Parade of Lights Premier Viewing
Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 50th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning […]
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R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise
R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE Join the parade with Ocean Institute! Climb aboard the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor […]
Parade of Lights Viewing Party
Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 50th annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade […]
Parade of Lights Premier Viewing
Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 50th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning […]
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R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise
R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE Join the parade with Ocean Institute! Climb aboard the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor […]
General Admission
Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to 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 […]
Squid Dissections
Squid Dissections 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 […]
Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour
Behind the Scenes Aquarium TourBehind the Scenes Aquarium TourHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes […]
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 Protected Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails, crabs, sea stars, and other animals that make the […]
General Admission
Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to 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 […]
Squid Dissections
Squid DissectionsSquid DissectionsAdd-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 […]