BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T123500 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T140237Z UID:55837-1748174400-1748176500@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave 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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-05-25/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20250421T232446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T232523Z UID:54241-1748179800-1748188800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive 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 exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20241108T001527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T233056Z UID:51378-1748181600-1748185200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2-2024-12-20-2025-05-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20250312T180246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T193108Z UID:53356-1748205000-1748212200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nThere’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.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise-5/2025-05-25/ CATEGORIES:Bioluminescence Night Cruise END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T123000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20250522T232133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T232822Z UID:54636-1748253600-1748262600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n Memorial Day Special Offer: \nFree Tickets for Veterans and Active Service Members* \nUse code MEMORIAL25 at checkout\n*Must present valid ID at check-in\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 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 impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T174608Z UID:52054-1748255400-1748266200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive 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 exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-05-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233621Z UID:50591-1748687400-1748698200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive 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 exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-05-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T123500 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T143244Z UID:55839-1748692800-1748694900@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave 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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-05-31/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T123500 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233035Z UID:52294-1748692800-1748694900@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave 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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-01-20-2025-05-31/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20241108T001527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T233056Z UID:51379-1748700000-1748703600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2-2024-12-20-2025-05-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20241217T192956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T203058Z UID:52162-1748700000-1748710800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point/2025-05-31/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233621Z UID:50592-1748773800-1748784600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive 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 exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-06-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T123500 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T150236Z UID:55840-1748779200-1748781300@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave 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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-06-01/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T123500 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233035Z UID:52295-1748779200-1748781300@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave 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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-01-20-2025-06-01/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20241108T001527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T233057Z UID:51380-1748786400-1748790000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2-2024-12-20-2025-06-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044823 CREATED:20250218T194606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T163301Z UID:53011-1749031200-1749034800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian DESCRIPTION:Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toddler Time at Rivian South Coast Theater\n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute is thrilled to partner with Rivian during their Toddler Time Wednesdays at the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach! Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian is designed for children aged 0-2. This engaging program introduces little ones to ocean-inspired sensory experiences that foster early development and parent-child bonding and plant the seeds that can ignite a love for the world around them. Each session features a fun mix of sensory play\, sing-along circles\, themed crafts\, and interactive story time. Modeled after our popular Tiny Tots program\, this pop-up experience provides a safe and welcoming space for toddlers to explore while parents connect and learn about other family-friendly offerings from Ocean Institute.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First Wednesday of Every Month\, 10 am – 11 am \nRivian South Coast Theater\, 160 South Coast Highway\, Laguna Beach \nRecommended ages 0-2 years old. \nFREE to the public! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Themes: \nApril: Conductivity This activity comes from our physics theme and will focus on open and closed circuits! How electricity passes through humans\, and we have a current and how it can pass through other objects and what conductivity is. This can connect to how sharks are able to sense electrical currents. \nMay: Growth ObservationsThis Activity comes from our mad scientist theme\, all about weird\, cool and wacky science Experiments relating back to the ocean but also being precise about the scientific method and making the kids think and see outcomes. Using the predict and outcome model that reflects on the more complex hypothesis and research methods work\, it creates an easy way for kids to begin thinking in that mindset while still having fun. \nJune: How Deep is the Sea?This activity comes from our deep-sea theme\, we try to answer the million-dollar question\, how deep is the Sea? We use a connecting poster to explain the different depths for different layers in the ocean and its range of temperatures. Different deep-sea animals adapt to this freezing temperature\, and its lack of sunlight to provide an energy source\, so they find ways to live without it. \nJuly: Busy BeesThis activity comes from our bug theme\, focusing on insects and all kinds of critters. While relating them to our crawlers in the ocean\, we will focus on some very popular terrestrial insects such as butterflies\, bees\, worms\, and how to handle insects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP with Rivian URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/little-currents-powered-by-oi-rivian-2025-06-04/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20250425T183614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T190352Z UID:54290-1749031200-1749049200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! \nThis event will resemble our weekend general admission hours\, with even more educational activities! Your ticket includes access to the following activities: \n\nRenewable Energy: Learn about renewable energy sources by building a solar car and model wind turbines!\nTidepool Hopscotch: Learn how to keep our tidepool friends happy and safe with this fun game!\nColor Change Bracelets: Experience the power of sunlight with this color-changing bead bracelet craft!\nInstitute Scavenger Hunt: Pick up a scavenger hunt handout at the front desk and find all the animals and objects to earn a prize!\nStorytime: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\n\n\nDiscovery Pool: Say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nShark Touch Tank: Say hello to our horn sharks\, round rays\, and guitarfish in our Shark Touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nSchooling Fish Feeding: Watch as a member of our husbandry staff feeds our schooling fish and learn about these amazing animals!\nSnake Talk: Meet one of our live snakes and learn about their habits!\nAnd much more!\n\nThere will also be the following activities available for an additional fee: \n\nWhale and Marine Life Tour\nHarbor Kayak Tour\nSquid Dissections\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $12 \nAdults: $10 \nFamily Four Pack: $40 \nDissection Add-on: $5 \nWhale-Watching Add-On: $35* \nKayak Tour Add-On: $30* \n*Includes admission to Homeschool Day \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20250514T171921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T205950Z UID:54402-1749060000-1749067200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Colin Harris DESCRIPTION: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 ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Colin Harris and First Responder Panel\nDuring this panel discussion\, first responders from public safety agencies that protect Dana Point Harbor\, the land behind it\, and the open ocean beyond it\, will educate the audience about how our local waters are protected. The panel will include members from Orange County Sheriff Harbor Patrol\, Orange County Fire Authority\, and Long Beach Fire Department. The discussion will be led by Colin Harris who is assigned to one of the largest and most advanced fire boats in the world which is based in the Port of Long Beach. Colin will deliver a presentation about the regional hazards and challenges surrounding Dana Point Harbor as well as the specialized tools\, training\, and resources used to meet those challenges. The discussion will include specifics about Search and Rescue methods\, the utilization of aircraft\, recovery of people and property lost at sea\, chemical and radiological responses\, boat fires\, and the use of SONAR with submersible remotely operated vehicles. Attendees can also expect to receive information on the fastest ways to get help should they find themselves in trouble on or near the ocean. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session where attendees can have access to the representatives from the three presenting agencies. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, June 4\, from 6:00 to 8:00 \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10 – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n About Our Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\nHost: Colin Harris \nOCFA – The Orange County Fire Authority is a regional fire service agency that serves 23 cities in Orange County and all unincorporated areas. The OCFA protects nearly 2 million residents from its 78 fire stations located throughout Orange County. The OCFA\, founded in 1995\, is a premier public safety agency providing superior fire protection and medical emergency services to our communities. \nOCSD – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) is the primary law enforcement agency serving unincorporated areas of Orange County\, California\, and also provides law enforcement services to 13 contract cities within the county. Additionally\, OCSD serves the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and John Wayne Airport\, and operates Orange County’s Harbor Patrol. \nLBFD – The Long Beach Fire Department operates two large fireboats that protect the Port of Long Beach and the surrounding coastal waters. The Long Beach Fireboats along with Los Angeles City Fire Department Boat 2 provide the only large capacity marine firefighting capabilities between the US/Mexico border and Seattle. The United States Coast Guard Sector LA/LB staff partner with Long Beach Fire Department personnel to plan\, prepare\, and train for emergencies from the Orange County/San Diego county border to California’s central coast. The Long Beach Fireboats also have emergency response capabilities that include sub surface SONAR\, submersible remotely operated search vehicles\, thermal imaging search tools\, and chemical or radiological detection. \n\n  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-colin-harris/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233623Z UID:50593-1749292200-1749303000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive 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 exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-06-07/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T123500 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T153317Z UID:55841-1749297600-1749299700@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave 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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-06-07/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T123500 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233035Z UID:52296-1749297600-1749299700@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave 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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-01-20-2025-06-07/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20241108T001527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T233057Z UID:51381-1749304800-1749308400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2-2024-12-20-2025-06-07/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20250124T193917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T013324Z UID:52673-1749373200-1749380400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Community Beach Cleanup - Stand Up to Trash DESCRIPTION:Community Beach Cleanup\nin partnership with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun on the water\, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.  \nNew theme every month with a guest speaker on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf \n9:00am-10:30am Beach Cleanup \n10:30am Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute \n \n RVSP URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-stand-up-to-trash-2/2025-06-08/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20250603T155040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T162929Z UID:54767-1749376800-1749394800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:World Ocean Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Ocean Day at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate World Ocean Day at Ocean Institute - Just $5 Admission!\n \n \n \n \n \n This Sunday\, June 8\, join us at the Ocean Institute for a special $5 General Admission day in celebration of World Ocean Day! (Children 2 and under are free.)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Located in scenic Dana Point Harbor\, Ocean Institute is a nationally recognized ocean education center where guests of all ages can explore marine science\, maritime history\, and conservation. Enjoy hands-on exhibits\, tide pool touch tanks\, and engaging activities for the whole family.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWant to go even deeper? Upgrade your day with a Whale & Marine Life Tour aboard our research vessel! Spot local wildlife and take part in immersive experiences like a mud grab\, plankton tow\, and live microscope viewing. Bonus: General Admission is included with your WMLT ticket purchase!\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 🌊 There’s no better place to celebrate World Ocean Day than at the Ocean Institute—where discovery meets the deep blue sea!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAbout World Ocean Day:\nWorld Ocean Day catalyzes collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate\, working in collaboration with youth leaders and a wide range of organizations. World Ocean Day belongs to all groups and individuals\, collectively\, everywhere. It’s about how we can create a better future with an abundant ocean and a stable climate\, by working together.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEnter the Promo Code WORLDOCEANDAY at check out to get your $5 General Admission Tickets! \n\n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/world-ocean-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233623Z UID:50594-1749378600-1749389400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive 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 exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-06-08/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20241108T001527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T233057Z UID:51382-1749391200-1749394800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2-2024-12-20-2025-06-08/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20250501T200420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T224650Z UID:54345-1749891600-1749898800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Kayak Harbor Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore the ocean from the water!\nJoin 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. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.\nPricing\nAdults (14 y.o and up) $36 \nChildren (3-13 y.o) $25 \nMust be at least 3 years old to participate. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n \n \n \n \n \n Included:KayakPaddleLife JacketOcean Institute Naturalist \nWhat to bring:Moisture-wicking clothingWeather dependent clothingHatSunglassesSunscreenWater \nPlease check in by 8:45 am. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n All participants must complete a Water-Based Recreation Waiver\, which will be collected at check-in. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2/2025-06-14/ CATEGORIES:Kayak Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20250124T235101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T170419Z UID:52742-1749895200-1749902400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Adventure Sail DESCRIPTION: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 of the ship’s cannon as our crew showcases naval gunnery. This exciting program is perfect for families looking to create lasting memories on the open water. Join us for a day of adventure and fun!\nTickets:\nAdults – $40\nChildren (19 months to 13 years) – $40\nInfant/Toddler (0 to 18 months) – $10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/adventure-sail-2025-06-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233624Z UID:50595-1749897000-1749907800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive 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 exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-06-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T044824 CREATED:20241108T001527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T233058Z UID:51383-1749909600-1749913200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2-2024-12-20-2025-06-14/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR