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Capt. Dave's Whale Watching Sightings Archive

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Since 2002, we have kept daily logs of our marine wildlife sightings during our whale watching trips. To view any previous daily sightings, click on the year you’d like to see.

Whales and dolphins are viewed throughout the year. We also see sea lions, elephant seals, harbor seal, sharks, pelagic birds, jellyfish, sea turtles, and more.

Every safari is different, and each offers a thrilling and memorable experience!

See the current year’s whale and dolphin sightings report.

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Are There Orcas in California?

While most people with whale watching aspirations might expect to see orcas while whale watching in the Pacific Northwest, it can be a surprise to learn that California orcas exist too! It can be dazzling to see whales and dolphins in the wild and some of the sea’s superstars are the killer whales so many…

Marriage Proposal Ideas and Ways to Say “I Do” at Sea

The marriage proposal.  For something so important in your life, let Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari take some guesswork out of the equation so you can create the most memorable marriage proposal ideas and stunning backdrop for your most memorable day! A marriage proposal is made up of two of the smallest words,…

Where Can You See Blue Whales?

Summer is one of the most exciting seasons for Dana Point’s Whale Watching community. Summer means school’s out, and where can you see blue whales is widely dependent on what part of the ocean the krill is served up on the summer menu and most abundant. Warm summer months in Orange County bring out the…