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Summer Movie Night: Humpback Whales
Friday, August 11 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Featured Film: Humpback Whales All movies are educational films by Greg MacGillivray. Cozy up on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor for […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: ClosedLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 7:00am - 4:30pm
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Sea Safety Summit – Save a Life with OI & RIFFE
Description: Join RIFFE and the Ocean Institute for a discussion on sea safety! Friday, August 18 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm, and talk begins at […]
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Laura Frank
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 […]
Maritime Festival 2023
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE *subject to change FRIDAYSpecial Ticketed Experiences 4:00pm - 8:00 pm - Cannon Battles 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Sails N' Ales Kick Off Party - Craft Beer from breweries, live music, food and more! SATURDAY 8:30am - 10:00am - Mermaid Breakfast (ticket purchase required) 10:00am - 4:00pm - Maritime Festival Opens! Free Areas Beer Garden Sailor […]
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Founders Day
Founders Day Sunday, September 17 10:00am - 7:00pm Ocean Institute’s annual Founders Day celebrating our Founder, Stan Cummings! Learn about him here: https://oceaninstitute.org/stan-cummings-scholars/. Ocean Institute is excited to open up our doors […]
Homeschool Day
Homeschool DayOcean Institute Homeschool dayThis special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! This event will be similar to our weekend general admission hours, […]
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Milt and Ann McMenamin
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 […]
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 […]
Tidepool Hike
Explore the world between 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 Conservation Area […]
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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 of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics that align with our monthly themes. Admission includes light snacks and refreshments. Distinguished Speaker: Carlos Gauna Gauna will […]
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Stoked on Science Middle School Conference
Stoked on ScienceExploring Careers in Ocean ScienceJoin like-minded peers who are passionate about the ocean. Conduct research with leading scientists in our labs and at sea aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. Gain an understanding of the education and career pathways in ocean science. Empower yourself to advance your passion for the ocean into a career. […]
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Hōkūle’a Welcome on R/V Sea Explorer
Welcome the Hōkūle'a from onboard the R/V Sea Explorer! Tickets are $20 a person and also include access to the sold-out welcome ceremony! 3:00pm - Board the R/V Sea Explorer We will go out to the harbor entrance to welcome the Hokule'a and escort them back to the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center dock at […]