Dana Wharf Blog
May 18, 2026
When Is Rockfish Season in California? (And What You’ll Catch Off Dana Point)
California’s boat-based rockfish season runs April through September, with the deep-water trophy bite winding down June 30. Here’s what’s biting off Dana Point, the gear that works, and which Dana Wharf trip lines up with what you’re after.
May 11, 2026
Whale Watching in San Diego vs Dana Point: An Honest Local Comparison
San Diego and Dana Point are the two biggest whale watching ports in Southern California. After 25 years of watching guests come back to the wharf with a story, here’s what each one is genuinely good at, where they differ, and which one fits your trip.
May 6, 2026
Whale Watching in Dana Point in June: A Local’s Guide to Peak Blue Whale Season
Peak blue whale season starts in June off Dana Point. Here’s what’s actually out there, what a tour looks like, and how locals time it.
May 4, 2026
Dana Point vs Newport Beach for Whale Watching: An Honest Local Comparison
Dana Point or Newport Beach for whale watching? An honest comparison of boats, species odds, drive time, and price from Dana Wharf’s captains, who’ve worked these waters since 1971.
April 29, 2026
Where Can You See Blue Whales? (A Local’s Guide from Dana Point, California)
Blue whales are the largest animals that have ever lived, and only a handful of places on the planet give you a real chance to see one. Here is where they are, when they show up, and why locals consider Dana Point one of the very best.
April 27, 2026
Whale Watching in Dana Point in May: What to Expect (Including the Start of Blue Whale Season)
Planning a whale watching trip to Dana Point in May? Here is what you will actually see, what the tour looks like, and why May is the unofficial start of blue whale season off our coast.
April 22, 2026
Whale Watching with Kids in Dana Point: A Parent’s Guide
Bringing kids whale watching in Dana Point? Here is what families need to know about ages, seasickness, what to pack, and our sighting guarantee.
April 20, 2026
How to Avoid Seasickness on a Whale Watching Tour (Tips from Our Captains)
Our Dana Point captains share every tip for avoiding seasickness on a whale watching tour: meds, timing, where to stand, and what to eat before you board.
April 13, 2026
Best Whale Watching in Orange County: Where to Go and What to Know
Dana Point and Newport Beach are the two main whale watching hubs in Orange County. Here is what 55 years on the water has taught us about where to go, what you will see, and how to pick the right trip.