The Ocean Institute in
Dana Point is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays,
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Unique maritime and ocean-themed
items are available in the Chambers Gallery every day,
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point,
in beautiful Dana Point Harbor along the coast of Southern
California. Visitors can view hundreds of marine animals
in aquaria and touch tanks, witness animal feedings and
enjoy ocean-themed exhibits. The Institute is ajacent
to the Dana Point Marine Life Refuge; Institute scientists
lead regular tours of its tide pools as well.
For an additional charge, visitors can take marine
mammal cruises onboard the Institute’s R/V Sea
Explorer and have the opportunity, depending on the
season, to view gray or blue whales.
The Institute also is home to two tall ships, the Spirit
of Dana Point and Pilgrim; the Institute offers cruises
onboard the Spirit, also for an additional charge. The
Pilgrim is open for interactive tours most Sundays from
11 am to 3:30 pm, which is included with the price of
admission.
The Ocean Institute facilities also offer spring and
summer marine science and maritime history programs.
Monday through Friday, the Institute welcomes groups
of school children for marine science and maritime history
programs. The facilities are also available to rent
for birthday parties, receptions, meetings and other
special events.
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