Los Angeles · ORANGE COUNTY TOURS
Newport harbour, Laguna coves and the whale boats that run out of both. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on the winter grey whale window and which departures suit a morning out of Los Angeles.
Spend two hours whale watching from Newport Beach, with chances to see blue whales, dolphins, sea lions, and the Newport-Laguna coast.
“We had a fun time. We saw many dolphins and sea lions and birds.”
Review of Newport Beach whale watching, with seasonal whale tips, dolphin sightings, boat details, parking advice, value, and booking guidance.
“You might not see any whales but you will definitely see some kind of ocean wildlife. We watched a pod of dolphins surf behind the wake of the boat. Pretty cool!”
Plan 2 to 5 days at Disneyland Resort with mobile tickets, Park Hopper access, and optional Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
“La experiencia fue excepcional desde la llegada y salida de los parques. La aplicación es muy fácil de utilizar”
Test your wits at Irvine Spectrum Center with six themed escape rooms, helpful game guides, and 60 minutes to solve the mission.
“Clues were cleverly hidden. Prison Break is definitely for the critical thinker. I appreciated that there was someone monitoring and giving us helpful hints if we veered too far from the path. Some of the clues were so well hidden, that I don’t think anyone would find them unless given a hint. Maybe there’s a better way to hide the clue?”
Cruise from Newport Beach for 150 minutes of whale, dolphin, sea lion, and coastal views, with marine-life guides and a 96% sighting rate.
“We had a really great trip. All of the crew were very helpful, energetic and you could tell they love their jobs. Great experience!”
Take the wheel of a quiet electric boat in Newport Harbor, with room for 12, waterfront dining, island views, sea lions, and sunset cruises.
“Rental period is 2 hours so bring your own beverages and food. Was a great time! Temperature drops at night so bring a sweater or jacket.”
Newport Beach whale watching on a 15-person RIB, with open views, dolphins, sea lions, coastal scenery, and a strong chance of wildlife sightings.
“We were in the area for 4 days and my grandchildren said this was their favorite part❤️ Great memories! Thank you!!”
See LA’s top sights from Anaheim in one day, with hotel pickup, a small-group van, Hollywood, beaches, Beverly Hills, and expert commentary.
“Amazing day trip! Saw so much and was great value for money!”
Newport Beach whale and dolphin cruise review with catamaran views, wildlife odds, practical tips, pricing, timing, and what to expect.
“The boat ride alone was worth it. We missed our appointment and were able to get on the next boat without a problem. It’s a little choppy, but calm enough to enjoy a nice trip out to sea!”
Review of Newport Beach’s 150-minute catamaran whale watch, with dolphins, blue whales, practical parking tips, crew notes, and honest value advice.
“larry took us out in the Catamaran. we got lucky this morning saw 3 whales at 3 different spots. kudos to Larry! also saw large school of dolphins. Wonderful time.”
Paddle Laguna Beach’s marine preserve with expert guides, kelp forests, sea lions, dolphins, and a small-group ocean kayak tour.
“Awesome day on the water with our guide, Justin. He shared fun facts about the sea life & Laguna Beach area. A “must do” activity when visiting this quaint area in so. Cal.”
Spend a full day from Newport Beach exploring Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice, famous studios, the Hollywood Sign, and classic LA sights.
“Tour operator was great- very knowledgable and accommodating. It made for a great experience for our family. Highly recommend”
Private Newport Beach whale and dolphin tour with Captain Nick, a fast small boat, naturalist insight, and room for six.
“Captain Nick was the absolute best!!! He was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave very specific directions (navigating the area can be tricky) which helped immensely. The boat was perfect! Smaller boat for a 5-6 person prRead more”
Review of Newport Beach’s small-group whale watch: fast 50-foot catamaran, open viewing, expert crew, dolphins, and practical parking tips.
“This was such a fun adventure. We were lucky enough to see a large pod of common dolphins as well as a whale. While the whale didn’t breach, it was fun to see even a little bit and track it. The crew made the whole experience fun. Would recommend.”
Watch whales, dolphins, seals, and coastal scenery on a 2.5-hour Newport Beach cruise with a 96 percent whale-viewing success rate.
“My family really enjoyed this trip . Staff was profesional and friendly.. Although we didn’t get to see whales this time we got to see other sea creature. Recommend 100%.”
Pick a coastline, a canyon or a back lot.
