Adventure Sail
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 […]
Public Visitation
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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 […]
Homeschool Day Whale and Marine Life Tour
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, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point […]
Long Boat Rowing
Add-on experience for Homeschool Day! Climb aboard one of our wooden long boats, and learn the art of rowing! Must be eight or older to participate. An adult must accompany […]
Homeschool Day
Ocean Institute is excited to offer Homeschool Day! This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! This event resembles our weekend general admission […]
Homeschool Day Squid Dissections
Add-on experience for Homeschool Day! Dive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an […]
Parade of Lights Viewing Party
Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 50th annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade […]
Parade of Lights Premier Viewing
Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 50th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning […]
R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise
R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE Join the parade with Ocean Institute! Climb aboard the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the 50th annual Parade of Lights! Dessert and hot cocoa are included in the ticket. Beer and wine available for purchase. Also includes access […]
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 alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won't forget! Every feeder requires their own ticket and may be […]
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!Join our crew for an experience you will never forget. Your 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Oceanlnstitute's 65' research vessel, takes you miles beyond the DanaPoint Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migratingblue and grey whales; large schools of […]
Tidepool Hike
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 […]