Behind the Scenes Spirit Restoration Tour
Come aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those […]
Public Visitation
Hours Today: ClosedLaurena G. Chambers Gift Shop
Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pm
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Ocean Institute Town Hall: A Seaside Chat
Join us for a milestone event, the inaugural Town Hall: A Seaside Chat, on Wednesday, December 6 at 6PM, where the Ocean Institute's esteemed Board members and leadership team will […]
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Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party
MAIN PARTY SOLD OUT! Tickets are still available for Premier Viewing Location & Parade of Lights Cruises! HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY Friday, December 8th 6:30 pm - 10:00 […]
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Premier Viewing Location: DP Parade of Lights Viewing Party
PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION Dana Point Parade of Lights Viewing Party Friday, December 8th 6:30pm – 10:00pm Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 47th annual Dana Point Parade […]
Christmas Cruise
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, United StatesJoin our crew for a holiday experience you will never forget! 9:30am: Check-In (please arrive no later than 9:45am) 10:00am-12:30pm: Christmas Cruise onboard R/V Sea Explorer Your 2-1/2-hour holiday adventure aboard […]
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 DissectionSquid DissectionAdd-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 […]
Sea Star Feeding
Sea Star FeedingSea Star FeedingGeneral Admission add-on experience! Have you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food […]
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 […]
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 […]
Christmas Cruise
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA, United StatesJoin our crew for a holiday experience you will never forget! 9:30am: Check-In (please arrive no later than 9:45am) 10:00am-12:30pm: Christmas Cruise onboard R/V Sea Explorer Your 2-1/2-hour holiday adventure aboard […]
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 […]