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Tuesday’s for Two
Looking for a special evening this Valentine's Day? A romantic evening full of glittering lights onboard a beautiful tall-ship will impress like no other! Join us for a romantic, dockside […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: ClosedLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 7:00am - 4:30pm
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Chris Lowe
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 […]
Welcoming of the Whales – DP Festival of Whales Event
A sunset welcoming ceremony followed by a reception with food truck cuisine, interactive educational activities and a movie screening. This is a free event. Families and friends of all ages […]
Ask All & Tell All – Captain Jason Chambers
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A ‘Sea’cret Soiree: Jazz 2023
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CAA 'Sea'cret Soiree: Ocean Institute's 20th Annual Jazz Festival Fundraiser Get in your 1920's best glammor to attend this secret speakeasy by the sea! This year, we are celebrating the […]
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!Join our crew for an experience you will never forget. Your 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the […]
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Joyce Hoffman
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 […]
Kayak Harbor Tour
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 […]
Kayak Harbor Tour
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 […]
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Adrienne Smith
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 […]
Have you had “The TALK”? – Youth Mental Health Town Hall
1 in 5 teens live with a mental health condition and less than half are receiving the support that they need. Now is the time to have The Talk. Parents, […]
USCG Narwhal Tours
The USCG Narwhal is Back! FREE TOURS ALL DAY! Free tours from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Ocean Institute Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf. Tour […]