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A dog wearing a sea creature costume at the Festival of Whales, a pet-friendly event in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
Two pups riding in a stroller during the Festival of Whales, a dog-friendly event in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
A Bulldog with a feather boa attending the Festival of Whales, a pet-friendly festival in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
A shark float at the dog-friendly Festival of Whales, an annual event in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
Guests and kayaks on the beach during the pet-friendly Festival of Whales, an annual event in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
Live entertainment on the water during Festival of Whales, a dog-friendly festival in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
A man in costume at the dog-friendly Festival of Whales, an annual festival in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
A dog wearing a sea creature costume at the Festival of Whales, a pet-friendly event in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
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Two pups riding in a stroller during the Festival of Whales, a dog-friendly event in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
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A Bulldog with a feather boa attending the Festival of Whales, a pet-friendly festival in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
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A shark float at the dog-friendly Festival of Whales, an annual event in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
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Guests and kayaks on the beach during the pet-friendly Festival of Whales, an annual event in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
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Live entertainment on the water during Festival of Whales, a dog-friendly festival in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
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A man in costume at the dog-friendly Festival of Whales, an annual festival in Dana Point, CA. Photo by @DPFestivalOfWhales.
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Festival of Whales

Mark your calendars for Festival of Whales! This dog-friendly event will be held from March 6, 2026 to March 8, 2026 at Dana Point Harbor in Dana Point, CA. Visit Website

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Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual festival that features whale‑watching excursions, family‑friendly educational programs, marine conservation talks, carnival rides and games, art shows, classic car displays, food vendors, live music, and seaside activities that showcase ocean life and local culture.

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