Dana Wharf is the oldest and highest-rated whale watching and sportfishing company in Orange County, starting whale watching in 1971 as the first in the area. They offer year-round whale and dolphin watching tours, private charters, sportfishing trips targeting species like halibut, white sea bass, rockfish, and tuna, coastal cruises, and other events from Dana Point, the Whale Watching Capital of the World.

Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari offers year-round whale and dolphin watching tours from Dana Point, California, using a fleet of specialized vessels including the original DolphinSafari sailing catamaran with eye-spy dolphin nets for close-up wildlife viewing, private charters on catamarans like ORCA (1-24 people) and DolphinSafari (up to 22 passengers), Zodiac-style boats, and vessels with underwater viewing pods for eye-to-eye encounters with marine life. Led by Coast Guard licensed Captain Dave Anderson, a marine naturalist, the family-friendly adventures include educational narration, comfortable seating, restrooms, shaded areas, and are suitable for all ages with high ratings on review sites.

Pure Watersports is a water-loving small business in Dana Point Harbor, specializing in kayak, jet ski, and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals and sales, Hobie kayak dealership, and water recreation equipment including surfboards and free diving gear. With over 20 years in business, they offer convenient on-the-water access, expert customer service, pre-launch training, and focus on safe, fun adventures for families and adventurers.

The Ocean Institute is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1977, located in Dana Point Harbor, offering hands-on marine science, environmental education, and maritime history programs. It features educational exhibits, aquariums, and ocean adventures including public and private charters on the 118-ft. schooner Spirit of Dana Point for coastal sails, corporate team building, and events, as well as whale and marine life tours aboard the 65' research vessel RV Sea Explorer.

Dana Point Charters offers private sailing charters on immaculate sailboats led by U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains Jeff Brown and Bryan. They provide real sailing experiences including whale and dolphin watching, sunset sails, corporate regattas, team building events, and opportunities for guests to take the helm. Operating out of Dana Point, California, with a fleet including the 33-foot sailboat 'Out of the Blue', the company emphasizes clean vessels, calm south-facing seas suitable for families, and personalized adventures.

Dana Point Charters offers private sailing charters and lessons in Dana Point Harbor, providing the only real sailing experience where guests can take control of the sailboat under experienced captains. Services include basic sailing adventures, classic and ultimate sailing experiences, burial at sea, coastal adventures to Newport Beach, learn-to-sail lessons, surprise engagements, and corporate team-building events. All boats accommodate a maximum of 6 passengers; larger groups can consider corporate regattas. Voted #1 Sailing Experience in Dana Point.

Dana Point Sportfishing specializes in private charters out of Dana Point Harbor, California, for 1-6 passengers, offering spear fishing, free diving, scuba diving, lobster diving, sport fishing targeting species like tuna, yellowtail, white sea bass, halibut, and dorado, whale watching, and coastal cruises aboard vessels like The Alexandria and Game Changer. Captain Cheyne, a certified PADI Dive Master and free diving instructor, leads trips in local waters including Orange County, San Diego, and Catalina Island.

Private Charters and Guide Services for ocean fishing, whale watching, general relaxation, and deep-sea fishing charters out of Dana Point Harbor. Owner and captain Chris Bogseth has over 25 years of experience and a Marine Fisheries Biology degree. Operates a 30' LOA Parker boat named 'Njord' and specializes in private fishing charters on 2 boats with captains experienced in various services including lobster fishing, yacht chartering, and group events.

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Dana Point Harbor is a premier waterfront destination in Southern California offering a wide range of boat rentals and charter services from various companies, including whale watching safaris, sailing charters, sportfishing, yacht rentals, electric boat rentals, and private cruises for occasions like corporate events, family gatherings, and sunset cruises.

Beach Cities Scuba is a scuba diving business founded in 1993, operating multiple locations in San Diego and Orange counties, California. It offers scuba equipment, travel, rentals, training, and aims to create a safe learning environment while being stewards of the Pacific Ocean.

Harbor Boat Rentals is a boat rental and sportfishing charter company in Dana Point Harbor, CA, offering 21-foot Maritime center console power boats for up to 6 people, luxurious Duffy electric boats for up to 12 people, and private charters on 35' CABO Yachts sportfishers. Boats are clean, safe, professionally maintained, and equipped for fishing, cruising, and whale watching, with optional USCG licensed captains available.