BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T110000 DTSTAMP:20251021T051158 CREATED:20250501T200420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T200339Z UID:55328-1754730000-1754737200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Kayak Harbor 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-harbor-tour-2/2025-08-09/ CATEGORIES:Kayak Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T130000 DTSTAMP:20251021T051158 CREATED:20250618T163941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T145755Z UID:54918-1754731800-1754744400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop DESCRIPTION:Calling all teachers!\nLearn from an expert guest speaker and Ocean Institute staff as they share insights on the importance of experiential learning and how hands-on opportunities can transform student engagement and understanding across all subjects.\n \n\nComplimentary lunch\nFree General Admission after the workshop – explore our touch tanks\, marine exhibits\, and more at your own pace!\n\n \n Register 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 Keynote Speaker: JOEL ROBINSON\nDirector & Senior Naturalist\, Naturalist For You\nJoel is an experienced naturalist and guide\, leading interpretive nature walks\, restoring wildlife habitats\, conducting biological surveys\, and organizing environmental awareness classes\, workshops\, presentations and events for the public benefit since 2001. He has worked with The Nature Conservancy\, the City of Santa Ana Parks & Recreation department\, Inside the Outdoors\, The Wildlands Conservancy\, and California State Parks. His organization\, Naturalist For You\, brings hands-on environmental education to public agencies\, schools\, community groups\, nonprofits\, religious institutions\, and businesses throughout Southern California. In his free time\, he enjoys foraging wild foods\, birding\, barefooting\, hiking and camping with his family and performing sea shanties in a pirate band.\n  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/teacher-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T120000 DTSTAMP:20251021T051158 CREATED:20250722T205422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T225149Z UID:56002-1754733600-1754740800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Adventure Sail DESCRIPTION: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 \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/adventure-sail/2025-08-09/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Sail,Spirit of Dana Point END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T150000 DTSTAMP:20251021T051158 CREATED:20250701T175611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T020311Z UID:56061-1754733600-1754751600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:General Admission\n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM\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-6/2025-08-09/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T133000 DTSTAMP:20251021T051158 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233636Z UID:50611-1754735400-1754746200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\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-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-08-09/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T150000 DTSTAMP:20251021T051159 CREATED:20250717T203509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T190331Z UID:55646-1754748000-1754751600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium 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 Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\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-2/2025-08-09/ CATEGORIES:Behind the Scenes Tours END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR