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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T093000
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UID:59587-1780133400-1780144200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\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. \nOcean lnstitute’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\, as well as trawling for plankton. \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				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \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				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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-2026/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251014T154744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T050336Z
UID:58612-1780135200-1780142400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Adventure Sail
DESCRIPTION:BOOK HERE\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Set sail with OI for an unforgettable family adventure! Start 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! \nTickets: \nAdults – $40 \nChildren (19 months to 13 years) – $40 \nInfant/Toddler (0 to 18 months) – $10 \n			\n				BOOK HERE\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 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				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the ship. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the ship. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				 The ship will depart promptly at the start time. Please arrive to check in no later than 15 minutes before the start time. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to arrive early to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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/adventure-sail-2026/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Adventure Sail,Spirit of Dana Point
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T220750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T013359Z
UID:58249-1780135200-1780153200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:General Admission
DESCRIPTION:General Admission\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				10:00 AM - 3:00 PM\n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our 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.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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				\n				\n				\n				\nPricing:\nAdult: $16\nChild (19 months – 13 y.o): $12\nSenior (55+) or Military: $14\nInfant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout:\n\nSquid Dissection: $5Sea Star Feeding: $10\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nTickets 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				Get 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				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T223253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T183321Z
UID:58681-1780137000-1780147800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Squid Dissections
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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-2026/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T123500
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T224132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T123248Z
UID:58518-1780142400-1780144500@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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 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! \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. \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-feeding-2026/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T231007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T203349Z
UID:58435-1780149600-1780153200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \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-2026/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T010327Z
UID:59588-1780219800-1780230600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\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. \nOcean lnstitute’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\, as well as trawling for plankton. \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				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \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				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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-2026/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T220750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T020312Z
UID:58250-1780221600-1780239600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:General Admission
DESCRIPTION:General Admission\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				10:00 AM - 3:00 PM\n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our 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.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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				\n				\n				\n				\nPricing:\nAdult: $16\nChild (19 months – 13 y.o): $12\nSenior (55+) or Military: $14\nInfant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout:\n\nSquid Dissection: $5Sea Star Feeding: $10\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nTickets 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				Get 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				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Admission
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T223253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T190341Z
UID:58683-1780223400-1780234200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Squid Dissections
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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-2026/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T123500
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T224132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T130233Z
UID:58519-1780228800-1780230900@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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 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! \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. \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-feeding-2026/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T231007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T210345Z
UID:58436-1780236000-1780239600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \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-2026/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20260224T203439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203450Z
UID:63695-1780563600-1780569000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Guided Snorkel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided Snorkel 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				Explore the ocean with us!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the beach where your expert guide will lead you through Southern California’s beautiful kelp forests. Enjoy 45 minutes in the water as our guide introduces you to the beauty of Southern California’s kelp forests and their marine life. All gear provided—just bring your sense of adventure! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Your tour includes:\n\nComplete set of snorkel gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins\, and wetsuit)\nExpert tour guide with knowledge of the cove\, kelp forests\, and marine species\nAll gear setup and breakdown handled by your guide\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pricing:\n$64.00 per person. (2 person minimum) \nRecommended for ages six and up. Guests must secure their own transportation to Shaw’s Cove. \n			\n				Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To show our appreciation\, several Laguna Beach partners are offering exclusive promotions just for you. Simply show your ticket confirmation from your guided snorkel tour at the participating businesses to enjoy these special deals.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enjoy the perks—and the memories! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nMuseum of Make Believe – $2 OFF Adult Tickets\nSplashes – complimentary dessert w/ purchase of lunch entrée\nSoul Spark\, LLC – 2 free\, 1 hour coaching sessions (life\, career\, or both)\nGG’s Bistro – 15% discount (excluding Happy Hour) \nAçaí Republic Laguna Beach – 25% off\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where does the tour take place?\n				Tours take place at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach\, CA \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where do we meet?\n				Your guide will meet you by the bench at the top of the stairs at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is there parking near the meeting point?\n				There is limited street parking available near Shaw’s Cove. You can park on Fariview\, Cliff Drive\, or other side streets. There is also metered parking along PCH.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I bring/wear?\n				All snorkeling gear is provided! Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel. Wetsuits are provided but are optional depending on the season. We also recommend bringing sunscreen and water. \nYou’ll also need to fill out and bring a copy of our Water-Based Recreation Waiver for each member of the group. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is the water cold?\n				Southern California’s waters can be a bit chilly depending on the season\, but the wetsuit should keep you nice and comfortable for the duration of the dive! And the hot cocoa afterwards will certainly help you warm up!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need to know how to swim?\n				Yes\, you should be comfortable swimming to enjoy this snorkeling experience. Our guides will have boogie boards available should you get tired\, so you can rest and enjoy the sights from the board!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need previous snorkeling experience?\n				Our guides are trained to support all snorkeling experience levels\, including beginners!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What if the weather conditions are bad?\n				Safety comes first. If conditions aren’t suitable\, we’ll notify you and offer rescheduling or a full refund.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How many people are on each tour?\n				Tours are semi-private with a small group size to ensure personal attention and safety—we have a maximum of 5 guests per guide. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring a camera or GoPro?\n				Yes! Waterproof cameras are welcome\, but please ensure they’re secure. Guides may also take photos during the tour.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How do I book a tour?\n				You can reserve your spot online by clicking the Tickets button above\, or by contacting our Guest Services team at (949) 496-2274 ext. 111 or at guestservices@oceaninstitute.org.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What happens after the tour?\n				After exploring the ocean\, our guides handle the gear cleanup! We can also recommend some amazing local restaurants to enjoy – swimming can often make you hungry!\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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/guided-snorkel-tour-4/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Shaw’s Cove\, Fairview Street\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Snorkel Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20260224T203439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203439Z
UID:63698-1780650000-1780655400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Guided Snorkel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided Snorkel 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				Explore the ocean with us!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the beach where your expert guide will lead you through Southern California’s beautiful kelp forests. Enjoy 45 minutes in the water as our guide introduces you to the beauty of Southern California’s kelp forests and their marine life. All gear provided—just bring your sense of adventure! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Your tour includes:\n\nComplete set of snorkel gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins\, and wetsuit)\nExpert tour guide with knowledge of the cove\, kelp forests\, and marine species\nAll gear setup and breakdown handled by your guide\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pricing:\n$64.00 per person. (2 person minimum) \nRecommended for ages six and up. Guests must secure their own transportation to Shaw’s Cove. \n			\n				Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To show our appreciation\, several Laguna Beach partners are offering exclusive promotions just for you. Simply show your ticket confirmation from your guided snorkel tour at the participating businesses to enjoy these special deals.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enjoy the perks—and the memories! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nMuseum of Make Believe – $2 OFF Adult Tickets\nSplashes – complimentary dessert w/ purchase of lunch entrée\nSoul Spark\, LLC – 2 free\, 1 hour coaching sessions (life\, career\, or both)\nGG’s Bistro – 15% discount (excluding Happy Hour) \nAçaí Republic Laguna Beach – 25% off\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where does the tour take place?\n				Tours take place at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach\, CA \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where do we meet?\n				Your guide will meet you by the bench at the top of the stairs at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is there parking near the meeting point?\n				There is limited street parking available near Shaw’s Cove. You can park on Fariview\, Cliff Drive\, or other side streets. There is also metered parking along PCH.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I bring/wear?\n				All snorkeling gear is provided! Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel. Wetsuits are provided but are optional depending on the season. We also recommend bringing sunscreen and water. \nYou’ll also need to fill out and bring a copy of our Water-Based Recreation Waiver for each member of the group. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is the water cold?\n				Southern California’s waters can be a bit chilly depending on the season\, but the wetsuit should keep you nice and comfortable for the duration of the dive! And the hot cocoa afterwards will certainly help you warm up!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need to know how to swim?\n				Yes\, you should be comfortable swimming to enjoy this snorkeling experience. Our guides will have boogie boards available should you get tired\, so you can rest and enjoy the sights from the board!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need previous snorkeling experience?\n				Our guides are trained to support all snorkeling experience levels\, including beginners!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What if the weather conditions are bad?\n				Safety comes first. If conditions aren’t suitable\, we’ll notify you and offer rescheduling or a full refund.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How many people are on each tour?\n				Tours are semi-private with a small group size to ensure personal attention and safety—we have a maximum of 5 guests per guide. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring a camera or GoPro?\n				Yes! Waterproof cameras are welcome\, but please ensure they’re secure. Guides may also take photos during the tour.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How do I book a tour?\n				You can reserve your spot online by clicking the Tickets button above\, or by contacting our Guest Services team at (949) 496-2274 ext. 111 or at guestservices@oceaninstitute.org.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What happens after the tour?\n				After exploring the ocean\, our guides handle the gear cleanup! We can also recommend some amazing local restaurants to enjoy – swimming can often make you hungry!\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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/guided-snorkel-tour-4/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Shaw’s Cove\, Fairview Street\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Snorkel Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251104T202524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T202536Z
UID:59257-1780736400-1780743600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Kayak Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the ocean from the water!\nJoin the Ocean Institute for a 2-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from one of our expert Naturalists. All experience levels are welcome. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.\nPricing\nAdults (14 y.o and up) $36 \nChildren (3-13 y.o) $25 \nMust be at least 3 years old to participate. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Included:KayakPaddleLife JacketOcean Institute Naturalist \nWhat to bring:Moisture-wicking clothingWeather dependent clothingHatSunglassesSunscreenWater \nPlease check in by 8:45 am. \n			\n				Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All participants must complete a Water-Based Recreation Waiver\, which will be collected at check-in. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\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/kayak-tour/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Kayak Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T013313Z
UID:59590-1780738200-1780749000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\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. \nOcean lnstitute’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\, as well as trawling for plankton. \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				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \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				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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-2026/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T220750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T023308Z
UID:58251-1780740000-1780758000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:General Admission
DESCRIPTION:General Admission\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				10:00 AM - 3:00 PM\n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our 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.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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				\n				\n				\n				\nPricing:\nAdult: $16\nChild (19 months – 13 y.o): $12\nSenior (55+) or Military: $14\nInfant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout:\n\nSquid Dissection: $5Sea Star Feeding: $10\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nTickets 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				Get 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				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Admission
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T223253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193322Z
UID:58711-1780741800-1780752600@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Squid Dissections
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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-2026/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T123500
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T224132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T133239Z
UID:58520-1780747200-1780749300@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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 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! \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. \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-feeding-2026/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055807
CREATED:20251013T231007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T213320Z
UID:58437-1780754400-1780758000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \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-2026/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055808
CREATED:20251014T160249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T210530Z
UID:58623-1780763400-1780772400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Sunset Sail
DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tall ship 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 tall ship. \nDuring the summer\, enjoy sailing later in the day to take in California’s majestic sunsets from the water! \nMust be four years or older to sail. \nTickets: $65 \n			\n				BOOK HERE\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 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/sunset-sail-2026-2-2026-04-11/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Spirit of Dana Point,Sunset Sail
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055808
CREATED:20260224T203439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203439Z
UID:63699-1780822800-1780828200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Guided Snorkel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided Snorkel 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				Explore the ocean with us!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the beach where your expert guide will lead you through Southern California’s beautiful kelp forests. Enjoy 45 minutes in the water as our guide introduces you to the beauty of Southern California’s kelp forests and their marine life. All gear provided—just bring your sense of adventure! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Your tour includes:\n\nComplete set of snorkel gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins\, and wetsuit)\nExpert tour guide with knowledge of the cove\, kelp forests\, and marine species\nAll gear setup and breakdown handled by your guide\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pricing:\n$64.00 per person. (2 person minimum) \nRecommended for ages six and up. Guests must secure their own transportation to Shaw’s Cove. \n			\n				Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To show our appreciation\, several Laguna Beach partners are offering exclusive promotions just for you. Simply show your ticket confirmation from your guided snorkel tour at the participating businesses to enjoy these special deals.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enjoy the perks—and the memories! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nMuseum of Make Believe – $2 OFF Adult Tickets\nSplashes – complimentary dessert w/ purchase of lunch entrée\nSoul Spark\, LLC – 2 free\, 1 hour coaching sessions (life\, career\, or both)\nGG’s Bistro – 15% discount (excluding Happy Hour) \nAçaí Republic Laguna Beach – 25% off\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where does the tour take place?\n				Tours take place at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach\, CA \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where do we meet?\n				Your guide will meet you by the bench at the top of the stairs at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is there parking near the meeting point?\n				There is limited street parking available near Shaw’s Cove. You can park on Fariview\, Cliff Drive\, or other side streets. There is also metered parking along PCH.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I bring/wear?\n				All snorkeling gear is provided! Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel. Wetsuits are provided but are optional depending on the season. We also recommend bringing sunscreen and water. \nYou’ll also need to fill out and bring a copy of our Water-Based Recreation Waiver for each member of the group. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is the water cold?\n				Southern California’s waters can be a bit chilly depending on the season\, but the wetsuit should keep you nice and comfortable for the duration of the dive! And the hot cocoa afterwards will certainly help you warm up!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need to know how to swim?\n				Yes\, you should be comfortable swimming to enjoy this snorkeling experience. Our guides will have boogie boards available should you get tired\, so you can rest and enjoy the sights from the board!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need previous snorkeling experience?\n				Our guides are trained to support all snorkeling experience levels\, including beginners!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What if the weather conditions are bad?\n				Safety comes first. If conditions aren’t suitable\, we’ll notify you and offer rescheduling or a full refund.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How many people are on each tour?\n				Tours are semi-private with a small group size to ensure personal attention and safety—we have a maximum of 5 guests per guide. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring a camera or GoPro?\n				Yes! Waterproof cameras are welcome\, but please ensure they’re secure. Guides may also take photos during the tour.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How do I book a tour?\n				You can reserve your spot online by clicking the Tickets button above\, or by contacting our Guest Services team at (949) 496-2274 ext. 111 or at guestservices@oceaninstitute.org.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What happens after the tour?\n				After exploring the ocean\, our guides handle the gear cleanup! We can also recommend some amazing local restaurants to enjoy – swimming can often make you hungry!\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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/guided-snorkel-tour-4/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Shaw’s Cove\, Fairview Street\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Snorkel Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055808
CREATED:20260205T191101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T191101Z
UID:63438-1780822800-1780830000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Community Beach Cleanup - Stand Up to Trash
DESCRIPTION:Community Beach Cleanup\nin partnership with \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 day of fun on the water\, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.  \nNew theme every month with a guest speaker on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf \n9:00am-10:30am Beach Cleanup \n10:30am Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute \n			\n				RVSP
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-stand-up-to-trash-3/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055808
CREATED:20251013T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T020330Z
UID:59591-1780824600-1780835400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Book Now!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\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. \nOcean lnstitute’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\, as well as trawling for plankton. \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				\n				\n				\n				Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \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				F.A.Q.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring food and drinks onboard?\n				You are welcome to bring snacks\, water\, or soft drinks on the boat. Large cooler containers are not allowed.  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on the boat. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I wear?\n				We recommend dressing in layers and wearing closed-toe shoes.  We also recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses if desired and wearing sunscreen.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where should I park?\n				Parking is free in the Ocean Institute\, Baby Beach\, and Cove Road parking lots. Please allow yourself extra time to navigate any potential traffic and to secure parking. We cannot guarantee parking availability. Refunds will not be offered if you are unable to find parking.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When should I arrive?\n				Please arrive early to leave ample time for parking and check-in. Your ticket does include general admission to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits\, so make sure to stop by after your cruise to see them for yourself! \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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-2026/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055808
CREATED:20251013T220750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T030250Z
UID:58252-1780826400-1780844400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:General Admission
DESCRIPTION:General Admission\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				10:00 AM - 3:00 PM\n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to engage with our immersive\, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our 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.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Explore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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				\n				\n				\n				\nPricing:\nAdult: $16\nChild (19 months – 13 y.o): $12\nSenior (55+) or Military: $14\nInfant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout:\n\nSquid Dissection: $5Sea Star Feeding: $10\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nTickets 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				Get 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				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055808
CREATED:20251013T223253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T200318Z
UID:58712-1780828200-1780839000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Squid Dissections
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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-2026/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T123500
DTSTAMP:20260404T055808
CREATED:20251013T224132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T140229Z
UID:58521-1780833600-1780835700@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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 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! \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. \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-feeding-2026/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055808
CREATED:20251013T231007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T220351Z
UID:58438-1780840800-1780844400@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\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\, and the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person and include general admission to Ocean Institute! \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-2026/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055808
CREATED:20260224T203439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203439Z
UID:63700-1781168400-1781173800@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Guided Snorkel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided Snorkel 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				Explore the ocean with us!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the beach where your expert guide will lead you through Southern California’s beautiful kelp forests. Enjoy 45 minutes in the water as our guide introduces you to the beauty of Southern California’s kelp forests and their marine life. All gear provided—just bring your sense of adventure! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Your tour includes:\n\nComplete set of snorkel gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins\, and wetsuit)\nExpert tour guide with knowledge of the cove\, kelp forests\, and marine species\nAll gear setup and breakdown handled by your guide\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pricing:\n$64.00 per person. (2 person minimum) \nRecommended for ages six and up. Guests must secure their own transportation to Shaw’s Cove. \n			\n				Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To show our appreciation\, several Laguna Beach partners are offering exclusive promotions just for you. Simply show your ticket confirmation from your guided snorkel tour at the participating businesses to enjoy these special deals.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enjoy the perks—and the memories! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nMuseum of Make Believe – $2 OFF Adult Tickets\nSplashes – complimentary dessert w/ purchase of lunch entrée\nSoul Spark\, LLC – 2 free\, 1 hour coaching sessions (life\, career\, or both)\nGG’s Bistro – 15% discount (excluding Happy Hour) \nAçaí Republic Laguna Beach – 25% off\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where does the tour take place?\n				Tours take place at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach\, CA \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where do we meet?\n				Your guide will meet you by the bench at the top of the stairs at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is there parking near the meeting point?\n				There is limited street parking available near Shaw’s Cove. You can park on Fariview\, Cliff Drive\, or other side streets. There is also metered parking along PCH.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I bring/wear?\n				All snorkeling gear is provided! Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel. Wetsuits are provided but are optional depending on the season. We also recommend bringing sunscreen and water. \nYou’ll also need to fill out and bring a copy of our Water-Based Recreation Waiver for each member of the group. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is the water cold?\n				Southern California’s waters can be a bit chilly depending on the season\, but the wetsuit should keep you nice and comfortable for the duration of the dive! And the hot cocoa afterwards will certainly help you warm up!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need to know how to swim?\n				Yes\, you should be comfortable swimming to enjoy this snorkeling experience. Our guides will have boogie boards available should you get tired\, so you can rest and enjoy the sights from the board!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need previous snorkeling experience?\n				Our guides are trained to support all snorkeling experience levels\, including beginners!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What if the weather conditions are bad?\n				Safety comes first. If conditions aren’t suitable\, we’ll notify you and offer rescheduling or a full refund.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How many people are on each tour?\n				Tours are semi-private with a small group size to ensure personal attention and safety—we have a maximum of 5 guests per guide. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring a camera or GoPro?\n				Yes! Waterproof cameras are welcome\, but please ensure they’re secure. Guides may also take photos during the tour.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How do I book a tour?\n				You can reserve your spot online by clicking the Tickets button above\, or by contacting our Guest Services team at (949) 496-2274 ext. 111 or at guestservices@oceaninstitute.org.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What happens after the tour?\n				After exploring the ocean\, our guides handle the gear cleanup! We can also recommend some amazing local restaurants to enjoy – swimming can often make you hungry!\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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/guided-snorkel-tour-4/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Shaw’s Cove\, Fairview Street\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Snorkel Tours
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UID:63636-1781209800-1781217000@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise
DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nThere’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\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				Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy.
URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Bioluminescence Night Cruise,R/V Sea Explorer
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CREATED:20260224T203439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203439Z
UID:63701-1781254800-1781260200@oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Guided Snorkel Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided Snorkel 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				Explore the ocean with us!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the beach where your expert guide will lead you through Southern California’s beautiful kelp forests. Enjoy 45 minutes in the water as our guide introduces you to the beauty of Southern California’s kelp forests and their marine life. All gear provided—just bring your sense of adventure! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Your tour includes:\n\nComplete set of snorkel gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins\, and wetsuit)\nExpert tour guide with knowledge of the cove\, kelp forests\, and marine species\nAll gear setup and breakdown handled by your guide\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pricing:\n$64.00 per person. (2 person minimum) \nRecommended for ages six and up. Guests must secure their own transportation to Shaw’s Cove. \n			\n				Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To show our appreciation\, several Laguna Beach partners are offering exclusive promotions just for you. Simply show your ticket confirmation from your guided snorkel tour at the participating businesses to enjoy these special deals.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enjoy the perks—and the memories! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nMuseum of Make Believe – $2 OFF Adult Tickets\nSplashes – complimentary dessert w/ purchase of lunch entrée\nSoul Spark\, LLC – 2 free\, 1 hour coaching sessions (life\, career\, or both)\nGG’s Bistro – 15% discount (excluding Happy Hour) \nAçaí Republic Laguna Beach – 25% off\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Frequently Asked Questions\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where does the tour take place?\n				Tours take place at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach\, CA \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where do we meet?\n				Your guide will meet you by the bench at the top of the stairs at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is there parking near the meeting point?\n				There is limited street parking available near Shaw’s Cove. You can park on Fariview\, Cliff Drive\, or other side streets. There is also metered parking along PCH.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What should I bring/wear?\n				All snorkeling gear is provided! Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel. Wetsuits are provided but are optional depending on the season. We also recommend bringing sunscreen and water. \nYou’ll also need to fill out and bring a copy of our Water-Based Recreation Waiver for each member of the group. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is the water cold?\n				Southern California’s waters can be a bit chilly depending on the season\, but the wetsuit should keep you nice and comfortable for the duration of the dive! And the hot cocoa afterwards will certainly help you warm up!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need to know how to swim?\n				Yes\, you should be comfortable swimming to enjoy this snorkeling experience. Our guides will have boogie boards available should you get tired\, so you can rest and enjoy the sights from the board!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need previous snorkeling experience?\n				Our guides are trained to support all snorkeling experience levels\, including beginners!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What if the weather conditions are bad?\n				Safety comes first. If conditions aren’t suitable\, we’ll notify you and offer rescheduling or a full refund.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How many people are on each tour?\n				Tours are semi-private with a small group size to ensure personal attention and safety—we have a maximum of 5 guests per guide. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I bring a camera or GoPro?\n				Yes! Waterproof cameras are welcome\, but please ensure they’re secure. Guides may also take photos during the tour.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How do I book a tour?\n				You can reserve your spot online by clicking the Tickets button above\, or by contacting our Guest Services team at (949) 496-2274 ext. 111 or at guestservices@oceaninstitute.org.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What happens after the tour?\n				After exploring the ocean\, our guides handle the gear cleanup! We can also recommend some amazing local restaurants to enjoy – swimming can often make you hungry!\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\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/guided-snorkel-tour-4/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Shaw’s Cove\, Fairview Street\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Snorkel Tours
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