Ocean Institute

Two-hour guided kayak tour of Dana Point Harbor with an Ocean Institute naturalist.

Family marine-life cruise aboard R/V Sea Explorer with Ocean Institute naturalists and possible hands-on ocean science activities.

Family sailing adventure aboard Spirit of Dana Point with hands-on sail raising, navigation, helmsmanship, bow watch and a ship's cannon demonstration..

A 45-minute Halloween harbor cruise aboard R/V Sea Explorer with apple cider, temporary tattoos and activities.

Family-friendly Halloween event with bioluminescence laser tag, a mad scientist lab, costume contest, haunted ship tours, aquarium access and more.

Mommy & Me-style ocean exploration through song, movement, sensory activities and structured play.

Hands-on marine science exhibits, local aquaria, touch tanks, marine mammal artifacts and maritime-history experiences.

Hands-on guided squid dissection exploring anatomy and adaptations.

Interactive General Admission add-on where guests prepare food with staff and hand-feed a sea star.

Guided behind-the-scenes aquarium tour covering animal care, husbandry prep, quarantine and life-support systems, followed by a shark feeding experience..