Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 949-496-2274;
www.ocean-institute.org
; 24200 Dana Pt Harbor Dr; adult/child $6.50/4.50;
10am-3pm Sat & Sun; )
On Sundays, admission to this child-friendly eco-center includes the guided tours aboard a
replica of an early 19th-century tall ship, the brig
Pilgrim
, sailed by Richard Dana during
his journey around Cape Horn to California.
Make reservations for the
R/V Sea Explorer
(adult/4 to 12 years from $35/22), a 70ft-
long floating lab, for a science-focused snorkeling cruise or blue whale safari, or join a
'pyrate' adventure or gray-whale-watching cruise on the
Spirit of Dana Point
(adult/4 to
12 years $40/23), a replica of an American Revolution-era ship.
TOP FIVE OC SURF SPOTS
Huntington Pier
,
Huntington Beach
Newport Pier
, Newport Beach
Trestles
, San Clemente
Doheny State Beach
, Dana Point
Tours
In Mariner's Village off Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Wharf is the starting point for most
boat tours and trips to Catalina Island. Contact
Capt Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safari
( 949-488-2828;
www.dolphinsafari.com
; 34451 Ensenada Pl; adult/child 3-12yr from $59/39)
or
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
( 949-496-5794, 888-224-0603;
www.danawharf.com
; 34675
Golden Lantern St; sportfishing trips adult/child 3-12yr from $46/29, whale-watching tours from $45/
25)
. For more kid-friendly whale-watching tours and coastal cruises, book ahead with the
Ocean Institute
.
Festivals & Events
Festival of Whales
SEA FESTIVAL
early-mid-Mar)
