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Kid’s Fishing Clinic offers a dockside, educational fishing clinic where kids learn hands-on fishing techniques from expert anglers. After the clinic, participants can join a Sunday Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip that runs from 12:45–5:15 PM, with the added possibility of spotting whales, dolphins, and other marine life while onboard.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: 30-minute dockside clinic followed by a Sunday Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip from 12:45–5:15 PM; offered on Sundays only
• Price: Adults All ages! $76.32; Military Active Duty only, must show ID at check-in $65.72; Seniors Ages 55 and over $65.72; Children Under 14 Must be Accompanied by an Adult $60.42. Prices include fees. A Minor ticket includes the kids clinic and also includes equipment for the child.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching began in 1971 and is described as Orange County’s original whale watching company. The organization states that Dana Point is described as the Whale Watching Capital of the World®. Dana Wharf is a proud partner of the World Cetacean Alliance, and it has been voted Best of Dana Point for Best Whale Watching, Tackle Shop, and Harbor Excursion. The program uses U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels that are described as clean and comfortable and that include a variety of amenities. A Kids Clinic Ticket includes fishing equipment for the Sunday Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip, with a stated value of $30.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching states that it is dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline. It also offers kids fishing clinic and kids fishing camps in addition to this program.
One Google reviewer, Lela Robinson, described this as her favorite place and mentioned an evening whale watching tour where the captain and crew were great and pods of dolphins were seen playing, and she noted that it was exciting for kids and adults. Another Google reviewer, Jack Kavanagh, described very friendly staff and crew, mentioned having a naturalist on board who taught kids about different kinds of California whales and dolphins, and noted that the naturalist answered questions and was helpful in every way. A third reviewer described a “Great trip! Great crew! Lots of fish!” and mentioned taking eight grandkids, though the full comment and the reviewer’s name were not provided.
Last updated March 23, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: 30-minute dockside clinic followed by a Sunday Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip from 12:45–5:15 PM; offered on Sundays only
• Price: Adults All ages! $76.32; Military Active Duty only, must show ID at check-in $65.72; Seniors Ages 55 and over $65.72; Children Under 14 Must be Accompanied by an Adult $60.42. Prices include fees. A Minor ticket includes the kids clinic and also includes equipment for the child.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching began in 1971 and is described as Orange County’s original whale watching company. The organization states that Dana Point is described as the Whale Watching Capital of the World®. Dana Wharf is a proud partner of the World Cetacean Alliance, and it has been voted Best of Dana Point for Best Whale Watching, Tackle Shop, and Harbor Excursion. The program uses U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels that are described as clean and comfortable and that include a variety of amenities. A Kids Clinic Ticket includes fishing equipment for the Sunday Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip, with a stated value of $30.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching states that it is dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline. It also offers kids fishing clinic and kids fishing camps in addition to this program.
One Google reviewer, Lela Robinson, described this as her favorite place and mentioned an evening whale watching tour where the captain and crew were great and pods of dolphins were seen playing, and she noted that it was exciting for kids and adults. Another Google reviewer, Jack Kavanagh, described very friendly staff and crew, mentioned having a naturalist on board who taught kids about different kinds of California whales and dolphins, and noted that the naturalist answered questions and was helpful in every way. A third reviewer described a “Great trip! Great crew! Lots of fish!” and mentioned taking eight grandkids, though the full comment and the reviewer’s name were not provided.
Last updated March 23, 2026.
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