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  • December 2026

  • Fri 11

    R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026

    Featured December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026

    Experience the parade from the water! Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket....

  • Fri 11

    Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026

    Featured December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026

    Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute! Join us at our Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 51st annual Dana Point Harbor Parade of Lights. This year’s Parade of...

  • Fri 11

    Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 2026

    Featured December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 2026

    Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. You will...

  • Sat 12

    R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026

    Featured December 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026

    Experience the parade from the water! Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket....

  • Sat 12

    Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026

    Featured December 12 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026

    Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute! Join us at our Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 51st annual Dana Point Harbor Parade of Lights. This year’s Parade of...

  • Sat 12

    Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 2026

    Featured December 12 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 2026

    Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. You will also have access to view the parade from the 1700s replica schooner Spirit of Dana Point. Access to main party included in ticket purchase. Food and alcohol...

  • Sun 13

    R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026

    Featured December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026

    Experience the parade from the water! Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. Beer and wine for purchase Pricing: Children and Adults: $65Infant/Toddler (0-18 mo.): $10

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