California Coastal Clean Up Day

California Coastal Clean Up Day

Ocean clean up to saves the whales and other seas life…Please help us to protect our precious marine environment! Thank you for bringing along either work or gardening gloves, a refill water dispenser, and dress for weather. Parking passes are given upon check-in....
Ocean Institute Maritime Festival 2024

Ocean Institute Maritime Festival 2024

This is one of the largest annual gatherings of tall ships on the West Coast. The weekend festival is guaranteed fun for the entire family with live music, Polynesian dancers, food, art shows, sunset cannon battles, pirate camp and a tall ships parade, which runs from...
Mermaid Grotto: Meet and Greet (Sat and Sun)

Mermaid Grotto: Meet and Greet (Sat and Sun)

Join The Ocean Institute at the Mermaid Grotto for an exclusive meet and greet with a mermaid! Guests will have the chance to ask questions, meet a mermaid up close, and capture a unique photo with these mythical beauties, creating lasting memories of your magical...
Ocean Institute Maritime Festival 2024

Ocean Institute Maritime Festival 2024

Join the Dana Point Harbor for the Ocean Institute’s annual Maritime Festival and celebrate California’s rich maritime history and connection to the ocean September 13-15. This is a fun-filled weekend…one of the largest annual gatherings of tall ships on the West...