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:20231029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183019Z UID:39221-1698573600-1698591600@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-3-2023-10-29/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T170646Z UID:34625-1698501600-1698512400@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-2023-10-28/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20221116T201450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T193627Z UID:32310-1698501600-1698508800@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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183018Z UID:39218-1698487200-1698505200@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/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230711T221249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T192900Z UID:37256-1698483600-1698487200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Senior Saturdays! DESCRIPTION:Senior Saturdays!\nJoin us on the last weekend every month from 9:00am – 10:00am for Senior Saturdays. \nSome things just get better with age! Come enjoy the sophisticated side of ocean exploration with special hours for seniors-only. We will open an hour early just for our 55+ age community members to come enjoy our weekend general admission. \nPricing: $10 \nNo pre-purchase necessary\, buy tickets in gift shop. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/senior-saturdays-2023-10-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T181500 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230919T234923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T034834Z UID:37952-1697909400-1697912100@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Harbor Hayrides DESCRIPTION:HARBOR HAYRIDES\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 family fun FALL event!\nEnjoy live music\, apple cider\, temporary tattoos and trick or treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer! Harbor Hayrides are 45-minutes.\nDouble the fun! Harbor Hayride tickets also include access into Spooky Seas in the evening! Check out the event here.\nPricing: \nTickets: $35\nInfant/Toddler (0-2): $10\n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/harbor-hayrides-2023-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Fall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T220000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20220922T190944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T210509Z UID:37941-1697907600-1697925600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Spooky Seas DESCRIPTION:SPOOKY SEAS \nAT OCEAN INSTITUTE\nSaturday\, October 21th\n5:00 pm – 10:00 pm\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 Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate the spooktacular season with Spooky Seas!\n \n \n \n \n \n Back this year with new family-friendly frights from bioluminescence laser tag to the mad scientist laboratory there’s something fun for the whole family to enjoy! Bats & ghouls – come in costume to participate in our costume contest\, trick or treat throughout the night\, and enjoy food\, drinks\, and alcoholic drinks available for purchase. \nActivities Include: \nBioluminescence Laser Tag\, Costume Contest\, \nTrick or Treating\, Artifact Graveyard\, Mad Scientist Lab \nAquarium Access\, Photo Booth\, Food Truck\, Beer and Wine for purchase. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPricing: \nAdults – $20 \nChildren (3-14) – $15 \nToddlers – (0-2) – $0 \nFood and drinks available for purchase! \n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/spooky-seas-2023-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Fall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230919T234923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T034834Z UID:37951-1697904900-1697907600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Harbor Hayrides DESCRIPTION:HARBOR HAYRIDES\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 family fun FALL event!\nEnjoy live music\, apple cider\, temporary tattoos and trick or treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer! Harbor Hayrides are 45-minutes.\nDouble the fun! Harbor Hayride tickets also include access into Spooky Seas in the evening! Check out the event here.\nPricing: \nTickets: $35\nInfant/Toddler (0-2): $10\n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/harbor-hayrides-2023-10-21-2/ CATEGORIES:Fall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T154500 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230919T234923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T034833Z UID:37949-1697900400-1697903100@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Harbor Hayrides DESCRIPTION:HARBOR HAYRIDES\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 family fun FALL event!\nEnjoy live music\, apple cider\, temporary tattoos and trick or treating all while cruising the beautiful Dana Point Harbor on the R/V Sea Explorer! Harbor Hayrides are 45-minutes.\nDouble the fun! Harbor Hayride tickets also include access into Spooky Seas in the evening! Check out the event here.\nPricing: \nTickets: $35\nInfant/Toddler (0-2): $10\n \n Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/harbor-hayrides/ CATEGORIES:Fall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T110000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20221109T180232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T180232Z UID:36022-1697360400-1697367600@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-2023-10-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T223000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213118Z UID:35201-1697315400-1697322600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’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.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3-2023-10-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230825Z UID:34623-1697292000-1697302800@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-2023-10-14/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231013T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231013T223000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213117Z UID:35200-1697229000-1697236200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’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.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3-2023-10-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230824Z UID:34622-1696687200-1696698000@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-2023-10-07/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230922T213933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T233245Z UID:38004-1696442400-1696449600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Milt and Ann McMenamin DESCRIPTION: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 ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Dr. Milt and Ann McMenamin\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \n “Amazing Tales of Whales\, Dolphins\, and Secrets of the Deep” \nOcean Institute volunteers Dr. Milt and Ann McMenamin have traveled the world on top cruise lines as professional lecturers\, naturalists\, and actors. Their careers have crossed many realms\, including education\, travel writing\, and TV and radio production. \nThe McMenamins will share their first-hand experiences with whales and interactions between these amazing ocean animals and humans. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 4 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \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 About Dr. Milt and Ann McMenamin: \n \n\n\n\n\nAnn & Milt are Ocean Institute’s current longest standing volunteers with 2023 marking their 25-year anniversary. They began volunteering with Ocean Institute in 1998 and have continued to educate hundreds of thousands of children\, parents\, and families along the way. The McMenamins are our resident whale experts\, perhaps best known at OI for their whale talks given every Saturday at 1pm. Over their 25 years at OI they have each donated nearly 5\,000 hours of their time to educating our visitors. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-dr-milt-and-ann-mcmenamin/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230825T210549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T155146Z UID:37292-1696240800-1696258800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute Homeschool day\n \n \n \n \n \n This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! \nThis event will be similar to our weekend general admission hours\, but with even more educational activities! Your ticket includes access to the following activities: \n\nMarine Mammal Characteristics: check out our amazing collection of marine mammal artifacts and learn what makes a marine mammal a mammal!\nPlankton Identification: using our microscopes\, learn all about plankton and their fascinating life cycles!\nBuild a Cow: using our amazing gray whale skeleton Graysea for reference\, see if you can put together the skeleton of a land mammal!\nStorytime: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\nScrimshaw: Learn about the history of whaling and make your own scrimshaw carving!\nJaw Exploration: see our fearsome collection of fish and shark jaws and learn about the feeding strategies of different sea creatures!\nDiscovery Pool: come say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nAnd much more!\n\nThere will also be fish dissection and beach cleanup activites available for an additional fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $10 \nAdults: $7.50 \nFamily Four Pack: $32 \nWhale-Watching Add-on: $35 \nDissection Add-on: $3 \nBeach Cleanup Add-on: $2.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission Tickets\n \n Whale Watching Tickets URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230930T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230824Z UID:34621-1696082400-1696093200@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-2023-09-30/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T100000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230711T221249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T192900Z UID:37255-1696064400-1696068000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Senior Saturdays! DESCRIPTION:Senior Saturdays!\nJoin us on the last weekend every month from 9:00am – 10:00am for Senior Saturdays. \nSome things just get better with age! Come enjoy the sophisticated side of ocean exploration with special hours for seniors-only. We will open an hour early just for our 55+ age community members to come enjoy our weekend general admission. \nPricing: $10 \nNo pre-purchase necessary\, buy tickets in gift shop. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/senior-saturdays-2023-09-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230923T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230823Z UID:34620-1695477600-1695488400@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-2023-09-23/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20221109T180232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T180232Z UID:36021-1695459600-1695466800@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-2023-09-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20230807T195843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T163510Z UID:37565-1694944800-1694944800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Founders Day DESCRIPTION:Founders Day Sunday\, September 17 10:00am – 7:00pm \nOcean Institute’s annual Founders Day celebrating our Founder\, Stan Cummings!  \nLearn about him here: https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/stan-cummings-scholars/.  \nOcean 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 to learn and sign up for all of our future events and programs!  \nSpecial Founders Day Experiences:  \n\nTouch Tanks: 10am-3pm\nVisit our Discovery Pool for a chance to touch some special tidepool friends! \n\n\n\nSchooling Fish Feeding: 2:45pm\nWatch our husbandry team feed our schooling fish in our tank farm\, and learn about what it means to be a part of a school of fish! \n\n\nAnimal Encounter: 1:00pm\nCome meet one of our resident reptiles!\n\n\nLive Music: 3:00pm-7:00pm\n\n\nBar and Food: 10:00am-7:00pm\n \nPricing: Free for the day! URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/founders-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T223000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212202 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213117Z UID:35198-1694896200-1694903400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’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.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3-2023-09-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212203 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230822Z UID:34619-1694872800-1694883600@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-2023-09-16/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230915T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230915T223000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212203 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213117Z UID:35197-1694809800-1694817000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’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.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3-2023-09-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230914T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230914T223000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212203 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213116Z UID:35196-1694723400-1694730600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’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.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3-2023-09-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911 DTSTAMP:20260621T212203 CREATED:20220415T171931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T195243Z UID:25580-1694131200-1694390399@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Maritime Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:FESTIVAL WEBSITE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FESTIVAL WEBSITE URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/maritime-festival-2023/ CATEGORIES:Maritime Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212203 CREATED:20230807T225834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T225841Z UID:37573-1694021400-1694030400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Laura Frank DESCRIPTION: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 ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Laura Frank\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nThis talk will look beyond marine protected areas and conservation to explore the concepts of wholistic sustainable ocean management. There are many human uses of the ocean that need to be balanced with environmental health\, and we will discuss the concept and importance of using Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) to achieve this balance. We will dive into examples from the pacific island nation of Tonga who are leaders in regional efforts toward protecting the environment\, supporting local communities\, and developing their blue economy through their MSP program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, September 6 \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \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 About Laura Frank: \nLaura is the Assistant Director and Tonga Program Lead at the Waitt Institute based in La Jolla\, CA. She supports Tonga’s efforts to conserve 30% of their ocean space and sustainably manage their EEZ through Marine Spatial Planning. She provides core support to the Institute whose work engages governments and NGO’s around the world. Laura was previously a researcher in the Genetics\, Aquaculture\, and Physiology group at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center\, and a California Sea Grant State Fellow at the Unified Port of San Diego where she supported several environmental conservation\, blue economy\, and mitigation banking projects. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communication: Advertising and Public Relations from Emerson College and a Master of Science in Marine Science from the University of San Diego where she focused on applied physiology research for yellowtail aquaculture. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/distinguished-speaker-series-laura-frank/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230902T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230902T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212203 CREATED:20230317T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T230822Z UID:34617-1693663200-1693674000@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-2023-09-02/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212203 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T182003Z UID:31469-1693648800-1693656000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Kayak Harbor Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore the ocean from the water!\nJoin the Ocean Institute for a 2-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from one of our expert Naturalists. All experience levels are welcome. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.\nPricing: $28\nMust be at least 3 years old to participate.Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included:KayakPaddleLife JacketOcean Institute Naturalist \nWhat to bring:Moisture-wicking clothingWeather dependent clothingHatSunglassesSunscreenWater \n \n \n \n \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/kayak-harbor-tour-2023-09-02/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T210000 DTSTAMP:20260621T212203 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T224347Z UID:36088-1693332000-1693342800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us for special admission hours every Tuesday evening\nJune – August6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nTake 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.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nEngage in fun comic books and make your own to take home at our SUPER SHARK COMIC SHOP!\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\nBeer & wine for purchase.\nTicket Prices:Adult: $15.00Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00Child (2-13 y.o): $7.50Toddler (0-1 y.o): $0\nComplimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.\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 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/sharksafterdark-2023-08-29/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR