General Admission

January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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General Admission

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Ocean Institute’s general admission invites the public to engage with our immersive, hands-on exhibits and rotating themes!

Our rotating themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.

Explore marine mammal artifacts, interactive exhibits, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch and an intertidal touch tank.

Bring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point and a visit to our Maritime Village.

Pricing:

Adult: $16

Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $12

Senior (55+) or Military: $14

Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): Free!

Elevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout:

Squid Dissection: $5
Sea Star Feeding: $10

Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. Ocean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! Not a member? Click here to join today!

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