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 […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: Open 10:00am - 3:00pmLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pm
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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 […]
Closed for General Admission
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!
4th of July Firework Cruise!
Join us on the water for Dana Points Annual 4th of July Firework show! Monday, July 4th 7:30pm - 10:00pm Guests (3 and over): $50 Toddlers (2 and under): $0
Sharks After Dark!
Sharks After Dark July 7 & July 21 5:30pm-8:30pm Open for general admission to explore fin-tastic sharks with exclusive night activities! Sharks live a huge part of their life in […]
Summer Jams Concert
July 8th: The Gumbo Brothers (New Orleans Jazz) | 6pm-9pm Join us for two fun filled summer nights enjoying an outdoor concert with the harbor and the ocean as the […]