, stand up paddle boarding, diving, fishing and more. Beginning in 1971 we are the pioneer of whale watching adventures in orange county, california.
Dana wharf 34675 golden lantern dana point, ca 92629. 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. Registration 7am baby beach park dana point harbor. South coast water district board of directors meeting. Theres a huge happy harbordays welcome light display as you come to the entrance of the harbor. Finback whale another amazing spectacle for dana point whale watchers, finbacks are the second largest animal in the world after the blue whale. The marine mammal was spotted in the harbor around 8. How to go whale watching in orange county orange county. Researchers, rescue crews and others gathered to help free this juvenile humpback whale from its plight off the dana point coastline. Baby gray whale coaxed back to sea laguna nigueldana point, ca the possibly ill, young whale, that looks really skinny, was swimming directly underneath a.
Whale watching season never really ends on the california coast, according to many tour guides and boat operators. All of our excursions include intimate narration and discussion from your captain, as you learn more about these majestic creatures. Dana wharf sports fishing and whale watching offer fun yearround ocean activities geared for couples, friends, and families. Catch an exciting peek with whale watching cruise in dana point. Every year, around 20,000 gray whales migrate 5,000 to 7,000 miles. Boaters were asked sunday to be on the lookout for a gray whale tangled in an unknown material heading north along southern californias coast.
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