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 […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: ClosedLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pm
Distinguished Speaker Series: Marah j. Hardt (Sex in the Sea)
Distinguished Speaker: Marah J. Hardt! Sex in the Sea uniquely connects the timeless topic of sex with the timely issue of sustainable oceans. Through overfishing, climate change, and ocean pollution […]
2022 Festival of Whales
Dana Point Festival of WhalesJoin us on March 4, 5 and 6, 2022 in the dolphin & whale watching capital of the world for the 51st annual Dana Point Festival of Whales. […]
Festival General Admission
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana PointDANA POINT FESTIVAL OF WHALES! MARCH 4 - 6 CLICK FOR WEEKEND FESTIVITIES! 10:00am - 3:00pm Ocean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range […]
Distinguished Speaker Series: Ari Friedlaender
Distinguished Speaker: Ari Friedlaender World renowned whale researcher, Ari Friedlaender, will be sharing how he uses new technology to understand and conserve baleen whales in changing environments. Come learn from […]
Marine and Environmental Sciences College and Career Fair
OCEAN INSTITUTE 2022 VIRTUAL MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIRSAVE THE DATE: March 12th, 2022SPONSORED BY:Ocean Institute (Dana Point, CA) is thrilled to announce the 2022 Virtual Marine and […]
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, […]
Girls In Ocean Science Conference – Middle School
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE Saturday, April 22nd 2023 7:45am - 3:30pm The Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects influential female scientists with the next generation of ocean ambassadors. Join like-minded peers […]
Girls In Ocean Science Conference – High School
HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE Sunday, April 23rd 2023 7:45am - 3:30pm The Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects influential female scientists with the next generation of ocean ambassadors. Join like-minded peers […]
Tall Ship Sail: Exy and Irving Johnson
TALL SHIP TUESDAY! Set sail with us! We are excited to welcome back the Exy and Irving Johnson for an educational sail experience you won’t want to miss!! Discover California […]
Tall Ship Tour: Exy and Irving Johnson
TALL SHIP TOURS! We are excited to welcome back the Exy and Irving Johnson for a dock side educational tour you won’t want to miss!! Tours of Exy and Irving […]
Closed for General Admission
We are closed to the public on this day. Sorry for the inconvenience! Please check our calendar for other upcoming events!