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Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pmOcean Institute's Annual Fundraising Gala CASINO ROYALE Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pmJOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF GLAMOUR, HIGH STAKES, AND PURPOSE AT THE CASINO ROYALE GALA! JOIN […]
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Tiny TotsTiny TotsJoin us for this "Mommy & Me" style program dedicated to exploring your world through song, movement, and your senses. For our spring session, we'll be exploring plants […]
Tiny TotsTiny TotsJoin us for this "Mommy & Me" style program dedicated to exploring your world through song, movement, and your senses. For our spring session, we'll be exploring plants […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]