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San Clemente · cruises, tours & watersports

Whale watching
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The Harbor

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Dana Wharf Whale Watch

Whales

Dana Point is 15 min north of San Clemente and is the dolphin and whale watching capital of the world. Year-round.

11:30 AM

Next boat

2 hrs

Trip

$45

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Dana Point Harbor is the closest marina - 15 minutes north and has the best whale watching in Orange County.

Trestles is a walk-in surf spot - no boats needed, and surfboard rentals are available near the trailhead.

Gray whale season runs December through April and they pass close to the San Clemente coast.

Morning dives off the pier bowl are best - visibility is clearest before the afternoon chop.

fair winds

Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.