Dana Point’s connection to the sea will be on full display March 6 through 8, 2026, when the 55th annual Festival of Whales returns to Dana Point Harbor, continuing one
DANA POINT— Join Ocean Institute’s Bioluminescence Night Cruises for an extraordinary journey into the ocean’s depths. Scheduled on select summer evenings, depart from Dana Point aboard the R/V Sea Explorer
DANA POINT— Brace yourselves for a tidal wave of excitement as the Ocean Institute rolls out their popular marine adventure, King Tide Tide Pool Hikes. A king tide
DANA POINT— The Hokule’a, an authentic Polynesian deep-sea voyaging canoe, will be in port at Ocean Institute from Nov. 4-7 to educate the public about ancient Hawaiian navigation techniques and
DANA POINT— The Ocean Institute in Dana Point has announced the upcoming Stoked on Science conferences. These annual events, tailored for middle and high school students, offer a unique opportunity
DANA POINT— If you’ve visited Ocean Institute recently, you may have noticed Octavius, a Giant Pacific Octopus perched over the institute’s front entrance, suspended above to welcome all to visit
DANA POINT — A tall ship is a large, traditionally-rigged vessel. Popular tall ship models include topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs, and barques. “Tall ship” can also be defined more specifically
DANA POINT — A tall ship is a large, traditionally-rigged vessel. Popular tall ship models include topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs, and barques. “Tall ship” can also be defined more specifically
