Public Visitation

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

Laurena G. Chambers Gift Shop

Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pm

Weekend Admission

General AdmissionOCEAN INSTITUTE IS OPEN GENERAL ADMISSION SATURDAYS &  SUNDAYS 10:00am - 3:00pm Dive into Ocean Institute General Admission Ticket On weekends, we open the campus and welcome you to explore our site-wide, immersive journey into the mysteries of the Pacific Ocean. Come and learn all about Moon Jellies, encounter live animals in our Discovery […]

Back to the Roots: Native Plant Garden Tour

Native Plant Garden TourWake up and smell the sagebrush!Do you enjoy the natural wonders the coast of Southern California has to offer? Have you ever wanted to know more about the beautiful plants around you? Then join us for our California Native Plant tour! Come learn how to identify certain iconic native plants and hear […]