Public Visitation

Hours Today: Closed

Laurena G. Chambers Gift Shop

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

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Kayak Harbor Tour

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 […]

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Kayak Harbor Tour

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 […]

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Kayak Harbor Tour

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 […]

USCG Narwhal Tours

The USCG Narwhal is Back! FREE TOURS ALL DAY! Free tours from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Ocean Institute Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf. Tour […]

Whale and Marine Life Tour: Mother’s Day Cruise

Whale and Marine Life Tour: Mother's Day CruiseSunday, May 14, 2023 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Muffins with Mom! In celebration of Mother’s Day, complimentary muffins will be onboard during […]

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Kayak Harbor Tour

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 […]

Recurring

Kayak Harbor Tour

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 […]

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Bioluminescence Night Cruise

BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE  8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Cruises are selling out! Get your tickets today! Bioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months. There’s a luminous underwater […]

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Kayak Harbor Tour

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 […]

Mermade Market

Wednesday MAY 24 10am - 6pmThursday MAY 25 10am - 6pmFriday MAY 26 10am - 8pmSaturday MAY 27 9am - 5pm2023 Mermaid Market Hosted at Ocean Institute! "Mermade Market is […]