September 2025

Sat 27

Sea Star Feeding

Sea Star FeedingSea Star FeedingGeneral Admission add-on experience! Have you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food […]

Sat 27

September 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour

Behind the Scenes Aquarium TourBehind the Scenes Aquarium TourHave 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 […]

Sat 27

September 27 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunset Sail

Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, […]

Sun 28

September 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Guided Snorkel Tour

Shaw's Cove Fairview Street, Laguna Beach, CA

Guided Snorkel Tour Explore the ocean with us! Join our semi-private guided snorkel tours and explore the stunning marine life of Shaw’s Cove! Meet at the beach where your expert […]

Sun 28

September 28 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

General Admission

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 […]

Sun 28

September 28 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Squid Dissections

Squid DissectionsSquid DissectionsAdd-on experience for General Admission! Dive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you […]

Sun 28

September 28 @ 12:00 pm - 12:35 pm

Sea Star Feeding

Sun 28

Featured September 28 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Sea Shanty Sunday

Ahoy mateys! You are invited to sing sea shanties with the pirate band, Queen Anne's Blouse, on the Spirit of Dana Point docked at Ocean Institute’s Maritime Village! This is […]

Sun 28

September 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour

October 2025

Wed 1

Featured October 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian

Rivian South Coast Theater 162 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA

Ocean Institute is thrilled to partner with Rivian during their Toddler Time Wednesdays at the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach! Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian is designed for children aged 0-2. This engaging program introduces little ones to ocean-inspired sensory experiences that foster early development and parent-child bonding and plant the […]

Wed 1

Featured October 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Distinguished Speaker Series: Sydney Rilum

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. Light snacks & Refreshments available […]

Thu 2

Featured October 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Tiny Tots

Calling all ocean explorers! Join us for this "Mommy & Me" style program dedicated to exploring your world through song, movement, and your senses. Enjoy new activities each session and a new animal every month! *Please note that a parent/guardian must participate and attend with their child. This is a "Mommy & Me" style […]