Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Overview
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8 hours 45 minutes
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Depart Anaheim in the morning and head south to explore the beautiful Orange County beaches.
Enjoy a stop in Laguna Beach for a photo on the cliffs!
We then stop in Newport Beach for a 2.5-hour whale-watching expedition (whale siting not guaranteed)
Then we're off to explore Huntington Beach / Surf City USA.
Round-trip transportation from hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area, Fullerton, Buena Park (and many hotels in Orange) included.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Laguna Beach
After pick-up from select Anaheim hotels, head to Laguna Beach, about 35 minutes south of Anaheim. Here, you will have amazing views of the Pacific Ocean from the cliff-top at Heisler Park.
Newport Beach
Next, head to Newport Beach where you'll feel the ocean breeze as you head out on a cruise and search for whales in the Pacific Ocean.
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Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Round-trip transportation
Photo stop in Laguna Beach
Whale-watching excursion
Extended stops in Newport and Huntington Beaches
Fully narrated bus tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour
Safari65578240578,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience from start to finish! We were lucky enough to see minke whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and sea lions, which made the trip unforgettable. Cody was our driver and did a fantastic job—friendly, knowledgeable, and very informative throughout the tour. You could tell he genuinely enjoyed what he does and made the experience even better. As an added bonus, we stopped in Huntington Beach and had time to explore the shops. We also found a little place called Ria Pizza, where we had the most amazing bread knots and pizza I’ve ever had! This tour was a perfect mix of wildlife, sightseeing, and local flavor. 10/10 recommend and would absolutely do it again!
Great tour
Curiosity55464607903,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Rick, was awesome. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The sights and amount of time at each was great. Highly recommend this tour.
Great introduction to the area- Rick is THE BEST
T9185WBamandas,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laguna Beach was our favorite stop of the day. The beaches were breathtakingly beautiful, and the landscape was so scenic and aesthetic. It was easily one of the most beautiful places we visited. The whale excursion was also a highlight. We saw fin whales, common dolphins, and even a sea lion. The weather was perfect, which made the whole experience even better. Rick truly made the tour stand out. He was friendly, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He knew exactly what to share about each location, and his guidance made the day feel smooth, enjoyable, and well organized. Overall, it was a great experience and a wonderful way to see the beauty of Orange County.
Beautiful beaches and whales!
swamypsu1,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful southern California locales. We saw a gray whale mother and calf, two fin whales and sea lions! The boat ride was lovely, and Cody was a nice, prompt driver.
We went to three beaches...
Steve D,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went to three beaches and had plenty of time to explore them on our own although our guide gave us excellent suggestions on what to see and do. We were lucky on our 2 hour whale watching portion of the trip. We saw 4 whales and stayed with them for a good period of time.
Beachy ⛱️ Keen
MzReiyce B,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rick was wonderful. He was timely and very pleasant to talk to as he showed us the beaches and surrounding area. Unfortunately, I didn't see any whales but I did get to see some seals. My favorite beaches were Long Beach and Huntington Beach 🏖️. Long Beach reminds me of a mountain 🏔️ town but with a sea view. Very peaceful. Thank you for the experience. Would do again.
Whale and Dolphin Watching
Susan M,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Don’t expect to get any real beach experience in. You will see the beach but putting your feet in the Pacific may not be a reality. Enjoy the view!
Great customer service!
Bonnie C,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a really fun day! Anaheim tours is a very organized company with great communication to their customers. They text you in advance to verify pick up information.. We went to 3 beaches and there was plenty of time to eat and shop. The whale watching was fun even though we only saw dolphins but they were great to see too! Highly recommend this company!
Great time would go again.
CRYSTALS281,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour we saw SOOOO MANY DOLPHINS and a whale. They worked hard to try to get us to see a whale. Driver was great and did his best to ensure a great time was had by all.
Once in a lifetime experience!
Jennylang1129,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! We were able to see more than 1000 dolphins and some grey whales, even when they were at the end of their season and hadn't been seen in weeks. They did everything in their power to give us the best experience possible and I cannot recommend them more
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