Newport Whales offers year-round whale watching tours in Newport Beach, CA, providing unforgettable ocean adventures for visitors from Orange County, Los Angeles, and surrounding Southern California areas. Departing daily from beautiful Newport Harbor, these guided whale watching cruises give you the chance to see blue whales, gray whales, humpback whales, finback whales, dolphins, sea lions, and other marine wildlife in their natural habitat. Trips typically last 2–2.5 hours and are perfect for families, couples, tourists, and groups looking for the best whale watching in Newport Beach. With experienced captains and knowledgeable crew providing live narration, comfortable boats with indoor and outdoor viewing areas, and options for general admission or private charters, Newport Whales is a top choice for anyone searching for whale watching tours near Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, or Los Angeles.

Davey’s Locker has been a premier provider of sportfishing charters and whale watching cruises in Southern California for over 30 years, serving visitors and residents from Newport Beach, Dana Point, Long Beach, and Los Angeles. With a versatile fleet of vessels including the Western Pride, Freelance, Thunderbird, and Aggressor, Davey’s Locker offers trips for small groups or large parties, with capacities ranging from 17 to 80 passengers depending on the boat and trip type. For sportfishing enthusiasts, Davey’s Locker provides half-day, three-quarter day, full-day, and multi-day fishing trips, including offshore adventures to Catalina Island and beyond. Each boat features indoor kitchens, comfortable seating, modern fish tracking systems, and ample bait and tackle supplies. An on-site tackle shop offers rods, licenses, apparel, and gear, making it easy to enjoy a fully equipped fishing adventure. Experienced captains and crews ensure a safe, exciting, and professional experience, whether you’re on a family outing, corporate event, or avid angler excursion. For whale watching, Davey’s Locker operates daily cruises year-round from Newport Beach, offering 2–2½ hour trips to view whales, dolphins, sea lions, and other marine wildlife in their natural habitat. Guests can see gray whales during winter and spring migrations, blue and finback whales in summer and fall, and occasionally humpback and killer whales. The whale watching vessels are designed for maximum viewing comfort, with large upper sundecks, wraparound outdoor seating, indoor seating with panoramic windows, and snack bars. Captains and crews have backgrounds in marine biology and provide live narration about whale species, dolphins, and marine ecosystems, making the cruises both educational and thrilling. Whale watching tickets are priced affordably, starting at $38 for adults, $30 for juniors and seniors, and $5 for toddlers, with slightly higher rates on weekends. With multiple departure times daily and options for private charters, Davey’s Locker offers unforgettable ocean adventures for families, tourists, and wildlife enthusiasts. Whether fishing the rich waters off Southern California or spotting whales and dolphins along the Newport Beach coastline, Davey’s Locker provides one of the best boating and marine life experiences in the region.

Newport Surfrider is a veteran-owned charter business founded in 2020, offering luxury high-speed whale and dolphin watching tours on a state-of-the-art rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) in Newport Beach, Orange County, California. Captain Dustin, a 13-year licensed Coast Guard veteran and 100-ton masters captain, provides private tours to view marine life including dolphins, whales, and sea lions.