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SUMMARY:Squid Dissections
DESCRIPTION:Add-on experience for General Admission!\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \n\n\n\nAdd-on Price: $5 \n\n\n\nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2026/2026-11-27/
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes with us!\n\n\n\nHave 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! \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-4/2026-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours
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SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\n\n\n\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \n\n\n\nOcean Institute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor and examining plankton under the microscope. \n\n\n\nOur 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\nWhale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \n\n\n\nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n\n\n\nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-5/2026-11-28/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261128T120000
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SUMMARY:Adventure Sail
DESCRIPTION:Set sail with OI for an unforgettable family adventure! \n\n\n\nStart 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! \n\n\n\nTickets:\n\n\n\nAdults – $40Children (19 mo. to 13 yrs.) – $40Infant/Toddler (0-18 mo.) – $10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Spirit of Dana Point\n\n\n\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! \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \n\n\n\nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/adventure-sail-2026/2026-11-28/
CATEGORIES:Adventure Sail,Spirit of Dana Point
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SUMMARY:General Admission
DESCRIPTION:Engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n\n\n\nOur rotating themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.Bring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point and a visit to our Maritime Village. \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nAdult: $16Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $12Senior (55+) or Military: $14Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!Elevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout: Squid Dissection: $5 Sea Star Feeding: $10Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. Ocean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! Not a member? Click here to join today! \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-7/2026-11-28/
CATEGORIES:Admission
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261128T133000
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SUMMARY:Squid Dissections
DESCRIPTION:Add-on experience for General Admission!\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \n\n\n\nAdd-on Price: $5 \n\n\n\nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2026/2026-11-28/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261128T123500
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SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding
DESCRIPTION:General Admission Add-on Experience!\n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience at 12:00 pm where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \n\n\n\nThe sea star feeding is a two-part experience\, the preparation and the feeding. During the preparation phase\, the guest will be using sharp knives. It is recommended that children 10 and under are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sea star feeding is only held at 12PM on Saturday and Sunday. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout. \n\n\n\nAdd-on Price: $10 \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2/2026-11-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260713T225254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T225256Z
UID:10013035-1795874400-1795878000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes with us!\n\n\n\nHave 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! \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-4/2026-11-28/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260629T233030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T230115Z
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SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\n\n\n\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \n\n\n\nOcean Institute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor and examining plankton under the microscope. \n\n\n\nOur 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\nWhale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \n\n\n\nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n\n\n\nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-5/2026-11-29/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260713T214634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T160528Z
UID:10013130-1795946400-1795964400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:General Admission
DESCRIPTION:Engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n\n\n\nOur rotating themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.Bring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point and a visit to our Maritime Village. \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nAdult: $16Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $12Senior (55+) or Military: $14Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!Elevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout: Squid Dissection: $5 Sea Star Feeding: $10Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. Ocean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! Not a member? Click here to join today! \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-7/2026-11-29/
CATEGORIES:Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20251013T223253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T220220Z
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SUMMARY:Squid Dissections
DESCRIPTION:Add-on experience for General Admission!\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \n\n\n\nAdd-on Price: $5 \n\n\n\nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2026/2026-11-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T123500
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260713T220423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T220854Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding
DESCRIPTION:General Admission Add-on Experience!\n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience at 12:00 pm where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \n\n\n\nThe sea star feeding is a two-part experience\, the preparation and the feeding. During the preparation phase\, the guest will be using sharp knives. It is recommended that children 10 and under are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sea star feeding is only held at 12PM on Saturday and Sunday. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout. \n\n\n\nAdd-on Price: $10 \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2/2026-11-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260713T225254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T225256Z
UID:10013036-1795960800-1795964400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes with us!\n\n\n\nHave 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! \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-4/2026-11-29/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260629T233030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T230115Z
UID:10012599-1796463000-1796473800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\n\n\n\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \n\n\n\nOcean Institute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor and examining plankton under the microscope. \n\n\n\nOur 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\nWhale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \n\n\n\nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n\n\n\nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-5/2026-12-05/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
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SUMMARY:General Admission
DESCRIPTION:Engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n\n\n\nOur rotating themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.Bring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point and a visit to our Maritime Village. \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nAdult: $16Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $12Senior (55+) or Military: $14Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!Elevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout: Squid Dissection: $5 Sea Star Feeding: $10Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. Ocean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! Not a member? Click here to join today! \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-7/2026-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Admission
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20251013T223253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T220220Z
UID:10012833-1796466600-1796477400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Squid Dissections
DESCRIPTION:Add-on experience for General Admission!\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \n\n\n\nAdd-on Price: $5 \n\n\n\nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2026/2026-12-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T123500
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260713T220423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T220854Z
UID:10012932-1796472000-1796474100@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding
DESCRIPTION:General Admission Add-on Experience!\n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience at 12:00 pm where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \n\n\n\nThe sea star feeding is a two-part experience\, the preparation and the feeding. During the preparation phase\, the guest will be using sharp knives. It is recommended that children 10 and under are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sea star feeding is only held at 12PM on Saturday and Sunday. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout. \n\n\n\nAdd-on Price: $10 \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2/2026-12-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260713T225254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T225256Z
UID:10013037-1796479200-1796482800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes with us!\n\n\n\nHave 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! \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-4/2026-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260205T191101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T180750Z
UID:10012687-1796547600-1796554800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Community Beach Cleanup - Stand Up to Trash
DESCRIPTION:Community Beach Cleanup in partnership with Stand Up to Trash\n\n\n\nJoin us for a day of fun on the water\, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.  \n\n\n\nNew theme every month with a guest speaker on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf \n\n\n\n9:00am-10:30am Beach Cleanup \n\n\n\n10:30am Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute \n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-stand-up-to-trash-3/2026-12-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260629T233030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T230115Z
UID:10012600-1796549400-1796560200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\n\n\n\nYour 2 and a 1/2 hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean lnstitute’s 65′ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue and grey whales; large schools of playful dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as mola-mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \n\n\n\nOcean Institute’s professional naturalists will brief you with information on our local species before boarding\, and they will be on hand during the cruise to provide insight on all the marine life you encounter. Possible hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor and examining plankton under the microscope. \n\n\n\nOur 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\nWhale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \n\n\n\nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n\n\n\nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-5/2026-12-06/
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260713T214634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T160528Z
UID:10013132-1796551200-1796569200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:General Admission
DESCRIPTION:Engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n\n\n\nOur rotating themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.Bring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point and a visit to our Maritime Village. \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nAdult: $16Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $12Senior (55+) or Military: $14Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!Elevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout: Squid Dissection: $5 Sea Star Feeding: $10Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. Ocean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! Not a member? Click here to join today! \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-7/2026-12-06/
CATEGORIES:Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20251013T223253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T220220Z
UID:10012834-1796553000-1796563800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Squid Dissections
DESCRIPTION:Add-on experience for General Admission!\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \n\n\n\nAdd-on Price: $5 \n\n\n\nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2026/2026-12-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T123500
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260713T220423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T220854Z
UID:10012933-1796558400-1796560500@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding
DESCRIPTION:General Admission Add-on Experience!\n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience at 12:00 pm where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \n\n\n\nThe sea star feeding is a two-part experience\, the preparation and the feeding. During the preparation phase\, the guest will be using sharp knives. It is recommended that children 10 and under are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sea star feeding is only held at 12PM on Saturday and Sunday. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout. \n\n\n\nAdd-on Price: $10 \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2/2026-12-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260713T225254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T225256Z
UID:10013038-1796565600-1796569200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes with us!\n\n\n\nHave 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! \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-4/2026-12-06/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260729T155016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T155019Z
UID:10013556-1797012000-1797021000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience the parade from the water!\n\n\n\nBook a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. \n\n\n\nBeer and wine for purchase \n\n\n\nPricing:\n\n\n\nChildren and Adults: $65Infant/Toddler (0-18 mo.): $10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/r-v-sea-explorer-parade-of-lights-cruise-2026/2026-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Parade of Lights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260729T153529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T153532Z
UID:10013553-1797012000-1797022800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute!\n\n\n\nJoin us at our Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 51st annual Dana Point Harbor Parade of Lights. This year’s Parade of Lights theme is “Harboritaville”. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! \n\n\n\nJoin us for: \n\n\n\n\nBeer\, wine\, beverages\, and food for purchase.\n\n\n\nHot Cocoa and Coffee Bar\n\n\n\nCookie Decorating\n\n\n\nLive Entertainment\n\n\n\nTouch Tanks\n\n\n\nHoliday Activities\n\n\n\nPhotobooth and more!\n\n\n\n\nPricing:\n\n\n\nAdult – $20Senior (55+)/Military – $18.50Child (19 mo. – 13 yr.) – $17Infant/Toddler (0-18 mo.) – Free!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/parade-of-lights-viewing-party-2026/2026-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Parade of Lights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260729T153845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T155410Z
UID:10013559-1797012000-1797022800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 2026
DESCRIPTION:Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location!\n\n\n\nSmall-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. You will also have access to view the parade from the 1700s replica schooner Spirit of Dana Point. Access to main party included in ticket purchase. Food and alcohol available for purchase. \n\n\n\nPricing: $45 per person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/parade-of-lights-premier-viewing-2026/2026-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Parade of Lights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204507
CREATED:20260729T155016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T155019Z
UID:10013557-1797098400-1797107400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience the parade from the water!\n\n\n\nBook a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket. \n\n\n\nBeer and wine for purchase \n\n\n\nPricing:\n\n\n\nChildren and Adults: $65Infant/Toddler (0-18 mo.): $10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/r-v-sea-explorer-parade-of-lights-cruise-2026/2026-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Parade of Lights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204508
CREATED:20260729T153529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T153532Z
UID:10013554-1797098400-1797109200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute!\n\n\n\nJoin us at our Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the 51st annual Dana Point Harbor Parade of Lights. This year’s Parade of Lights theme is “Harboritaville”. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! \n\n\n\nJoin us for: \n\n\n\n\nBeer\, wine\, beverages\, and food for purchase.\n\n\n\nHot Cocoa and Coffee Bar\n\n\n\nCookie Decorating\n\n\n\nLive Entertainment\n\n\n\nTouch Tanks\n\n\n\nHoliday Activities\n\n\n\nPhotobooth and more!\n\n\n\n\nPricing:\n\n\n\nAdult – $20Senior (55+)/Military – $18.50Child (19 mo. – 13 yr.) – $17Infant/Toddler (0-18 mo.) – Free!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/parade-of-lights-viewing-party-2026/2026-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Parade of Lights
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204508
CREATED:20260729T153845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T155410Z
UID:10013560-1797098400-1797109200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 2026
DESCRIPTION:Skip the crowd with this premier viewing location!\n\n\n\nSmall-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. You will also have access to view the parade from the 1700s replica schooner Spirit of Dana Point. Access to main party included in ticket purchase. Food and alcohol available for purchase. \n\n\n\nPricing: $45 per person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/parade-of-lights-premier-viewing-2026/2026-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Parade of Lights
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