# Dana Point Winter Gray Whale Watching Safari (Dana Wharf) > Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 25 – May 15 · 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM - Where: Dana Wharf Whale Watching (Dana Point Harbor), 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-accessible catamarans; infant life jackets provided; enclosed indoor seating for toddlers - Price: Adults $60–$72, Children (ages 3–12) $40–$45, Toddlers (0–2) $10–$15; Half-Price Tuesdays: Adult tickets just $36; free return pass if no whales/dolphins sighted - Organizer: Dana Wharf Whale Watching - Official page: https://danawharf.com/whale-watching/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/dana-point-winter-gray-whale-watching-safari-dana-wharf--listing-0c94fa5c59b41941d2c4b4e3 ## About Set sail from Dana Point Harbor—the trademarked Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World®—during the peak of the 10,000-mile Pacific Gray Whale migration. Family-friendly 65-foot catamarans and motor yachts provide 360-degree viewing decks, comfortable enclosed heated salons, and snack bars. 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