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Capt. Dave’s Whale & Dolphin Sighting Log

Daily & Monthly Dolphin & Whale Watching Sightings Log

Watch Our Typical Monthly Dolphin & Whale Sightings

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Captain Dave’s Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari is the first tour in Dana Point to offer year-round dolphin and whale sightings! We helped put Dana Point whale watching tours on the map by delivering breathtaking whale and dolphin watching in a warm and welcoming environment. On the very rare occasion that you don’t have any whales or dolphin sightings, we’ll be happy to provide a free whale watching tour to be used within one year.

June 2025 Daily Whale Watching Sightings Log

Date No. of Trips Sightings
June 30 5 3,300 Common Dolphins, 165 Bottlenose Dolphins, 3 Mola Mola
June 29 8 2,945 Common Dolphins, 5 Bottlenose Dolphins, 2 Mola Mola
June 28 7 2 Minke Whales, 2,350 Common Dolphins, 4 Mola Mola
June 27 4 3,700 Common Dolphins, 2 Mola Mola, 1 Blue Shark
June 26 4 1 Minke Whale, 1,000 Common Dolphins, 1 Mola Mola
June 25 3 500 Common Dolphins, 2 Elephant Seals, 1 Mola Mola
June 24 5 605 Common Dolphins, 122 Bottlenose Dolphins, 1 Mola Mola
June 23 4 2 Humpback Whales, 950 Common Dolphins, 5 Bottlenose Dolphins
June 22 9 2,900 Common Dolphins
June 21 5 2 Humpback Whales, 1,500 Common Dolphins
June 20 9 1 Minke Whale, 7,150 Common Dolphins, 10 Bottlenose Dolphins
June 19 6 1 Gray Whale, 1 Bryde’s Whale, 2 Minke Whales, 4,350 Common Dolphins
June 18 4 1 Minke Whale, 125 Common Dolphins, 95 Bottlenose Dolphins
June 17 5 3,030 Common Dolphins, 5 Bottlenose Dolphins, 1 Mola Mola, 1 Masked Booby, 10 Jellyfish
June 16 6 2 Minke Whales, 7,000 Common Dolphins, 55 Bottlenose Dolphins
June 15 8 3 Minke Whales, 3,550 Common Dolphins, 200 Bottlenose Dolphins
June 14 7 10 Humpback Whales, 4 Minke Whales, 2,220 Common Dolphins, 1 Mako Shark
June 13 5 5 Minke Whales, 635 Common Dolphins
June 12 4 2,100 Common Dolphins
June 11 4 2 Minke Whales, 300 Common Dolphins
June 10 5 2 Fin Whales, 950 Common Dolphins, 30 Bottlenose Dolphins, 2 Mola Mola
June 9 5 1,975 Common Dolphins
June 8 5 6 Fin Whales, 3 Humpback Whales, 1 Minke Whale, 850 Common Dolphins, 80 Bottlenose Dolphins, 2 Mola Mola
June 7 7 4 Fin Whales, 2,000 Common Dolphins, 140 Bottlenose Dolphins, 1 Mola Mola
June 6 6 75 Common Dolphins, 50 Bottlenose Dolphins
June 5 3 1,800 Common Dolphins
June 4 5 2 Fin Whales, 2 Gray Whales, 5,000 Common Dolphins
June 3 4 3 Humpback Whales, 4,500 Common Dolphins, 1 Mola Mola
June 2 6 2,100 Common Dolphins, 90 Risso’s Dolphins, 5 Bottlenose Dolphins, 4 Mola Mola
June 1 8 7 Fin Whales, 1 Humpback Whale, 10,300 Common Dolphins

2025 Archive Whale Watching Sightings Log

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See an Abundance of Wildlife Up Close and Personal

Dana Point is the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World® for good reason! The gorgeous Pacific ocean is teeming with aquatic animals that are truly stunning to behold. Depending on which month you join us, you may see multiple varieties of both whales and dolphins. Every trip is special!

While dolphin and whale sightings are our bread and butter, we often run into other marine creatures, including sea lions, pelagic birds, sharks, seals, Mola mola, and more! Check out the months below to get an idea of what to expect on your visit. You can also check our daily whale and dolphin sightings log for details on the animals we saw on our latest adventures!

Create Memories that Last a Lifetime

Words and pictures simply can’t prepare you for the thrill of an up-close encounter with these majestic animals. As one of the best whale watching cruises in California, our hope is that connecting with the animals will change how you view the world and help you to form a lasting connection with nature. Your first whale sightings can truly be an eye-opening, life-changing experience. Heck, we’ve been doing this for over twenty years, and we’re still just as amazed to this day! Join us on an unforgettable adventure.

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2024 Whale Watching Stats

548

Gray Whales

400

Blue Whales

966

Fin Whales

574

Humpback Whales

When is the best time to see whales in California?

You can see whales and dolphins off the coast of Dana Point, California, all year long!

May through November you can see blue whales, humpback whales, fin whales, and more. Between December and May, Dana Point whale watchers can see migrating gray whales, as well as fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales, and more. All year round several species of dolphins can be viewed, sometimes in mega-pods as large as 10,000! And throughout the year, rare species of whales and dolphins such as orcas (killer whales), Bryde’s whales, pilot whales, and sperm whales could be seen. Southern California has more dolphins and more blue whales than anywhere else in the world.

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