Community Beach Cleanup – Stand Up to Trash
Community Beach Cleanup in partnership with Stand Up to Trash Join us for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world. New...
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Whale and Marine Life Tour
Join our crew for an experience you will never forget. Your 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish...
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General Admission
Engage with our immersive, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes! Our rotating themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.Explore marine mammal artifacts, interactive exhibits, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.Bring history...
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Squid Dissections
Add-on experience for General Admission! Dive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an...
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Sea Star Feeding
General Admission Add-on Experience! Have you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience at 12:00 pm where you can prepare their food alongside...
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Tidepool Hike
Explore the world between the tides! Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists. The hike will take us into the rocky Marine...
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Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Go behind the scenes with us! Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour...
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R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026
Experience the parade from the water! Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. Beer and wine for purchase Pricing: Children and Adults: $65Infant/Toddler (0-18 mo.): $10
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Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026
Featured Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute! Join us at our Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 51st annual Dana Point Harbor Parade of Lights. This year’s Parade of Lights theme is “Harboritaville”. Guests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! Join us for: Pricing: Adult...
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Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 2026
Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. You will also have access to view the parade from the 1700s replica schooner Spirit of Dana Point. Access to main party included in ticket purchase. Food and alcohol...
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R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026
Experience the parade from the water! Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. Beer and wine for purchase Pricing: Children and Adults: $65Infant/Toddler (0-18 mo.): $10
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Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026
Featured Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute! Join us at our Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 51st annual Dana Point Harbor Parade of Lights. This year’s Parade of Lights theme is “Harboritaville”. Guests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! Join us for: Pricing: Adult...