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 […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: ClosedLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 7:00am - 4:30pm
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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 […]
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 the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. Beer and wine for purchase Pricing: Adults: $65 Children (19 months - 13 y.o): […]
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 Lights Viewing Party for the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “Carnival”. Guests are invited to […]
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Parade of Lights Premier Viewing
PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION Dana Point Parade of Lights Viewing Party Friday, December 13th 6:30pm – 10:00pm Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 49th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights! Small-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. You […]
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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 the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. Beer and wine for purchase Pricing: Adults: $65 Children (19 months - 13 y.o): […]
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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 Lights Viewing Party for the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “Carnival”. Guests are invited to […]
Young Donors Day
Young Donors DayCelebrating Young DonorsWe want to inspire the next generation of philanthropists this holiday season. That's why we are celebrating our first Young Donors Day- a day all about teaching children what it means to donate and support the things they love. From December 20 until the end of the year, all young donors […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]