July 2025

Wed 2

Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian

Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian Toddler Time at Rivian South Coast TheaterOcean Institute is thrilled to partner with Rivian during their Toddler Time Wednesdays at the Rivian South […]

Wed 2

Featured July 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Brittany Stevens

The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings interesting innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean […]

Thu 3

July 3 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Tiny Tots

Tiny Tots: Ocean Explorers Tiny Tots Calling all Ocean Explorers! Join us for this "Mommy & Me" style program dedicated to exploring your world through song, movement, and your senses. […]

Fri 4

July 4

Closed

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Fri 4

Featured July 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

4th of July Fireworks Cruise

Enjoy drinks, music, and a spectacular fireworks show from the water aboard the RV Sea Explorer. Friday, July 4th 7:30pm - 10:00pm Guests (3 and over): $65 Toddlers (2 and […]

Sat 5

July 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Kayak Harbor Tour

Explore the ocean from the water! Join the Ocean Institute for a 2-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its […]

Sat 5

July 5 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

General Admission

Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to engage with our immersive, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!Our rotating themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater […]

Sat 5

July 5 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Squid Dissections

Squid DissectionsSquid DissectionsAdd-on experience for General Admission! Dive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you […]

Sat 5

July 5 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunset Sail

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, […]

Sun 6

Featured July 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Community Beach Cleanup – Stand Up to Trash

Community Beach Cleanup in partnership with Join us for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world. New theme every month with […]

Sun 6

July 6 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

General Admission

Sun 6

July 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm