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Latest Past Events

Maritime Festival 2023

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE *subject to change  FRIDAYSpecial Ticketed Experiences 4:00pm - 8:00 pm - Cannon Battles  6:00pm - 9:00pm - Sails N' Ales Kick Off Party - Craft Beer from breweries, live music, food and more! SATURDAY  8:30am - 10:00am - Mermaid Breakfast (ticket purchase required) 10:00am - 4:00pm - Maritime Festival Opens! Free Areas Beer Garden Sailor […]

Pirate and Mermaid Ball

DATE Saturday, September 10th 6:00PM to 10:00PM ADDRESS Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point Avast Ye! An Invitation to a Special Event!  Ahoy, me hearties! Ocean Institute invites you to celebrate all things maritime at our inaugural Pirate and Mermaid Ball.  Specialty libations, appetizers galore, games and challenges for booty and bounty, and merry […]