Los Angeles | Guide to the 54th Annual Dana Point Whale Festival 🐳

Whale-watching season is here! Humpback whales, gray whales, and dolphins will be swimming past Dana Point! This year marks the 54th annual Whale Festival! 🎉 📅 Whale Festival Highlights 🐋 Friday, March 7th • 6:00 PM - Whale Festival Opening: A nighttime celebration by the sea, where you can experience the mysterious charm of the ocean! 🌊 🐳 Saturday, March 8th • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Paper Boat Race • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Classic Car Show & Art Fair • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Clam Chowder Cook-off • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Whale Festival Celebration ⛵ Sunday, March 9th • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sailing Experience • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Classic Car Show & Art Fair • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Kids' Fishing Activities • 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Whale Festival Finale Celebration 🚤 Saturday & Sunday Exclusive | Whale Watching Cruises • 10:00 AM & 1:30 PM | 2.5-hour whale-watching cruises 📌 Ages 3 and up: $38 / Under 3: $10 📍 Event Location: Lantern Bay Park, Dana Point 📌 Popular Whale Watching Companies: • Dana Wharf Whale Watching • Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari 👀 Shoreline Whale Watching 📌 Recommended Spots: • Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area • Salt Creek Beach Park 🐠 Whale Watching Checklist: ▪️ Waterproof jacket: Stay warm and dry! ▪️ Sunglasses & sunscreen: Protect yourself from the sun's reflection on the water! ▪️ Binoculars: Catch every moment of the whales breaching! 🍴 Where to Eat After Whale Watching? 🐟 The Harbor Grill | Fresh seafood that will delight your taste buds! ☕ Coffee Importers | Hot coffee + ocean views for the ultimate relaxation! 🍹 Waterman’s Harbor | A beachside patio restaurant for a perfect end to your day! #WestCoastTravel #LosAngelesTravelGuide #LosAngelesDayTrip #LosAngelesWeekendAdventures #LosAngelesWhaleWatching #LongBeachWhaleWatching #HiddenGemsInLA