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
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
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
Tag Your Photos #festivalofwhales
Times and Dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the most up to date information.
