Dana Point Festival of Whales Final Day Sunday March 8 2026.
Dana Point celebrates the 55th Annual Festival of Whales throughout the Dana Point Harbor area Friday March 6 2026 thru Sunday March 8 2026.
Carnival
Parade
Concert on the Water
Chowder Cook-Off
Cardboard Boat Races
Whale Expert Lectures
Whale Watching
Treasure Hunt For Little Pirates
Historical Walks
Local Vendors
Food Trucks
Spirit Gardens
Live Music
Dana Point Festival of Whales Schedule
10:00am-9:00pm: Festival of Whales Carnival Saturday
Lantern Bay Park Is Located At 25111 Park Lantern
Carnival Features
Carnival Tickets Can Be Purchased Online
Carnival Rides
Carnival Games
Food and Drinks
Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group Beer Garden
DJ with Live Music
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.
Trolley Hours:
Sunday, March 8: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
For real-time tracking, visit dptrolley.com or download the DP Trolley App.
Dana Point City Parking
Free E Bike Corral at Baby Beach
Bring Your Own Lock!
Saturday March 7 2026 & Sunday March 8 2026
11:00am- 4:00pm
Tag Your Photos #festivalofwhales
Times and Dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the most up to date information.
