Sail on Spirit of Dana Point @ Ocean Institute 

Sail on Spirit of Dana Point @ Ocean Institute 

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...
Paddle-Out Honoring San Clemente Shaper Terry Senate

Paddle-Out Honoring San Clemente Shaper Terry Senate

There will be a paddle-out honoring San Clemente shaper Terry Senate on Jan. 25 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. The paddle-out is scheduled at 1 p.m., and everyone is instructed to bring food for the potluck, as well as a “Senate,” or a board shaped by Terry...
Tidepool Hike at Ocean Institute

Tidepool Hike at Ocean Institute

Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists. The hike will take us into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails, crabs, sea stars, and...
Wyland’s Adventure Art Lessons In The Wild Every Saturday

Wyland’s Adventure Art Lessons In The Wild Every Saturday

Marine Life Artist; Wyland and Dana Wharf Whale Watching present, Wyland’s Whale and Dolphin Adventure Art Lessons starting Saturday, January 25th through April 26th, 2025! Dana Wharf established Whale Watching in Orange County in 1971 and is endorsed by Wyland...
Sunset Wine Cruise by Dana Wharf Sportfishing

Sunset Wine Cruise by Dana Wharf Sportfishing

Join us for a 90-minute evening cruise on our luxury catamaran, limited to a select number of guests for an intimate wine experience. In spring and summer, enjoy sunsets and ocean breezes, while winter brings the romance of a beautifully lit Dana Point Harbor. Your...