4th of July Firework Cruise!
Join us on the water for Dana Points Annual 4th of July Firework show! Monday, July 4th 7:30pm - 10:00pm Guests (3 and over): $50 Toddlers (2 and under): $0
Public Visitation
Hours Today: Open 10:00am - 3:00pmLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pm
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Sharks After Dark!
Sharks After Dark July 7 & July 21 5:30pm-8:30pm Open for general admission to explore fin-tastic sharks with exclusive night activities! Sharks live a huge part of their life in […]
Summer Jams Concert
July 8th: The Gumbo Brothers (New Orleans Jazz) | 6pm-9pm Join us for two fun filled summer nights enjoying an outdoor concert with the harbor and the ocean as the […]
Summer Movie Nights!
Summer Movie Night Movie: The Sea Beast Thursday, July 14 5:30pm-8:30pm (doors open at 5:15pm) Enjoy a beautiful night by the water with a family friendly ocean movie! Mingle by the […]
High School Internship: Open House
Stan Cummings Scholars Internship Program: OPEN HOUSE July 15th 5:00pm - 7:00pm Join us on July 15th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm to learn about our Stan Cummings Scholars Internship Program […]
Distinguished Speaker Series: John O’Sullivan
The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings interesting innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean […]
Founders Day – General Admission
Founders Day Saturday, August 20th 11:00am - 3:00pm Ocean Institute’s annual Founders Day celebrating our Founder, Stan Cummings! Learn about him here: https://oceaninstitute.org/stan-cummings-scholars/. Ocean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide […]
Distinguished Speaker Series: Chugey Sepulveda
The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings interesting innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean […]
Spirit of Dana Point Presentation + Coin Ceremony
Spirit of Dana Point Presentation and Coin Ceremony 3:45pm – Doors open- Join us for light snacks before presentation 4:30pm – Presentation begins Captain John Kraus, the project manager of […]
Distinguished Speaker Series: Carlos Gauna
The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings interesting innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean […]
Cannon Battles
SET SAIL FOR HIGH SEA ADVENTURES! Cannon Battles Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night 4:00pm – 8:00pm (4:00pm – 4:30pm load ships) Join in the celebration of all things maritime. Step […]
Sails N’ Ales – Kick Off Party!
Craft Beer, Music, and Tall Ships! Friday, September 9th 6:00pm – 9:00pm Kick off the Maritime Festival with our Sails N’ Ales event! Enjoy craft beer tasting from eight different local brewers as […]