Sunday
Dana Point Historical Society Walking Tour
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Blue Lantern
Join the Dana Point Historical Society’s annual historic town center Walking Tour and explore local landmarks, early home exteriors from S.H. Woodruff’s 1920s planned community, and scenic bluff-top harbor views while learning stories from Dana Point’s early history.
Kids’ Fishing Clinic and Fishing Trip
12:00 – 5:15 PM
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites all children to come to their dockside fishing clinic and learn hands-on techniques on fishing from the experts. Prizes will be raffled off at the end of the clinic.
Dockside Drafts
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ocean Institute
Enjoy waterfront craft beer at Dockside Drafts during Festival of Whales weekend, located at the Ocean Institute’s Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf, featuring Spirit of Dana Point and refreshing pours from local breweries.
Concert on the Water
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Baby Beach
Bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy a FREE afternoon concert at Baby Beach, featuring live music performed from a specially designed floating dock and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere during Festival of Whales weekend.
Festival of Whales Carnival
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Lantern Bay Park
Enjoy classic carnival fun with rides, games, and food for all ages at the Festival of Whales Carnival, plus live music and a beer garden hosted by the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group throughout the weekend.
Modern Makers Mart – Festival Edition
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bump Out Park
Explore the Modern Makers Mart at Bump Out Park with local artisans, boutique goods, fresh food, clothing, home décor, a beer garden, and live DJ—an energetic, family-friendly stop during Festival of Whales weekend.
Antique & Classic Boat Show
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harbor Village Parking Lot
Explore antique and classic boats at this special harbor display, featuring vintage mahogany and fiberglass models presented by the Antique and Classic Boat Society SoCal.
Classic Car Displays
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harbor Village Parking Lot
Start your engines and explore iconic classic cars at the Festival of Whales, featuring displays from local car clubs including British Invasion, Capo A’s Club, Just Having Fun Car Club, Hot Rods Unlimited, Pacific Coast Corvettes and SoCal Woodies – perfect for auto enthusiasts of all ages.
Interactive Sailing Rides
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Westwind Sailing
Enjoy a hands-on sailing experience aboard a Capri 14 with Westwind Sailing, open to ages 5 and up, with proceeds benefiting the Dana Point Aquatic Foundation’s educational and adaptive boating programs.
Little Pirates Treasure Hunt
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Baby Beach
Join the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club for the Little Pirate Treasure Hunt at Baby Beach, a fun-filled, family-friendly event supporting children’s charities locally and worldwide. Buy a $10 shovel, dress like a pirate, and start digging for treasure during Festival of Whales weekend.