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Hours Today: Open 7:00am - 4:30pmOcean Institute is thrilled to partner with Rivian during their Toddler Time Wednesdays at the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach! Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian is […]
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 […]
Calling all ocean explorers! Join us for this "Mommy & Me" style program dedicated to exploring your world through song, movement, and your senses. Enjoy new activities each session and […]
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 […]
This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! This event will resemble our weekend general admission hours, with even more educational activities! Your […]
Set sail with OI for an unforgettable family adventure! Start with a muster and dive into hands-on activities like raising sail, navigation, helmsmanship, and bow watch. Enjoy a thrilling demonstration […]
Stoked on ScienceAbout Stoked on Science Middle School and High SchoolConnecting Influential Scientists with the Next Generation of Ocean Ambassadors At the Stoked on Science (SOS) Conference, you'll get the […]
Join us for a family fun FALL event! Enjoy apple cider, temporary tattoos, and trick or treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer! […]
Celebrate the spooktacular season with Spooky Seas!Back this year with new family friendly frights, from bioluminescence laser tag to the mad scientist laboratory, there's something fun for the whole family […]
Join us for a family fun FALL event! Enjoy apple cider, temporary tattoos, and trick or treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer! […]
Join us for a family fun FALL event! Enjoy apple cider, temporary tattoos, and trick or treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer! […]
Ocean Institute is thrilled to partner with Rivian during their Toddler Time Wednesdays at the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach! Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian is designed for children aged 0-2. This engaging program introduces little ones to ocean-inspired sensory experiences that foster early development and parent-child bonding and plant the […]