Ocean Institute

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24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr
Dana Point, CA 92629
The Ocean Institute is open to visitors daily; weekdays, 10 am - 4 pm, and weekends, 10 am - 3 pm. As school children are engaging in ocean science and maritime history programs on weekdays, a smaller portion of the Institute is open weekdays and most of the facility on weekends. Enjoy hundreds of marine animals in aquaria, ocean-themed exhibits and take a tour of a tall ship. For an extra charge, take a tall ship sail or whale watching cruise.

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Greg K.
1/9/2021

This is a wonderful gift store that is all things oceanic. There is something for everyone... misc. gifts and books for all ages that the recipient would surely treasure. I highly recommend this...

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Christina C.
8/25/2024

Good selection of souvenirs, plenty for kids and adults. Some items are a bit dusty and got me questioning who is pricing this stuff but overall mostly affordable gifts. They got a clearance...

Concetta H.
5/7/2025

Carla was very pleasant, and informative , and very helpful and I enjoyed my conversations with her very much! Everyone else in the store was very helpful on helping me find the shirt that I...

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Tami D.
10/4/2017

I don't remember coming to this gift shop when we visited the Ocean Institute last time. We did stop by here this last weekend while we enjoyed the wonderful views of Dana Point Harbor. I loved...

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Kilroy Was Here C.
2/14/2017

Lovely folks peddling an interesting variety of marine related baubles. They even carry a signature perfume. Prices are above average but typical for this kind of place. Room is spacious, air...

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