Public Visitation
Hours Today: ClosedLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pmOcean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From squid dissections , sounds of the sea, to a horn shark touch tank, intertidal touch tank, and artifact exploration.Ticket must be purchased for all individuals (adults and children). Pricing Adults: $15.00 Seniors: $10.00 Kids: $7.50 Members receive free […]
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE Saturday, April 22nd 2023 7:45am - 3:30pm The Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects influential female scientists with the next generation of ocean ambassadors. Join 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 […]
HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE Sunday, April 23rd 2023 7:45am - 3:30pm The Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects influential female scientists with the next generation of ocean ambassadors. Join 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 […]
TALL SHIP TUESDAY! Set sail with us! We are excited to welcome back the Exy and Irving Johnson for an educational sail experience you won’t want to miss!! Discover California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit […]
TALL SHIP TOURS! We are excited to welcome back the Exy and Irving Johnson for a dock side educational tour you won’t want to miss!! Tours of Exy and Irving Johnson Wednesday, March 23rd 10:00am – 12:00pm Tours every 15-minutes! Pricing: $10 – Adults $5 – 14 y.o and under $0 – 2 y.o and […]
We are closed to the public on this day. Sorry for the inconvenience! Please check our calendar for other upcoming events!
Sponsored by: Community Supporters Our founders had a simple mission with relentless conviction – “Using the Ocean as Our Classroom, We Inspire Children to Learn” To that end, we provide unique deep-dive, hands-on learning experiences that leave an impression on children across decades and generations. From touching sea stars to observing majestic marine mammals for the first time; […]
Distinguished Speaker: Steve LaDochy Dr. Steve LaDochy, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Geosciences & Environment California State University, Los Angeles Come learn about extreme weather from an expert meteorologist and ask your questions! Explore extreme weather with an expert meteorologist! Talk tornadoes, learn about lightning, and seek out storms with us - learn about weather, what goes […]
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In Partnership with Stand Up to Trash Check-in at Baby Beach Bags and grabbers will be provided, reusable gloves encouraged! Fresh coffee, hot chocolate and donuts provided by Coffee Importers (participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable cup!) or Check-in at Ocean Institute Bags, buckets and grabbers will be provided, reusable gloves encouraged! We […]
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 unique ecosystem from one of our expert Naturalists. All experience levels are welcome. Must be at least 3 years old to participate. Guests under 16 […]
BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE Summer months only (2 hours) Bioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during summer months. There’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.* Come aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us […]