We love taking people out all year round to see the wild dolphins and whales that live right off our coast. We see pods of dolphins up to 5,000 strong, Gray Whales between December and May and Blue Whales from may through November. We take you out on one of our two sailing catamrans equipped with special underwater cameras and hydrophones, Experienced Naturalists and homemade brownies are served.
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Dana Wharf Sportfishing has been bringing high quality fishing and whale watching experiences to residents and anglers of the Dana Point and surrounding areas since 1958. Set in a beautiful and...
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