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ABOUT DANA WHARF

Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline, Dana Wharf hopes for the privilege of escorting you on an awe-inspiring whale watching cruise or providing you with a memorable fishing adventure. The warm waters right out of Dana Point Harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphin, harbor seals, and California sea lion. Our thriving coastal waters provide bountiful fishing of sand bass, calico bass, halibut, bonito, yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, albacore, and dorado.

Whether coming to Dana Point for fishing or whale watching, or privately chartering one of our fishing or whale watching boats, our catamaran, or our sailboats, one thing is for certain; your trip through the beautiful and scenic Orange County coast will be unforgettable.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching is conveniently located in Dana Point, Orange County. We're located just south of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach. If you're unfamiliar with the Orange County, Newport Beach, or Dana Point areas, we're located about 30 minutes south of Disneyland and one hour south of Los Angeles and an hour north of San Diego.

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Advance purchase strongly suggested. Trips often sell out in advance.

Check availability and buy tickets online:
Dana Point Fishing and Whale Watching
Or to purchase by phone, call Zerve at
(800) 979-3370

• Congratulations to Peggy Stein! The winner of the Halibut Derby!
• Twilight fishing are running 5:30pm - 9:30pm! Trips are only $25!
• Tuesdays are 1/2 price all year!
• Try our new evening Harbor Wine Cruise. 5:30pm - 7:00pm.
• Be sure to sign up for our email club for great discounts!
• Our FREE Kids Fishing Clinic and Fishing Promotion started up again!
• PLEASE BUY YOUR FISHING LICENSES PRIOR TO CHECK-IN HERE.

SPORTFISHING

Check availability and buy tickets below! Please buy fishing licenses ahead of time by clicking here.

3/4 Day Fishing
These 9-hour trips will fish locally off the coast. They are currently rockfishing.
Adults - $59
Children - $46
Be sure to check out the Turner's Outdoorsman On the Water Seminars this summer!
1/2 Day Fishing
This 5-hour trip is perfect for families and fish locally off the coast.
Adults - $44
Children - $29
Twilight Fishing
5:30pm - 9:30pm
*Spring Twilight Special - Only $25 per person!
**Starting May 1st, these trips will be departing at 5:30pm.
All Day Fishing
The Fury is running All Day Fishing trips to Catalina Island.
Adults - $69
Children - $59
If you are interested in booking on this trip, please call the office directly at (949) 496-5794 x 7.
Overnight Fishing
Be sure to check out the Turner's Outdoorsman On the Water Seminars this summer!

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of all our trips here!

Catch and Release
Dana Wharf practices responsible fishing. If you don’t want it, throw it back.

FREE KID'S FISHING CLINIC

Every Sunday
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Join us every Sunday for our free kid's fishing clinic! Dana Wharf is proud to offer a dockside experience for young anglers! Ask the experts and learn new fishing techniques, new hook tying secrets, win raffle prizes and so much more! No reservations are needed! Try out your new techniques on the 1/2 day trip departing immediately after the clinic!

KIDS FISH FREE!

Every Sunday
12:45pm - 5:45pm
Join us every Sunday (right after our Free Kid's Fishing Clinic) for our 12:45pm 1/2 Day Fishing Trip and kids fish free! One child will get a free 1/2 Day Fishing Trip (a savings of $25) per paying adult! Rental gear is included for the kids too! A savings of $12!

KIDS, JOIN OUR KIDS CLUB!

Join for only $39!
Membership includes one adult and one child 1/2 Day Fishing Trip, a T-shirt or hat for the member, membership card, pin, discounts at Dana Wharf and so much more!

WHALE WATCHING

The Gray Whales are Northbound and the Blue Whales will be here any day! We are finishing up the Gray Whale season which runs through the end of April/middle of May. We have seen almost 500 Gray Whales this season. The Blue Whales are the largest mammal on Earth and can grow to over 100 feet long! These gentle giants are truly amazing to see! The Blue Whale season runs May - October! Last year we saw 752 Blue Whales!!!

Evening Whale Watching Trips
Trips depart daily!
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults - $35
Kids (3-12) - $20
Join us as we search for whales, dolphin, sea lion and other exciting marine life! All of our cruises are narrated by our expert captains who will educate you on the abundant ocean life on our coast. Trips are all 2 hours long, plenty of time to discover the world that lies beneath! Remember that sightings are guaranteed! If you don't see A GOOD SHOWING of whales or dolphin, you will get your ticket back and are invited to come out again with us! These "whale checks" never expire.
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Take advantage of our 2-for-1 days! Every Tuesday all year long is 1/2 price! Check the schedule and buy tickets here!

Catamaran 2-Hour Whale Watching Adventure Cruise
Trips depart daily!
12:00pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults - $45
Kids (3-12) - $30
**Times may vary. Please call or look online to verify times.
***Please note that NO Groupons are accepted on these trips.
Come aboard our new luxurious catamaran for a 2-hour, affordable cruise and you'll have a totally different, intimate and unforgettable experience. This boat is NEVER crowded! The 63-foot OCean Adventure catamaran is a beautiful, NEW, state-of-the-art vessel with a full-service deli-style galley. Every trip is a new experience, so be sure to come out often!
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Wyland Art Lessons in the Wild
Saturdays & Sundays
10:30am - 1:30pm
Adults - $45
Kids (14 and under) - $30
This three hour activity aboard the OCean Adventures Catamaran will begin with a dockside presentation and art lesson, via video feed, by renowned environmental artist, Wyland! Guests will learn how Wyland has created some of the best know marine wildlife paintings and sculptures of our era. The vessel will then depart the dock for a whale and dolphin watching adventure!
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