Southern California’s summer tourists may have come and gone, but this winter a different type of tourist will be traveling along the West Coast and heading to Baja during its annual migration: the majestic California Gray Whale. The whales begin their migration in late November, but in March, hundreds of these 35-ton leviathans will splash through the seaside community of Dana Point, California – the West Coast’s premier location to meet and greet these incredible creatures during the 46th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales.

Festival highlights include an opening day parade and Street Fair, art and craft exhibits, classic car and vintage boat exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, interpretive crafts, kids activities, fun food, and of course, whale watching excursions on a variety of vessels or whale watching from breathtaking Dana Point Headlands Conservation Park. 

After whale watching, learn how to help keep their habitat clean and safe at the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project booth. Learn how you can Drive Clean and Save and help the environment. 

Street Fair hours: 10 AM-3 PM

http://festivalofwhales.com/