Ocean Institute - Dana Point, California

Rosario Tena

Después de 2 horas de camino, no pudieron esperarnos 10 minutos. Se burrlaton denosotros cuando i an zarpado. Muy mala experiencia con malas personas. Nunca más vuelvo.

Donaciano Loya

Divertido para los niños sé distraen muy bien

Terrence K

Had a very special night on the Bioluminescent Tour that takes place during the new moon when the sky is at it's darkest. I learned that interesting fact as well as a ton of other interesting insights on the nocturnal life of the ocean which is very much alive and teeming with life. Thanks to the very friendly staff for a memorable experience.

Doug Farrell Godard

Enjoyable and educational. Kid friendly, but much of interest for the serious adult too. Absolutely beautiful location near the harbor in Dana Point, CA. There is also a beautiful beach and jetty just outside. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Liz Parker

I loved the tall ship festival this year! The only suggestion is some sort of shade while lined up for the cannon battle on the asphalt for 45 minutes in the scalding heat. We almost bailed 40 minutes into that but am so glad we didn’t. The battle was great!

James Graham

My wife and I went to the Tall ship Sail festival 9-12-21. Is there such a thing as having too much fun? Not really. After all that has happened over the last 2 years, this festival screamed "have fun now". Large crowds, fantastic shuttle service, sailing on the ships for the "canon battles", helping hoist the main sail!! So many activities for everyone, even the children. Overhearing families talk about experiences, their children talked about what they did and the fun they had. This was what was needed, not to be missed. Even the those that worked for the Ocean Institute were friendly, loved to interact with the visitors. Thank you Jim for talking with us before the sail event and even looking us up after the event, asking about our adventure. This meant a lot too my wife and I. I was told about programs and camps for children and youths during the summer. Worth checking out parents. Fun was what the doctor ordered, I was not disappointed and would love to do it again in an heartbeat.

The only con was, (not their fault), was the food trucks. Now that was disappointing. Basic food for the cost of an arm and leg!!! Was not anywhere near worth it. Better to have brought your own food. We had the BBQ food truck, something "down" in the title. How bad it was, I forgot the name. 44 dollars for 2 sandwiches and 1 order of fries. The fries was the only good thing, basically from the season salt seasoning.

Otherwise, fantastic time!!!!!! Beautiful place!! Check it out!

Chris Allan

Hats off for the fossil exhibits and kid-friendly environment. However, you need to get rid of the tanks, which are seriously old-school and do not include any rescued or rehabilitating animals. Instead you are violating your own advisory sign against removing animals from their ocean homes. In some cases the tanks are totally devoid of natural habitat and mind-numbingly (literally) small. Perfectly healthy wild animals do not belong in cages. High tech videos and hands on replications, along with rehabilitation and rescue work are perfectly adequate and becoming the new norm in zoological care and education.

Logan Patrick “Kronos”

Wonderful Place!

This place is great for families, individuals, couples, or anyone really! The Ocean Institute is very clean, accessible, and fun. The picture of the dock shows where the "Tall Ships" are berthed. My wife and I saw these a few days ago, and watched them shoot canons a little ways off-shore. So cool! We loved it here so much that we got married at this very spot. Great place!