BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://stage.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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152659 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214835Z UID:40280-1702130400-1702134000@stage.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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2023-12-09/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20221116T201450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T193629Z UID:39199-1702123200-1702130400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tidepool Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore the world between tides!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists.\nThe 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 other animals that make the tidepools their home. The winter months are the best time to explore these magical marine ecosystems!\nWhat to Expect: \nHike Difficulty Rating: Moderate\, 1 – 1.5 mile round trip. \nPlease be prepared for rocky\, uneven\, and slick terrain for the entire hike. \nDress: Closed-toed\, Closed-heeled sturdy shoes are required. We recommend sunscreen\, light layers\, and water. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing: \nAdults: $15\nChild (3-14): $15\nToddler (0-2): $0\n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/tidepool-hike-2023-12-09/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T123500 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T213837Z UID:40748-1702123200-1702125300@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\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 Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget!  \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings-2023-12-09/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212509Z UID:42171-1702117800-1702130400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\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 Dissection\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.  \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2023-12-09/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183027Z UID:39231-1702116000-1702134000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \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 Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave 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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-12-09/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T123000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231201T235107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T222818Z UID:42074-1702114200-1702125000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Christmas Cruise DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for a holiday experience you will never forget!  \n9:30am: Check-In (please arrive no later than 9:45am) \n10:00am-12:30pm: Christmas Cruise onboard R/V Sea Explorer \nYour 2-1/2-hour holiday adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of  marine mammals such as migrating Blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Christmas Cruises feature holiday music and hot cocoa while exploring the marine mammals in town for the holidays! \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our oceans and the life within. \nPrice: \n$40/person over 2 y.o \n$10/Toddler (0-24 mo.) \nChristmas Cruise ticket includes access into Ocean Institute. \n \n Book here! URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/christmas-cruises-2023-12-09/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States CATEGORIES:Families,Holidays,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231208T220000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231003T211634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T214839Z UID:38227-1702060200-1702072800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Premier Viewing Location: DP Parade of Lights Viewing Party DESCRIPTION:PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION\nDana Point Parade of Lights Viewing Party\nFriday\, December 8th  \n6:30pm – 10:00pm \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\nSkip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 47th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights!\nSmall-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. Food truck available for purchase. \nBeer\, wine\, and access to main party included in ticket purchase. \nPricing: $85 \n\n\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/premier-viewing-location-dp-parade-of-lights-viewing-party/ CATEGORIES:Parade of Lights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231208T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231208T220000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231003T202118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T174552Z UID:38195-1702060200-1702072800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party DESCRIPTION:MAIN PARTY SOLD OUT!\n\nTickets are still available for Premier Viewing Location & Parade of Lights Cruises! \n\n\nHOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY\nFriday\, December 8th  \n6:30 pm – 10:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “Candyland”. \nGuests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! \nJoin us for: \n\nBeer\, wine\, beverages\, and food for purchase.\nHot Coco and Coffee Bar\nCookie Decorating\nLive Entertainment \nTidepool Touch tanks\nHoliday Activities\nPhotobooth and more!\n\nMAIN PARTY SOLD OUT! \n \nLimited tickets still available for Premier Viewing Area & Parade of Lights Cruises! Premier Viewing & Cruises include access to the main party as well. \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 \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 Membership tickets:  \n \n\nSea Star Membership: (4) Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party Tickets\nMariner Membership: (4) Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party Tickets\nSealife Sponsor Membership: (4) Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party Tickets\nOcean Advocate Membership: (6) Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party Tickets\n\n \n Click to get your membership tickets! URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/holiday-parade-of-lights-viewing-party/ CATEGORIES:Parade of Lights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231208T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231003T210011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T212743Z UID:38209-1702060200-1702069200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise DESCRIPTION:R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Want to experience it from the water? \nBook a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts are included in the ticket.\nBeer and wine for purchase\nPricing: \nAdults: $65 \nChildren (3-14): $55 \nToddler (0-2): $10 \n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/r-v-sea-explorer-parade-of-lights-cruise-2/ CATEGORIES:Parade of Lights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231031T161020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T180646Z UID:39528-1701883800-1701894600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Ocean Institute Town Hall: A Seaside Chat DESCRIPTION:Join us for a milestone event\, the inaugural Town Hall: A Seaside Chat\, on Wednesday\, December 6 at 6PM\, where the Ocean Institute’s esteemed Board members and leadership team will engage with our community and share exciting updates. Collie James\, our new Board Chair\, will offer insights into the Institute’s promising future in marine education and conservation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Seaside Chat\n\nThe Ocean Institute Town Hall: A Seaside Chat is gearing up to feature a dynamic panel of four distinguished speakers. Leading the conversation is Collie James\, the Ocean Institute Board Chair\, who will bring his leadership and deep understanding and connection to the Ocean Institute to the forefront. Tom Turner\, a dedicated Board Member and the OCDE Chief Academic Officer\, will offer insight into the integral educational mission of OI. Kelly Steward\, another esteemed Board Member and the General Manager at Ritz-Carlton\, will provide valuable perspectives on hospitality and guest services as we gear up for our public programs in 2024.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule for Event: \n5:30pm – 6:00pm Meet and Mingle \n6:00pm – 7:30pm Panel Presentation/ Q&A \n7:30pm – 8:30pm Socialize and Connect \n \n RSVP\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 Town Hall Panel QuestionsPlease submit your questions for our esteemed panel during our Town Hall: A Seaside Chat!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Questions for Our Panel *Submit URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/ocean-institute-town-hall-a-seaside-chat/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231116T222232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T172532Z UID:41272-1701608400-1701612000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Spirit Restoration Tour DESCRIPTION:Come aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work so relentlessly to keep her sea worthy.\nTickets: $25\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 \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-spirit-restoration-tour-2023-12-03/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T123500 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T213837Z UID:40747-1701604800-1701606900@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\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 Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget!  \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings-2023-12-03/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214835Z UID:40279-1701601200-1701604800@stage.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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2023-12-03/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212508Z UID:42170-1701599400-1701612000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\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 Dissection\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.  \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2023-12-03/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183023Z UID:39230-1701597600-1701615600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \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 Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave 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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-12-03/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T110000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20221109T180232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T180232Z UID:36024-1701594000-1701601200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Community Beach Cleanup - Stand Up to Trash DESCRIPTION:Community Beach Cleanup\nin partnership with \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 Join us for a day of fun on the water\, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.  \nNew theme every month with a guest speaker on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf \n\n9:00am-11:00am Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn \n9:00am-10:30am Beach Cleanup \n10:30am Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute \n11:00am – Lunch Provided by Subway Lantern District \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RVSP URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-x-stand-up-to-trash-2023-12-03/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230826Z UID:34630-1701525600-1701536400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION: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 aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\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 BOOK HERE\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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2023-12-02/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214835Z UID:40278-1701525600-1701529200@stage.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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2023-12-02/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T123500 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T213837Z UID:40746-1701518400-1701520500@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\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 Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget!  \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings-2023-12-02/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212508Z UID:42169-1701513000-1701525600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\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 Dissection\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.  \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2023-12-02/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183023Z UID:39229-1701511200-1701529200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \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 Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave 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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-12-02/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T123000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231201T235107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T222817Z UID:42038-1701509400-1701520200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Christmas Cruise DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for a holiday experience you will never forget!  \n9:30am: Check-In (please arrive no later than 9:45am) \n10:00am-12:30pm: Christmas Cruise onboard R/V Sea Explorer \nYour 2-1/2-hour holiday adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of  marine mammals such as migrating Blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Christmas Cruises feature holiday music and hot cocoa while exploring the marine mammals in town for the holidays! \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our oceans and the life within. \nPrice: \n$40/person over 2 y.o \n$10/Toddler (0-24 mo.) \nChristmas Cruise ticket includes access into Ocean Institute. \n \n Book here! URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/christmas-cruises/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States CATEGORIES:Families,Holidays,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T153000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20221116T201450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T193629Z UID:39198-1701005400-1701012600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tidepool Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore the world between tides!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists.\nThe 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 other animals that make the tidepools their home. The winter months are the best time to explore these magical marine ecosystems!\nWhat to Expect: \nHike Difficulty Rating: Moderate\, 1 – 1.5 mile round trip. \nPlease be prepared for rocky\, uneven\, and slick terrain for the entire hike. \nDress: Closed-toed\, Closed-heeled sturdy shoes are required. We recommend sunscreen\, light layers\, and water. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing: \nAdults: $15\nChild (3-14): $15\nToddler (0-2): $0\n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/tidepool-hike-2023-11-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231116T222232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T172532Z UID:41271-1701003600-1701007200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Spirit Restoration Tour DESCRIPTION:Come aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work so relentlessly to keep her sea worthy.\nTickets: $25\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 \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-spirit-restoration-tour-2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T123500 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T213837Z UID:40745-1701000000-1701002100@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\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 Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget!  \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings-2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214835Z UID:40277-1700996400-1701000000@stage.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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T140000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212508Z UID:42168-1700994600-1701007200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\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 Dissection\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.  \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183022Z UID:39228-1700992800-1701010800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \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 Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver wanted to hand feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave 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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-3-2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231125T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230826Z UID:34629-1700920800-1700931600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION: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 aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\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 BOOK HERE\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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2023-11-25/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T152700 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214834Z UID:40276-1700920800-1700924400@stage.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\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \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://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2023-11-25/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR