Community Beach Cleanup – Stand Up to Trash
Community Beach Cleanup in partnership with Join us for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world. New theme every month with […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: Open 10:00am - 3:00pm ClosedLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pmWhale and Marine Life Tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!Join our crew for an experience you will never forget. Your 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel, […]
General Admission
Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission! 10:00AM – 3:00PMOcean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes! Our rotating monthly themes allow visitors […]
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 […]
Sea Star Feeding
Sea Star FeedingSea Star FeedingGeneral Admission add-on experience! Have you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food […]
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 […]
R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise
R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE Want to experience it from the water? Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during […]
Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party
HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14 6:30 pm - 10:00 pmEnjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Annual Holiday Parade of […]
Parade of Lights Premier Viewing
PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION Dana Point Parade of Lights Viewing Party Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th 6:30pm – 10:00pm Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of […]
R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise
R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE Want to experience it from the water? Book a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during […]
Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party
HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14 6:30 pm - 10:00 pmEnjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Annual Holiday Parade of […]
Parade of Lights Premier Viewing
PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION Dana Point Parade of Lights Viewing Party Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th 6:30pm – 10:00pm Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of […]