It might be a little rainy this weekend but even with a bit of rain you have to check out Dana Point’s Festival of Whales which takes place this weekend March 6th and March 7th and also the weekend of March 13th and 14th. This is the 39th year of this great festival.

 The incredible 5000-mile migration of the majestic California Gray Whale from Alaska to Mexico begins in December and continues through March. During this peak season, 40 – 50 whales pass by Dana Point each day, using the Dana Point Headlands 200-foot cliffs near the harbor as a landmark to check their migration path. Dana Point offers some of the best whale watching along the California Coast.

There will be a street fair, parade, lectures at the ocean institute, free fishing clinics for the kiddos on Sundays, entertainment and of course whale watching. It’s a great event that the entire family will enjoy.

To learn more about the festival and events head here.