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Hours Today: Open 7:00am - 4:30pmSet 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 […]
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. Must be 4 y.o or older […]
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. Must be 4 y.o or older […]
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 […]
Speakeasy Circus Gala Saturday March 23, 2024 6:00 pm - 11:00 pmCOME FOR THE SPECTACLE, STAY FOR THE FUN! MESMERIZING CIRCUS PERFORMANCES AND EXPERIENCES, PLATED DINNER, SPECIALITY DRINKS, DANCING, SILENT AUCTION, AND LIVE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT OCEAN INSTITUTE!MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO Celebrate the Power of Experience! Ocean Institute has been the iconic entry to […]
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 […]
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. Must be 4 y.o or older […]
Join our crew for a holiday experience you will never forget! 9:30am: Check-In (please arrive no later than 9:45am) 10:00am-12:30pm: Christmas Cruise onboard R/V Sea Explorer Your 2-1/2-hour holiday adventure aboard […]
The Ocean Institute and three local diving organizations are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the first-ever International Scuba Day on Aug. 6, 2023, by holding a “Clean the Reef” event that will meet up at the Native Plant Garden behind the Ocean Institute.
A 'Sea'cret Soiree: Ocean Institute's 20th Annual Jazz Festival Fundraiser Get in your 1920's best glammor to attend this secret speakeasy by the sea! This year, we are celebrating the […]
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 […]
Join our crew for an experience you will never forget. Your 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point […]