Marine Inventory & Collection Enhancement
Join the Ocean Institute over the course of 3 months for our Marine Inventory & Collection Enchacement program onboard our Research Vessel the Sea Explorer. This program is available for […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: ClosedLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pmThe Nautical Ball 2021 Black Tie Gala
Ocean Institute thanks Nautical Ball for being selected as Charity of Choice! When: Saturday, October 9th at 6:30pm Where: Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 For more […]
Spooky Seas Evening Adventure
SPOOKY SEAS: HAUNTED TALES AT OCEAN INSTITUTEIt’s sure to be a spooktacular time! BOO! It’s Halloween, that time of year when we revel in all things spooky, mysterious and FANGtastic. […]
Ocean Institute Lighting Ceremony
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana PointFREE Community evening at OI!Join us for our Lighting Ceremony to kick-off the holiday season and turn on our holiday lights around the campus! Enjoy hot cocoa, touch tanks, and […]
Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party
HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY Friday, December 10th 6:30pm - 9:00pmEnjoy 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 […]
Holiday Parade of Lights Cruise
Want to experience the Parade of Lights from the water? Join us aboard the Research Vessel Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during […]
Yule-Tide Market
Give & shop for a great purpose this holiday season through the Ocean Institute Yule-Tide Market! This holiday market will bring local makers, artists, and craftspeople together with the community for a unique holiday shopping experience […]
Merry Fishmas: Mermaid and Elf Show
Times: 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm Length: 30-minutes Join us for a musical sing-along show with a Mermaid from Sheroes Entertainment! Don’t miss out on this FINtastic experience. Do you know how Santa […]
General Admission
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana PointOcean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From squid dissections , sounds of the sea, to a horn shark touch tank, […]
Kayak Tours
Explore the ocean from the water! Join the Ocean Institute for a 2-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its […]
Tide Pool Hike
Tide Pool HikesExplore the world between tides! Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists. The hike will take us into the rocky […]
Tide Pool Hike
Tide Pool HikesExplore the world between tides! Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists. The hike will take us into the rocky […]