Dana Point Festival of Whales Guide 2025 Friday March 7 2025

Dana Point Festival of Whales 2025 Friday March 7 2025 thru Sunday March 9 2025

Dana Point Festival of Whales Guide 2025 Friday March 7 2025.

Dana Point Festival of Whales 2025 is Friday March 7 2025 thru Sunday March 9 2025.

Dana Point Festival of Whales Friday March 7 2025 Schedule

Free Event at 5:00pm-8:00pm: Welcoming of the Whales at Ocean Institute
The Ocean Institute is located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive

Welcoming of the Whales Features

Acjachemen Nation Sunset Welcoming Ceremony

Dana Point Surf Club Paddle Out at the Marine Protected Area Beach behind the Ocean Institute

Ocean Institute Reception

Food Truck Cuisine and Beverages Available for Purchase

Ocean Institute’s Free Interactive Educational Activities and Displays

Live Music

Festival of Whales Merch Available For Purchase

This event is free. Families and friends of all ages are welcome.

6:00pm-10:00pm:Festival of Whales Carnival
Lantern Bay Park Is Located At 25111 Park Lantern

Carnival Features

Carnival Tickets Can Be Purchased Online

Carnival Rides

Carnival Games

Food and Drinks

Pet Project Foundation Beer Garden

DJ with Live Music

A free shuttle will run from Dana Hills High School to Lantern Bay Park.
Dana Hills High School Is Located at 33333 Golden Lantern Street

Festival of Whales 2025 Complete Schedule Is Online at SouthOCBeaches!

Dana Point Festival of Whales 2025 Festival Map
Dana Point Festival of Whales 2025 Festival Map Friday March 7 2025 thru Sunday March 9 2025

Festival of Whales Parking and Shuttles

Free Parking at Dana Hills High School Located At 33333 Golden Lantern Street

Ride the Dana Point Trolley

Special Festival of Whales Trolley Route will service most areas of Dana Point Harbor as well as select downtown stops.

For real-time tracking, visit dptrolley.com or download the DP Trolley App.

​Trolley Hours:

Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM

Harbor Overflow Parking at the East Island Lot at 24701 Dana Drive

Dana Wharf Free Daily Shuttle

A free daily shuttle will run throughout the Harbor providing courtesy transportation to Mariner’s Village, Wind & Sea, and Dana Wharf, making it easy to access festival activities.
Follow posted signage for the Dana Wharf Shuttle.

Dana Point City Parking
Dana Point City Parking Map

Free E Bike Corral
Bring Your Own Lock!

Saturday March 8 2025 at 11:00am-4:00pm at Baby Beach
Sunday March 9 2025 at 11:00am-5:00pm at Baby Beach

Dana Point Baby Beach Is Located At 34451 Ensenada Place

Festival of Whales Is Social

Facebook/Instagram/Vimeo

Tag Your Photos #festivalofwhales

Times and Dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the most up to date information.

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