đ Kid-Friendly Whale Watching Guide | Complete Newport Beach Whale Wa
Everyone should take their kids to see whales at least once in their life! đłCalifornia is truly a hidden gem, especially Newport Beachâyou can spot whales and dolphins here all year round! đđ»I recently took my kid on this experience, and it was absolutely breathtaking! Iâm sharing this practical guide, so save it now! đăBooking MethodăSearch for "Daveyâs Locker" on Google and book Whale Watching Cruises directly through their official website. Weekdays: $36 per person Weekends: $50 per person Kids under 2: Free Itâs recommended to choose the 4:30 PM sessionâthereâs less sun, and the probability of seeing whales is higher! đăAddress & ParkingăAddress: 400 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661Parking is extremely hard to find! Many lots only allow 2-hour parking, and youâll get fined if you overstay â ïž.Suggestion: Arrive 1 hour early and park at Parking Newport Beach (707 E Oceanfront). Payment is via machineâ$12.5 for 3 hours, and itâs just a few minutesâ walk to the dock! đăTrip ExperienceăThe boat is large with two decks, and the entire trip lasts 2â2.5 hours.The captain is super friendlyâheâll share whale facts and guide everyone to spot whales and dolphins.About 50 minutes after departure, youâll pass Sea Lion Island đŠ! My kid was so excited that they imitated the sea lionsâ calls, haha.Snacks and drinks are sold on the boat, but itâs better to bring some small snacks yourself!The first deck offers a direct and stunning viewâhighly recommended. đžăPhotography TipsăGoing out to sea on a sunny day makes for amazing photos! The sea and sky blend into a beautiful blue that warms your heart đ.Be sure to take photos by the railingsâthe background is super clean.When dolphins leap continuously, use burst mode to capture the moment! Itâs all about quick reflexes! đ¶ăMust-Haves for Kidsă A thick jacket! The sea breeze is strong and chilly. Sunscreen + hat + sunglasses (to prevent sunburn!). Motion sickness medicine (as a backup)âthe boat can rock a lot, and itâs really tough to handle đ”. đĄăPro TipsăRight at the top of the dock is Balboa Beachâafter whale watching, you can head to the beach to play!For sisters with long hair: Tie your hair up, otherwise your photos will make you look like youâve been caught in a strong wind (a messy hair disaster đ).If you donât see any whales, the boat company will give you a free ticket to come back next time! đ©” Overall, the whale watching experience in Newport is fantastic! My little one (Xiao O) screamed with joy the whole timeâthis is definitely a must-visit activity near Irvine đ©”. #LosAngelesWhaleWatching #NewportBeach #FamilyTravelWithKids #IrvineKidActivities #WhaleWatchingCruise #Whales #USA Travel