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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4th of July Firework Cruise!
Join us on the water for Dana Points Annual 4th of July Firework show! Tuesday, July 4th 7:30pm - 10:00pm Guests (3 and over): $50 Toddlers (2 and under): $0
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Oriana Poindexter
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 […]
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Summer Jams Concert: Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat
OCEAN INSTITUTE AND MUSIC PRESERVES PRESENTSUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES Come celebrate and support two local non-profits with an intimate concert, artist interview, beer, wine, and food! The Summer Jams Concert […]
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 […]
Sail on Spirit of Dana Point
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana PointSet sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and […]
Community Beach Cleanup – Stand Up to Trash
Community Beach Cleanup in partnership with Join us for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world. New theme every month with […]
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 […]
Sharks After Dark
SHARKS AFTER DARK Join us for special admission hours every Tuesday evening June - August6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Take a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding […]
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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Summer Movie Night: The Living Sea
Friday, July 14 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Featured Film: The Living Sea All movies are educational films by Greg MacGillivray. Cozy up on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor […]