High School Internship: Open House
Stan Cummings Scholars Internship Program: OPEN HOUSE July 15th 5:00pm - 7:00pm Join us on July 15th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm to learn about our Stan Cummings Scholars Internship Program […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: Open 10:00am - 3:00pmLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
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Distinguished Speaker Series: John O’Sullivan
The 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 […]
Founders Day – General Admission
Founders Day Saturday, August 20th 11:00am - 3:00pm Ocean Institute’s annual Founders Day celebrating our Founder, Stan Cummings! Learn about him here: https://oceaninstitute.org/stan-cummings-scholars/. Ocean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide […]
Distinguished Speaker Series: Chugey Sepulveda
The 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 […]
Spirit of Dana Point Presentation + Coin Ceremony
Spirit of Dana Point Presentation and Coin Ceremony 3:45pm – Doors open- Join us for light snacks before presentation 4:30pm – Presentation begins Captain John Kraus, the project manager of […]
Distinguished Speaker Series: Carlos Gauna
The 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 […]
Cannon Battles
SET SAIL FOR HIGH SEA ADVENTURES! Cannon Battles Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night 4:00pm – 8:00pm (4:00pm – 4:30pm load ships) Join in the celebration of all things maritime. Step […]
Sails N’ Ales – Kick Off Party!
Craft Beer, Music, and Tall Ships! Friday, September 9th 6:00pm – 9:00pm Kick off the Maritime Festival with our Sails N’ Ales event! Enjoy craft beer tasting from eight different local brewers as […]
Mermaid Breakfast
DINE WITH MERMAIDS! Join us for breakfast where you will dine with mermaids. After you will experience a dazzling swim show and story time with mermaids from Sheros Entertainment. An experience […]
Maritime Festival General Admission
FESTIVAL GENERAL ADMISSION Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pmJoin the Ocean Institute for fun interactive hands-on activities that will spark curiosity in Marine Science and Maritime History! Explore our new […]
Mermaid Swim Show
BE DAZZLED! Mermaid Swim Show Saturday and Sunday 11:00pm, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm Join our friends from Sheroes Entertainment as they dazzle with an amazing mermaid swim show. Join the show and get your […]
Cap’n Jack’s Pirate School
"School" is back in Session! Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm Cap’n Jack’s School for Lil’ Scallywags has some new lesson plans for his pirates-in-training! Suitable for ages 8-12 years old. Adult(s) must accompany […]