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Ride Metrolink to The Festival of Whales
Here is an easy way to get to the event without a lot of hassles.
Thinking of visiting the Festival of Whales over the next two weekends. Why not ride the train, beat the traffic and get special discounts off whale watching trips and more!
OCTA is kicking off the Festival of Whales with a celebration at the Orange Station on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. The event will feature:
• FREE Metrolink tickets to the first 100 people*
• Complimentary refreshments, provided by Ruby's Diner and the Streamliner Lounge
• Live music, performed by Headshine
• Prizes and giveaways
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*A total of 100 tickets will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8:30 a.m. There is a limit of one ticket per person. You must be present to receive a free ticket.
Getting to the Festival From Laguna Niguel
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Can't make it to Orange?
The Metrolink train #859 arrives at the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station at 10:35 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Residents can drive to the station, park there for free, and ride the train to the San Juan Capistrano Station. From there, you'd board bus Route 91 South for a quick trip to the harbor. Or, take OCTA bus Routes 85, 90 or 91 from the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo area straight to Dana Point. An All-Weekend Metrolink Pass costs only $10, and a one day bus pass costs $4.
Special Deals for Train and Bus Riders
During the festival, which will take place on March 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2012, you will be able to show your Metrolink ticket, OCTA bus pass or 91 Express Lanes transponder to receive:
• 50 percent off whale watching trips
• Special room rates at the Dana Point Marine Inn
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