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Hours Today: Open 10:00am - 3:00pmLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 7:00am - 4:30pmThe 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 […]
Celebrate World Ocean Day at Ocean Institute!This Sunday, June 8, join us at the Ocean Institute for a special $5 General Admission day in celebration of World Ocean Day! (Children 2 and under […]
SHARKS AFTER DARK Join us this summer for special admission hours 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Take a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments […]
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 […]
Dads & Donuts Father's Day Cruise at Ocean Institute!Join our crew for a special Father's Day whale-watching cruise. Your 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research […]
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Guided Snorkel Tour Explore the ocean with us! Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the Ocean Institute for gear […]
Dockside Drafts at Ocean Institute 11:00 am – 5:00 pm This summer, make your way to Dockside Drafts at the Ocean Institute’s Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf. […]
Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, […]
Ahoy mateys! You are invited to sing sea shanties with the pirate band, Queen Anne's Blouse, on the Spirit of Dana Point docked at Ocean Institute’s Maritime Village! This is […]
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Tiny Tots: Ocean Explorers Tiny Tots Calling all Ocean Explorers! Join us for this "Mommy & Me" style program dedicated to exploring your world through song, movement, and your senses. […]