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SUMMARY:Guided Snorkel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided Snorkel Tour\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Explore the ocean with us!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the beach where your expert guide will lead you through Southern California’s beautiful kelp forests. Enjoy 45 minutes in the water as our guide introduces you to the beauty of Southern California’s kelp forests and their marine life. All gear provided—just bring your sense of adventure! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Your tour includes:\n\nComplete set of snorkel gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins\, and wetsuit)\nExpert tour guide with knowledge of the cove\, kelp forests\, and marine species\nAll gear setup and breakdown handled by your guide\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pricing:\n$64.00 per person. (2 person minimum) \nRecommended for ages six and up. Guests must secure their own transportation to Shaw’s Cove. \n			\n				Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To show our appreciation\, several Laguna Beach partners are offering exclusive promotions just for you. Simply show your ticket confirmation from your guided snorkel tour at the participating businesses to enjoy these special deals.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enjoy the perks—and the memories! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nMuseum of Make Believe – $2 OFF Adult Tickets\nSplashes – complimentary dessert w/ purchase of lunch entrée\nSoul Spark\, LLC – 2 free\, 1 hour coaching sessions (life\, career\, or both)\nGG’s Bistro – 15% discount (excluding Happy Hour) \nAçaí Republic Laguna Beach – 25% off\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where does the tour take place?\n				Tours take place at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach\, CA \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where do we meet?\n				Your guide will meet you by the bench at the top of the stairs at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is there parking near the meeting point?\n				There is limited street parking available near Shaw’s Cove. You can park on Fariview\, Cliff Drive\, or other side streets. There is also metered parking along PCH.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I bring/wear?\n				All snorkeling gear is provided! Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel. Wetsuits are provided but are optional depending on the season. We also recommend bringing sunscreen and water. \nYou’ll also need to fill out and bring a copy of our Water-Based Recreation Waiver for each member of the group. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is the water cold?\n				Southern California’s waters can be a bit chilly depending on the season\, but the wetsuit should keep you nice and comfortable for the duration of the dive! And the hot cocoa afterwards will certainly help you warm up!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need to know how to swim?\n				Yes\, you should be comfortable swimming to enjoy this snorkeling experience. Our guides will have boogie boards available should you get tired\, so you can rest and enjoy the sights from the board!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need previous snorkeling experience?\n				Our guides are trained to support all snorkeling experience levels\, including beginners!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What if the weather conditions are bad?\n				Safety comes first. If conditions aren’t suitable\, we’ll notify you and offer rescheduling or a full refund.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How many people are on each tour?\n				Tours are semi-private with a small group size to ensure personal attention and safety—we have a maximum of 5 guests per guide. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring a camera or GoPro?\n				Yes! Waterproof cameras are welcome\, but please ensure they’re secure. Guides may also take photos during the tour.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How do I book a tour?\n				You can reserve your spot online by clicking the Tickets button above\, or by contacting our Guest Services team at (949) 496-2274 ext. 111 or at guestservices@oceaninstitute.org.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What happens after the tour?\n				After exploring the ocean\, our guides handle the gear cleanup! We can also recommend some amazing local restaurants to enjoy – swimming can often make you hungry!\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/guided-snorkel-tour-4/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Shaw’s Cove\, Fairview Street\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Snorkel Tours,Summer
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CREATED:20260414T172414Z
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SUMMARY:Tiny Tots
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ocean explorers! Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. Enjoy new activities each session! \n  \n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Classes are offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. There will be new activities every class! \nSummer Themes: \nJune 1\, 4\, 8\, and 11 – Tidepools \nJune 15\, 18\, 22\, and 25 – Whales \nJune 29\, July 2\, 6\, and 9 – Sharks \nJuly 13\, 16\, 20\, and 23 – Turtles \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Audience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\n			\n				TICKETS\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tiny Tots Refund & Rescheduling Policy\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Please note that Tiny Tots tickets are non-refundable unless a doctor’s note is emailed to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org. \n\n\nA $5 transfer fee will be added to all rescheduled tickets.  If you need to reschedule a Tiny Tots class\, please send a rescheduling request with your new selected date to guestservices@oceaninstitute.org preferably at least 24 hours before the start time of your class. We will do our best to accommodate your transfer request\, pending availability\, and send you an updated confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf a rescheduling request is received after your class has already taken place\, a valid medical note is required. Once received at guestservices@oceaninstitute.org\, we will gladly move you into another class\, pending availability.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-6/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Tiny Tots
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SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise
DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nThere’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n			\n				BOOK NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Bioluminescence Night Cruise,R/V Sea Explorer
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