A sunset welcoming ceremony followed by a reception with food truck cuisine, interactive educational activities and a movie screening.

This is a free event. Families and friends of all ages are welcome!

The Festival of Whales Foundation and Ocean Institute invite you to a sunset welcoming of the whales ceremony by members of the local Acjachemen Nation along with a Dana Point Surf Club paddle out at the Marine Protected Area behind Ocean Institute.

Following the beach ceremony, a reception will be held inside the Ocean Institute.

Event festivities include food truck cuisine and drink for purchase, music, the Ocean Institute’s free interactive educational activities and displays, and a movie screening.

Festival of Whales merchandise will be available for purchase.