BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182120Z UID:39172-1729332000-1729350000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-2/2024-10-19/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T152543Z UID:48239-1729333800-1729344600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\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 Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \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. \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. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-10-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T123500 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T001030Z UID:53097-1729339200-1729341300@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\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 Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings/2024-10-19/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T232623Z UID:40379-1729346400-1729350000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\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 Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have 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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour/2024-10-19/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20231026T171420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T183436Z UID:39311-1729346400-1729357200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION: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 steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\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 BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \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! \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. \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. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2/2024-10-19/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20231024T222223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T192352Z UID:50127-1729418400-1729427400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our 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 \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10 \nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. Please be aware that the boat leaves promptly at 10. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure. \n \n Book Now!\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now!\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 ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-4/2024-10-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182121Z UID:39173-1729418400-1729436400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-2/2024-10-20/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T152544Z UID:48240-1729420200-1729431000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\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 Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \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. \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. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-10-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T232624Z UID:40380-1729422000-1729425600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\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 Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have 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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour/2024-10-20/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T123500 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T001030Z UID:53098-1729425600-1729427700@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\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 Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings/2024-10-20/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20240917T215242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T190941Z UID:49701-1729589400-1729593000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Mad Scientists DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots: Mad Scientists\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 Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n Calling all Mad Scientists! Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. Enjoy new spooky and fun activities every session\, with themes like bugs\, physics\, and the deep sea! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Fall Dates and Themes: \nOctober 1\, 3\, 8\, and 10 – Fun with Physics \nOctober 15\, 17\, 22\, and 24 – Mad Science Experiments \nOctober 29 and 31 and November 5 and 7 – Creepy Crawlies \nNovember 14\, 14\, 19\, and 21 – Deep Sea Exploration \nClasses are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Audience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\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 \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\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 \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-mad-scientists/2024-10-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20240917T215242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T190942Z UID:49702-1729762200-1729765800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Mad Scientists DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots: Mad Scientists\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 Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n Calling all Mad Scientists! Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. Enjoy new spooky and fun activities every session\, with themes like bugs\, physics\, and the deep sea! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Fall Dates and Themes: \nOctober 1\, 3\, 8\, and 10 – Fun with Physics \nOctober 15\, 17\, 22\, and 24 – Mad Science Experiments \nOctober 29 and 31 and November 5 and 7 – Creepy Crawlies \nNovember 14\, 14\, 19\, and 21 – Deep Sea Exploration \nClasses are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Audience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\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 \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\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 \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-mad-scientists/2024-10-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T213000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20240112T002429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T211406Z UID:45664-1729963800-1729978200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Spooky Seas 2024 DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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 \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 Celebrate the spooktacular season with Spooky Seas!\n \n \n \n \n \n Back this year with new family friendly frights\, from bioluminescence laser tag to the mad scientist laboratory\, there’s something fun for the whole family to enjoy! Bats & ghouls – come in costume to participate in our costume contest\, trick or treat throughout the night\, and enjoy food\, drinks\, and alcoholic drinks available for purchase. \nActivities Include: \nBioluminescence Laser Tag and Biolum Room\, Costume Contest\, \nTrick or Treating\, Mad Scientist Lab\, and Haunted Ship Tours! \nAquarium Access\, Photo Booth\, Food\, Beer and Wine for purchase. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing: \nAdults – $25 \nSeniors/Military (55+ y.o\, Veteran\, Active Military) – $23.50 \nChildren (19 months – 13 y.o) – $22 \nToddlers (0 – 18 months) – Free! \nFood and drinks available for purchase! \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/spooky-seas-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T194500 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20230919T234923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T222418Z UID:49754-1729969200-1729971900@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Glow Cruise DESCRIPTION:GLOW CRUISE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a family fun FALL event!\nEnjoy live music\, apple cider\, temporary tattoos and trick or treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer! This special after dark cruise will feature bioluminescent orbs and glow sticks for all passengers! Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.\nDouble the fun! Glow Cruise tickets also include access into Spooky Seas in the evening! Check out the event here. \n  \nPricing: \nTickets: $40\nInfant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10\n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/harbor-hayrides-2024-10-26-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20231024T222223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T192354Z UID:50128-1730023200-1730032200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our 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 \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10 \nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. Please be aware that the boat leaves promptly at 10. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure. \n \n Book Now!\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now!\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 ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-4/2024-10-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163434 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T224438Z UID:39245-1730023200-1730041200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \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 \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 ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-12-30/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T161116Z UID:48242-1730025000-1730035800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\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 Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \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. \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. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out.\n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2024-10-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T232143Z UID:49902-1730026800-1730030400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\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 Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have 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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour/2024-10-27/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T123500 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T001030Z UID:53099-1730030400-1730032500@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\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 Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings/2024-10-27/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20240917T215242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T190944Z UID:49703-1730194200-1730197800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Mad Scientists DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots: Mad Scientists\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 Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n Calling all Mad Scientists! Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. Enjoy new spooky and fun activities every session\, with themes like bugs\, physics\, and the deep sea! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Fall Dates and Themes: \nOctober 1\, 3\, 8\, and 10 – Fun with Physics \nOctober 15\, 17\, 22\, and 24 – Mad Science Experiments \nOctober 29 and 31 and November 5 and 7 – Creepy Crawlies \nNovember 14\, 14\, 19\, and 21 – Deep Sea Exploration \nClasses are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Audience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\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 \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\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 \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-mad-scientists/2024-10-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20240917T215242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T190945Z UID:49704-1730367000-1730370600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tiny Tots: Mad Scientists DESCRIPTION:Tiny Tots: Mad Scientists\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 Tiny Tots\n \n \n \n \n \n Calling all Mad Scientists! Join us for this “Mommy & Me” style program dedicated to exploring your world through song\, movement\, and your senses. Enjoy new spooky and fun activities every session\, with themes like bugs\, physics\, and the deep sea! \n \n\n*Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a “Mommy & Me” style class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Fall Dates and Themes: \nOctober 1\, 3\, 8\, and 10 – Fun with Physics \nOctober 15\, 17\, 22\, and 24 – Mad Science Experiments \nOctober 29 and 31 and November 5 and 7 – Creepy Crawlies \nNovember 14\, 14\, 19\, and 21 – Deep Sea Exploration \nClasses are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Each class contains ~30-minutes of led activities & ~30-minutes of structured play time. \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Audience: Recommended ages ~2-4 years old. \nLocation: Ocean Institute \nPrice: $20 (Ticket includes one child and one adult) \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Bundle and get 25% off! \nWhen enrolled in 3 classes or more! When you have 3 or more different class dates in your cart you will get each class for $15 (regular price $20!).\nDiscount will auto-apply in the cart. All classes must be booked all at once to receive the discount. Discounts will not be retro-applied for single drop-ins. Classes must be on different dates\, not multiple enrollments for the same date.\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 \n CALENDAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS\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 \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tiny-tots-mad-scientists/2024-10-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20231024T222223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T192355Z UID:50129-1730541600-1730550600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our 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 \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10 \nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. Please be aware that the boat leaves promptly at 10. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure. \n \n Book Now!\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now!\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 ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-4/2024-11-02/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182121Z UID:46187-1730541600-1730559600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-2/2024-11-02/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T152545Z UID:48241-1730543400-1730554200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\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 Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \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. \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. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-02/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T161145Z UID:57774-1730543400-1730554200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\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 Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \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. \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. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out.\n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2024-11-02/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T123500 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T001030Z UID:53100-1730548800-1730550900@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\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 Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings/2024-11-02/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T232624Z UID:46194-1730556000-1730559600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\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 Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have 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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour/2024-11-02/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T123000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20231024T222223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T192356Z UID:50130-1730628000-1730637000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our 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 \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10 \nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admission. Please be aware that the boat leaves promptly at 10. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure. \n \n Book Now!\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now!\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 ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-4/2024-11-03/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T220710Z UID:46188-1730628000-1730646000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-2-2024-11-03/2024-11-03/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T163435 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T182905Z UID:50662-1730629800-1730640600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\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 Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \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. \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. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out.\n \n Tickets\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2024-11-03/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR