BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T103000 DTSTAMP:20260603T064234 CREATED:20260224T203439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T010258Z UID:63715-1782637200-1782642600@oceaninstitute.org 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-4/2026-06-28/ LOCATION:Shaw’s Cove\, Fairview Street\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States CATEGORIES:Guided Snorkel Tours,Summer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T123000 DTSTAMP:20260603T064235 CREATED:20251013T232821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T180336Z UID:59597-1782639000-1782649800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nOcean Institute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor and examining plankton under the microscope. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n F.A.Q.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n \n \n \n \n \n What should I wear?\n We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Where should I park?\n Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n \n \n \n \n \n When should I arrive?\n Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \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/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2026/2026-06-28/ CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T064235 CREATED:20251013T220750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T060329Z UID:58820-1782640800-1782658800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:General Admission\n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM\n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n \n \n \n \n \n Our rotating themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.\n \n \n \n \n \n Bring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point and a visit to our Maritime Village.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPricing:\nAdult: $16\nChild (19 months – 13 y.o): $12\nSenior (55+) or Military: $14\nInfant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout:\n\nSquid Dissection: $5Sea Star Feeding: $10\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTickets must be purchased for all individuals. Ocean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! Not a member? Click here to join today!\n\n \n Get 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission/2026-06-28/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T133000 DTSTAMP:20260603T064235 CREATED:20251013T223253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T230306Z UID:58718-1782642600-1782653400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \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 \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2026/2026-06-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T123500 DTSTAMP:20260603T064235 CREATED:20251013T224132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T170221Z UID:58527-1782648000-1782650100@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience at 12:00 pm where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nThe sea star feeding is a two-part experience\, the preparation and the feeding. During the preparation phase\, the guest will be using sharp knives. It is recommended that children 10 and under are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sea star feeding is only held at 12PM on Saturday and Sunday. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \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 \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2026/2026-06-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T064235 CREATED:20260113T193839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T193839Z UID:62762-1782649800-1782655200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Shanty Sunday DESCRIPTION:Sea Shanty Sundays\n \n \n \n \n \n Ahoy mateys! You are invited to sing sea shanties with the pirate band\, Queen Anne’s Blouse\, on the Spirit of Dana Point docked at Ocean Institute’s Maritime Village! \n \n \n \n \n \n This is your opportunity to dress\, talk\, and sing like a pirate. Bring your family and friends and enjoy singing along to classic and original sea shanties based on our fascinating maritime history.  Get an introduction to the life of a sailor on a tall ship.  Learn nautical terms and phrases.  Hear stories about the legendary sea cave\, Richard Henry Dana Jr.\, and the real pirate who attacked San Juan Capistrano in 1818.\n \n \n \n \n \n Costumes are welcome\, but not required!\n\nIncluded with General Admission!\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 About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org\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/sea-shanty-sunday-2/2026-06-28/ CATEGORIES:Sea Shanty Sundays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T064235 CREATED:20251013T231007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T010253Z UID:58444-1782655200-1782658800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n  \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 \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2026/2026-06-28/ CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR