Splashed on porpoise: Baby whale and beachgoers get along swimmingly

The baby whale meets a swimmer and a kayaker in Dana Point Harbour (DolphinSafari.com/AP)

It's common to splash out on a seaside trip, but these lucky swimmers coasted into an up close and personal encounter with a baby whale harbouring friendly intentions in Southern California.

The 15-18ft grey whale cruised into Dana Point Harbour on Tuesday morning, swimming into a shallow children's area appropriately called Baby Beach and circled a pier.