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Summer Camp – 2024 at The Ocean Institute
Summer Camp – 2024 at The Ocean Institute
OCEAN INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP 2024 The annual Summer Camp explores different ocean habitats and the animals that live there. Various program for Ages from 5 to 13 year old. Programs start July 29th and run most weeks through August 16, 2024. Check the website for program details. Sea Squirts, Neptune, Buccaneer, Ocean Discovery, Shipwreck Hunters […]
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Men of Mariners Deep Sea Fishing Adventure
Men of Mariners Deep Sea Fishing Adventure
The Men of Mariners are going out to sea for a deep sea fishing adventure! This time we will be fishing during the peak of summer when the fishing is best. We can expect to catch sand and calico bass, sheepshead, sculpin and maybe even barracuda or yellowtail. Plenty of room as we have booked […]
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Bioluminescence Night Cruise (August 1,2,3 and 4)
Bioluminescence Night Cruise (August 1,2,3 and 4)
Bioluminescence Night Cruise (Summer months only) (2 hours) There’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.* Come aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us at night off the coast of Dana Point to explore the nocturnal […]
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CSA Ocean Fishing Trip
CSA Ocean Fishing Trip
Back for the 22nd voyage off the coast of Dana Point, Captain Neal Tibbs invites you to join him for the twenty-second voyage off the coast of Dana Point! This is an all-day cruise launching at 5:00 a.m. (please check-in by 4:30 a.m.) out of Dana Point Harbor and returning around 5:00 p.m. that afternoon. […]
ACSC Beach Festival
ACSC Beach Festival
The Atimonan Circle of Southern California will be celebrating its Atimonan Fiesta at Dana Point, CA this summer! Please come and join us and bring your family and friends! Event by Atimonan Circle of Southern California
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Summer Camp – 2024 at The Ocean Institute
Summer Camp – 2024 at The Ocean Institute
OCEAN INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP 2024 The annual Summer Camp explores different ocean habitats and the animals that live there. Various program for Ages from 5 to 13 year old. Programs start August 5th and run most weeks through August 16, 2024. Check the website for program details. Sea Squirts, Neptune, Buccaneer, Ocean Discovery, Shipwreck Hunters […]
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Distinguished Speaker Series: David Helvarg @ Ocean Institute
Distinguished Speaker Series: David Helvarg @ Ocean Institute
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 of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics that align with our monthly themes. Admission includes light snacks and refreshments. Can California Lead the […]
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Founder’s Day Event at Ocean Institute
Founder’s Day Event at Ocean Institute
Founders Day and Maritime Village Grand Opening at the Ocean Institute. Saturday, August 10th 10:00am – 3:00pm Ocean Institute’s annual Founders Day celebrating our Founder, Stan Cummings! Ocean Institute is excited to open up our doors and welcome anyone and everyone to a day of live music, food, drinks, ocean education, animal encounters, and an opportunity […]
Dana Point Whitey Harrison Outrigger Canoe Race
Dana Point Whitey Harrison Outrigger Canoe Race
The Whitey Harrison Classic is a 20-mile, 9-man outrigger race hosted by Dana Outrigger every August. The race was first run in July of 1971 from Newport to Dana Point Harbor as part of the Harbor’s Opening Ceremonies. Now, the race runs from just outside the mouth of Dana Point Harbor to Main Beach in Laguna Beach […]
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4 Year Anniversary of the Stand Up To Trash beach Cleanup
4 Year Anniversary of the Stand Up To Trash beach Cleanup
Join Dana Point Harbor for the 4 Year Anniversary of the Stand Up To Trash beach cleanup and lunch & learn. Event Schedule: 9 – 10:30 am: Beach Cleanup 10:30 am: Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute To sign up and for more information, visit standuptotrash.com/events. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point
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Summer Camp – 2024 at The Ocean Institute
Summer Camp – 2024 at The Ocean Institute
OCEAN INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP 2024 The annual Summer Camp explores different ocean habitats and the animals that live there. Various program for Ages from 5 to 13 year old. Programs start August 12th and run most weeks through August 16, 2024. Check the website for program details. Sea Squirts, Neptune, Buccaneer, Ocean Discovery, Shipwreck Hunters […]
Sounds of Summer Concert Cruise @ Dana Point Harbor
Sounds of Summer Concert Cruise @ Dana Point Harbor
Take some time for yourself and escape to the coast for the ultimate summer sunset experience featuring live music and a sizzling BBQ feast! As the sun dips below the horizon, embark on a captivating journey aboard our upscale power catamaran through the tranquil waters of Dana Point Harbor, surrounded by the warm hues of […]
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Clean the Reef at Ocean Institute
Clean the Reef at Ocean Institute
Clean the Reef with The Ocean Institute on August 17th 11 am - 2:30 pm
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Kayak Harbor Tour with REI
Kayak Harbor Tour with REI
The Ocean Institute is proud to partner with REI to offer kayak tours of the Dana Point Harbor! “The coast of Southern California is teeming with sea life – from bright orange Garibaldi, pelicans, and even bottlenose dolphins. The sandy shoreline opens up to the Pacific Ocean, with expansive views of the Channel Islands and […]
Sailing in Southern California for cancer survivors at Dana Point
Sailing in Southern California for cancer survivors at Dana Point
Join a group of cancer survivors, thrivers, caregivers, and advocates in a day of sailing the beautiful Pacific Ocean in Dana Point! We'll be cruising the California coastline on Curlew, an 82-foot schooner that won many races up and down the East Coast in the 1920s and '30s. Curlew has since been totally refitted and […]
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Sharks After Dark at Ocean Institute
Sharks After Dark at Ocean Institute
SHARKS AFTER DARK Join us for special admission hours every Tuesday evening at the Ocean Institute. June – August 6 PM – 9 PM Take a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. […]
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Sounds of Summer Concert Cruise on Catamaran @ Dana Point Harbor
Sounds of Summer Concert Cruise on Catamaran @ Dana Point Harbor
Take some time for yourself and escape to the coast for the ultimate summer sunset experience featuring live music and a sizzling BBQ feast! As the sun dips below the horizon, embark on a captivating journey aboard our upscale power catamaran through the tranquil waters of Dana Point Harbor, surrounded by the warm hues of […]
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DP Yacht Club Labor Day Party
DP Yacht Club Labor Day Party
Dana Point Yacht Club's 4th annual Labor Day weekend party and concert on the water, with local faves Kicking Giants featuring David Allen Baker rocking the harbor. If you are in the Dana Point area, grab anything that floats the band will be playing on the water it is a blast. If you know, you […]