Dana Wharf — Dana Point, CA

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Research date: 2026-09-21 Validation tier: Tier 2 — Instagram owners (@danawharf, official) + Threads (official @danawharf posts: dolphin sightings, "whale check" rebook tickets). Independent user trip report on Bloodydecks (fishlord5k, June 2026). Images: 6/6 genuine JPEGs, MD5-unique (dana-wharf-01.jpg … dana-wharf-06.jpg)

Identity

Address: 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (official homepage)
Site: http://danawharf.com/

Boats

Dana Pride, Clemente, Sum Fun, Fury, New San Mateo, Reel Fun; Second Chance (small private vessel).

Trip types & prices (official site, observed 2026-09-21)

All-day limited-load trip (12 hours, Catalina/offshore): from $168.54
New San Mateo: $312.70–$524.70
Half-day and 3/4-day current prices: UNVERIFIED (not captured from fetched pages).
Official site promotes 50% off local fishing on Tuesdays — verify exact application at booking before publishing as current.

Inclusions

Full-service galley on all-day trips; rods/reels available to rent (rental includes a small tackle package).

Target species (seasonal)

Halibut, barracuda, yellowtail, white seabass, sand bass, calico bass, bonito, tuna.

Social validation

Threads: Official @danawharf posts (dolphin sightings, "whale check" free-return tickets, Tuesday promotions).
Instagram: Official landing account.
Bloodydecks (forums): User fishlord5k (June 2026) reported taking a trip out of Dana Wharf with his brother.
Owner-review pulse (secondary): repeatedly described as family-friendly, helpful crew, clean boats, good for children.
Six-pack fleet (per BD Outdoors user discussion): Current, Hot Spot, Lex Sea, BR-I (BR-II sold).

UNVERIFIED log

Current half-day/3/4-day fares.
Tuesday discount mechanics and blackout dates.

Sources

Dana Wharf — Dana Point, CA — research photograph danawharf.com

Sources

danawharf.com — retrieval date not recorded
danawharf.com — retrieval date not recorded
www.bdoutdoors.com — retrieval date not recorded