Top Dana Point Half-day Tours

Watch the sunset aboard a luxury catamaran on this 90-minute evening cruise from Dana Point Harbor in Orange County. Sample organic wines accompanied by cheese, crackers, fruits, and nuts while taking in the ocean views.

Cruise the Pacific Ocean off Dana point on a whale watching excursion aboard a comfortable 95’ vessel. Enjoy live narration from your experienced captain as you watch for whales, sea lions, and dolphins, and learn about the stunning diversity of marine life that flocks to the California coast. Listen to the distinctive calls of seabirds from a seat on deck, or relax by a window in the fully-enclosed cabin where food and drink are available for purchase.

Take a private or semi-private (only six spots are available) boat tour along the California coastline in search of dolphins and whales. Learn about their behaviors, environment, breeding behavior, and migratory patterns. Dolphins are spotted most of the time, while whale spottings depend on the season. You may also see sea lions, sharks, sunfish, and occasionally, great white sharks.

Join Captain Will Radford on a pirate sea cave adventure! Participants are encouraged to DRESS AND TALK LIKE A PIRATE while hiking along the rocky shore, exploring tide pools, viewing of steep cliffs and visiting a giant sea cave. Sing sea shanties and hear tall tales of buccaneers, sea monsters and buried treasure. Bring full meal in a backpack to enjoy at the cave. UNEVEN/WET TERRAIN, LOOSE ROCKS, SUN EXPOSURE AND CHANCE OF GETTING FEET WET. ROUGHLY 1 MILE ROUND-TRIP. DATE & TIME ARE DETERMINED BY LOW TIDE & WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Your expert guide will give a brief overview on how to safely enjoy your sea kayaking Adventure. You will cruise around the harbor and learn about the interesting history and folklore of Dana Point. Along the way, you hear all about the Lantern District, Richard Henry Dana and the Hollywood connection. Dana Point is a beach resort city in Orange County, and the harbor here is the largest pleasure boat harbor in Southern California.

Ride along the open water in a catamaran as you keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins, and other sea creatures on this whale and dolphin watching eco-safari. From Dana Point, cruise as your captain takes you to some of the area’s best places to spot out different kinds of whales and dolphins. An on-board naturalist also provides on-going commentary the whole way to keep you educated and in the know about these sea creatures and their natural habitat.

Bring your friends and enjoy an evening sampling a variety of award-winning craft beers made by local Orange County breweries without having to drive! Beer flights are included at each stop so you can enjoy the variety of brews that each has to offer. Hotel pick-up can be arranged from the Orange County area.