Sharks After Dark
Take a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun, interactive spaces and activities that […]
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Hours Today: Open 10:00am - 3:00pm ClosedLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 7:00am - 4:30pm
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Summer Movie Night: Great Barrier Reef
Friday, July 28 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Featured Film: Great Barrier Reef All movies are educational films by Greg MacGillivray. Cozy up on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor […]
Senior Saturdays!
Senior Saturdays! Join us on the last weekend every month from 9:00am – 10:00am for Senior Saturdays. Some things just get better with age! Come enjoy the sophisticated side of […]
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Captain Brett McBride
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 […]
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Summer Jams Concert: Marc Ford
OCEAN INSTITUTE AND MUSIC PRESERVES PRESENTSUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES Come celebrate and support two local non-profits with an intimate concert, artist interview, beer, wine, and food! The Summer Jams Concert […]
“Clean The Reef” MPA Dive Cleanup
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CAThe Ocean Institute and three local diving organizations are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the first-ever International Scuba Day on Aug. 6, 2023, by holding a “Clean the Reef” event that will meet up at the Native Plant Garden behind the Ocean Institute.
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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 […]
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 and welcome anyone and everyone to a day of live music, food, drinks, ocean education, animal encounters, and an opportunity to learn and sign up […]
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, but with even more educational activities! Your ticket includes access to the following activities: Marine Mammal Characteristics: check out our amazing collection of marine mammal […]