Public Visitation

Hours Today: Open 10:00am - 3:00pm

Laurena G. Chambers Gift Shop

Hours Today: Open 7:00am - 4:30pm

Ocean Institute Earns Clean California Community Designation

We are proud to announce that Ocean Institute has officially earned the designation as an official “Clean California Community” from Caltrans’ Clean CA initiative. This recognition makes Ocean Institute one of a select number of communities and organizations across California to receive this honor.

Leading the Statewide Zero-Litter Movement

This designation reflects Ocean Institute’s role as a leader in California’s Zero Litter movement, helping to reduce waste, protect coastal habitats, and keep our shoreline clean, healthy, and beautiful.
Over the past year, Ocean Institute has worked with volunteers, K–12 student groups, nonprofit partners, and our Dana Point community to reduce litter in and around the harbor, expand environmental education, implement long-term litter-prevention practices, and improve public coastal spaces for residents and visitors!