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The Ocean Institute has become nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. More than 110,000 K-12 students and 8,000 teachers annually participate in the Institute's 61 award-winning, immersion style programs. To learn about oceanography, science, and California history, students voyage onto the ocean, study in labs and live aboard tall ships or in the chaparral, where they can feel and taste the salty sea spray, sort through live specimens, observe migrating whales, collect scientific data and investigate the culture and world around them. On weekends, we open our doors to the public for a sneak peek into how ocean science, history, and literature are used to inspire life-long learners! We welcome you to come explore our world and plan your next visit to the Institute.
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2009 Million $ Home Raffle

The Ocean Institute is pleased to announce the July 4th launch of its 5th annual 2009 Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle. In the Ocean Institute's 4 previous home raffles, one home and $3 million dollars have been awarded to the Grand Prize winners along with hundreds of other prizes and cash. Support the Ocean Institute and try your luck!

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2009 Toshiba Tall Ships Festival

Friday Sept. 11th - Sunday Sept. 13th, 2009 Come and explore the majesty and wonder of tall ships through the smells, sounds and sights of real working tall ships.

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Summer Programs 2009

Sign up for an adventure you'll never forget.
Kids can experience ocean-themed lab activities, tidepool walks, a Marine Wildlife Cruise and much more in our exciting, 1-day Spring Break Camps.

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Be sure to register early, camps sell out quickly!

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Unique Summer Cruises

Blue Whales are Back!
Looking forward to the lazy days of summer? We have an entire ocean full of adventure that will fill those warm days... and even some cool nights!

4th of July Fireworks Cruise
Catalina Snorkeling Cruise
Blue Whale Safari

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Featured Events & Updates

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The brig Pilgrim will be on several voyages this summer. The ship will not be open on the following Sundays: 7/19 & 8/23.

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival
Cruise registration & ticket sales begin:
Monday, June 22nd: Members-only
Monday, July 13th: General Registration

Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th
The Ocean Institute will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The gift shop will remain open on Friday, July 3rd. The home raffle phone lines will be open Saturday, July 4th.

Saturday, July 4th
Ticket sales begin for the 5th Annual Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle.

Friday, July 17th
Music Before the Mast

Saturday, July 18th
Artist by the Sea - Kids
Corbett Galleries "Lagoonies"

Saturday, July 25th
Artist by the Sea - Kids
Son of the Sea with Drew Brophy

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