49th Annual Festival of Whales!

NEW PARADE ROUTE

The 2020 Festival of Whales Parade, March 7 will be held entirely within the Harbor. See map below. The parade will be staged on the west island side of the Harbor near the Dana Point Yacht Club. It will proceed east on Dana Drive toward the RH Dana statue and then (left/north) over the Island Way Bridge to Dana Point Harbor Drive. It will then turn right/east on Dana Point Harbor Drive toward Golden Lantern and end in the Brig parking lot at the corner of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Golden Lantern.

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
Enjoy FREE shuttle service, daily, from 10 AM to 4 PM (extended service hours the morning of the parade (March 7) and the afternoon of the Whale of a Concert (March 15).

HARBOR CRUISES
Daily from NOON to 5 PM (last pick up at Ocean Institute will be at 5 PM) between Dana Wharf and the Ocean Institute. Take a relaxing Harbor Cruise or utilize the boat as an alternative to walking or riding the shuttle from one end of the Harbor to the other. Round trip tickets are $5 per person. and must be purchased on the boat or at Dana Wharf Sportfishing. Take in all the great sights from the water! Your captain will share interesting facts about whales, features of the Dana Point area and its fascinating history.

Click HERE to visit the official Festival of Whales website! You will find more information on getting around, parking, parade route, and more!