Public Visitation
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Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pmHOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY Friday, December 10th 6:30pm - 9:00pmEnjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “Fiesta”. Guests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! Join us for: Hot Cocoa […]
Want to experience the Parade of Lights from the water? Join us aboard the Research Vessel Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! This years parade theme is Fiesta! Pricing: Adults - $45 Children - $35
Give & shop for a great purpose this holiday season through the Ocean Institute Yule-Tide Market! This holiday market will bring local makers, artists, and craftspeople together with the community for a unique holiday shopping experience filled with high quality one-of-a-kind handmade goods. Enjoy an eco-friendly event and purchase gifts for their loved ones in a way that will make a positive impact on […]
Times: 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm Length: 30-minutes Join us for a musical sing-along show with a Mermaid from Sheroes Entertainment! Don’t miss out on this FINtastic experience. Do you know how Santa delivers presents under the sea? Mermaid Cascade doesn’t either, but she wants to find out! Help her learn more as she explains what she does […]
Ocean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From squid dissections , sounds of the sea, to a horn shark touch tank, intertidal touch tank, and artifact exploration.Ticket must be purchased for all individuals (adults and children). Pricing Adults: $15.00 Seniors: $10.00 Kids: $7.50 Members receive free […]