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Photos: Whales and More Celebrated in Dana Point

The 42nd-annual Festival of the Whales wraps up in Dana Point this weekend.

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Whale-watching tours, paddleboard competitions, a car show, art exhibits, lectures, hula dancing and live music were just a few of the events taking place in Dana Point this weekend. The Festival of Whales celebrates and promotes awareness of our local cetaceans. Dana Point is a landmark for many whale and dolphin species that migrate along our coast.

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