Bioluminescence Night Cruise

by Riley Russell | Jul 15, 2021

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...

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by admin | Sep 2, 2020

Weekend & Holiday Admission

by admin | Sep 2, 2020

On weekends, we open the campus and welcome you to explore our site-wide, immersive journey into the mysteries of the Pacific Ocean. Come and learn all about Moon Jellies, encounter live animals in our Discovery Pool touch-tank, join in animal feedings, and even...

Ocean Institute Seaside Academy

by admin | Sep 3, 2020

Experience is the Teacher Let us bridge the gap this coming school year with our Seaside Academy! Ocean Institute will offer full-day, academic support to families this fall. We will help students complete their schoolwork and offer experience and activities that will...

Summer Camp

by admin | Jul 31, 2020

The health and safety of our campers, staff, and volunteers is and always has been of utmost importance to the Ocean Institute. In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we are constantly monitoring the status of Orange County’s public health and making decisions...

Bioluminescence Night Cruise

by admin | Sep 3, 2020

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.* Cruise Brochure Come aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us at night off the...

Ocean Institute Career & Leadership Club *Check Back For Updates*

by admin | Sep 2, 2020

Career & Leadership Club This program is for high school students and aims to give them exposure to various career pathways and leadership opportunities. Working across departments, these high school students will enhance their resumes and make important...

Weekend Admission

by admin | Jul 31, 2020

General Admission OCEAN INSTITUTE IS OPEN GENERAL ADMISSION SATURDAYS &  SUNDAYS 10:00am – 3:00pm Dive into Ocean Institute General Admission Ticket On weekends, we open the campus and welcome you to explore our site-wide, immersive journey into the...

Tide Pool Hike

by Riley Russell | Oct 1, 2020

Tide Pool Hikes 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 located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area...

Spooky Seas: Haunted Tales at the Ocean Institute

by Riley Russell | Oct 7, 2020

Spooky Seas: Haunted Tales at the Ocean Institute Spooky Seas is back at Ocean Institute with your favorite activities from the past and new experiments to satisfy your sweet tooth. See ticket options below. Spooky Seas: Evening Adventure Friday October 23rd &...