Public Visitation
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Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pmSOLD OUT
Friday, December 9th
6:30pm – 10:00pm
Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “SURFING USA”.
Guests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide!
Join us for:
Hot Cocoa + Coffee Bar
Cookie Decorating
Beer and wine and soft drinks for purchase
Live Enterainment
Educational and Holiday Activities
Photo booth and more!
Pricing:
Adults: $20
Children: $15
Toddlers: $0
Membership tickets: Sea Star, Mariners, Ocean Advocates, and Sea Life Sponsors
Your Membership includes complimentary tickets to the Holiday Lights Viewing Party.
Haven’t claimed your member tickets yet? Your tickets will also apply to our Saturday Premier Viewing! Call to book and for more information.
Click here to check your remaining benefit balance!
Friday, December 9th
6:30pm – 10:00pm
Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 47th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights!
Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. Food truck available for purchase.
Beer, wine, and access to main party included in ticket price.
Pricing:
Tickets: $85
Saturday, December 10th
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Stay warm at the coolest spot in the harbor! Tickets include a hot cocoa bar, holiday treats, writing letters to Santa, and other fun holiday activities while staying cozy near our heaters.
Adult tickets include 1 drink ticket to use at our bar – additional drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase.
Pricing:
Adults: $35
Children: $20
Toddlers: $0
Saturday night fun for the whole family!!
Membership tickets: Sea Star, Mariners, Ocean Advocates, and Sea Life Sponsors
Your Membership includes complimentary tickets to the Holiday Lights Viewing Party (SOLD OUT) – Call to inquire about using this benefit to enjoy PREMIER VIEWING on Saturday!
Friday, December 9
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, December 10
Sunday, December 11
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday Night!
Pricing:
Adults: $65
Children: $55
Toddler (0-2): $0