Save the date for the 54th Annual Festival of Whales happening March 7-9, 2025! Welcome to the Dana Point Festival of Whales, where oceanic wonders and coastal celebrations collide! We invite you to immerse yourself in a maritime extravaganza like no other. Nestled in the heart of Dana Point, our festival pays homage to the […]
The Festival of Whales and Ocean Institute invite you to a sunset welcoming ceremony by members of the local Acjachemen Nation, along with a Dana Point Surf Club paddle out at the Marine Protected Area beach behind the Ocean Institute. Following the beach ceremony, a reception will be held inside the Ocean Institute. The event […]
The City of Dana Point invites you to the Festival of Whales three-day carnival, a spectacular celebration with ocean views! Friday, March 7 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday, March 8 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday, March 9 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bring your family and friends to enjoy an […]
Save the date for the 54th Annual Festival of Whales happening March 7-9, 2025! Welcome to the Dana Point Festival of Whales, where oceanic wonders and coastal celebrations collide! We invite you to immerse yourself in a maritime extravaganza like no other. Nestled in the heart of Dana Point, our festival pays homage to the […]
Westwind Sailing is honored to host the 8th annual Cardboard Classic & Dinghy Dash during the Dana Point Festival of Whales! This event is a fun-filled, family-oriented day that includes a cardboard boat building contest and race (the Dinghy Dash), business boat exhibition and public vote, food, event celebrity emcee – Jim Taylor, music and […]
During the Festival of Whales, browse through booths of local artisans presenting artwork in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, gems & fossils, art glass & sea glass, wood, pottery, jewelry, textiles, and much more.
Come join the fun at the 12th Annual Fish for Life Clam Chowder Cook-Off during Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 8 from 11am-3pm. The cost to taste all chowders is $15. Adults 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license can enjoy a $7 drink garden featuring Tito’s Vodka, Los Molinos Beer and […]
Save the date for the 54th Annual Festival of Whales happening March 7-9, 2025! Welcome to the Dana Point Festival of Whales, where oceanic wonders and coastal celebrations collide! We invite you to immerse yourself in a maritime extravaganza like no other. Nestled in the heart of Dana Point, our festival pays homage to the […]
During the Festival of Whales, browse through booths of local artisans presenting artwork in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, gems & fossils, art glass & sea glass, wood, pottery, jewelry, textiles, and much more.
Bring your beach chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon of music, food, and spirits! This FREE concert is held at Baby Beach in the Dana Point Harbor with the bands playing on a specially designed floating dock. Band Lineup: 1:00-2:30pm: Upstream 3:00-4:30pm: Surf's Up BBQ specialties will be available to purchase, served by the […]
The City of Dana Point invites you to the Festival of Whales three-day carnival, a spectacular celebration with ocean views! Friday, March 7 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday, March 8 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday, March 9 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bring your family and friends to enjoy an […]
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