Tall Ship Sail: Exy and Irving Johnson
TALL SHIP TUESDAY! Set sail with us! We are excited to welcome back the Exy and Irving Johnson for an educational sail experience you won’t want to miss!! Discover California […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: Open 10:00am - 3:00pmLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pm
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Tall Ship Tour: Exy and Irving Johnson
TALL SHIP TOURS! We are excited to welcome back the Exy and Irving Johnson for a dock side educational tour you won’t want to miss!! Tours of Exy and Irving […]
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We are closed to the public on this day. Sorry for the inconvenience! Please check our calendar for other upcoming events!
Jazz 2022
Sponsored by: Community Supporters Our founders had a simple mission with relentless conviction – “Using the Ocean as Our Classroom, We Inspire Children to Learn” To that end, we provide […]
Distinguished Speaker Series: Steve LaDochy
Distinguished Speaker: Steve LaDochy Dr. Steve LaDochy, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Geosciences & Environment California State University, Los Angeles Come learn about extreme weather from an expert meteorologist and ask your […]
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We are closed for General Admission. Please navigate back to our calendar for upcoming events.
Community Beach Cleanup
In Partnership with Stand Up to Trash Check-in at Baby Beach Bags and grabbers will be provided, reusable gloves encouraged! Fresh coffee, hot chocolate and donuts provided by Coffee Importers […]
Kayak Tours
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 […]
Bioluminescence Night Cruise
BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE Summer months only (2 hours) Bioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during summer months. There’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable […]
Bioluminescence Night Cruise
BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE Summer months only (2 hours) Bioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during summer months. There’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable […]
General Admission!
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, United StatesOcean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From squid dissections , sounds of the sea, to a horn shark touch tank, […]
Summer Kickoff Celebration
Summer Kickoff Celebration! June 18th 5:00pm - 8:30pm Food and drinks available for purchase, movie showings, educational partners and vendor booths! FREE EVENT - RSVP below!