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Welcome to the Ocean Institute

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! On weekdays, students participate in our innovative and award-winning educational programs.
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Contact Information

Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone:(949) 496-2274
Fax: (949) 496-4296
email: oi@ocean-institute.org

Office and Registration Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm (open for summer camps and school programs)
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am-3:00pm

Public Hours

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am-3:00pm (for public entry; administrative offices are open for extended hours)

Admission

Members
Free
General Admission
Adult (13yrs +): $6.50
Youth (3yrs - 12yrs): $4.50
Kids (2yrs and under): Free

Behind the Scenes Tour Hours

Thursday & Friday at 3:30 PM. 45 min. $2.00 per person, members are free.

Gift Shop Hours

9:00am to 5:00pm

Special Offer from the Pacific Edge Hotel

The Pacific Edge Hotel is proud to partner with the Ocean Institute in its efforts to inspire all generations, through education, to become responsible stewards of our oceans.Pacific Edge Hotel

Beachfront Pacific Edge Hotel -- 20% Discount; New "Ocean of Savings" Deal Features Free Admission and 5% Donation to Nationally Renowned Ocean Institute

Laguna Beach, CA - March 27, 2009
Pacific Edge Hotel, located beachside in downtown Laguna Beach, is offering ocean lovers an "Ocean of Savings" 20 percent discount on all rooms -- as well as free admission, and a donation equal to five percent of the room rate, to the nearby nationally renowned Ocean Institute.

With the discount, rooms start at a remarkably low $129 at this unique, family friendly property located right on the ocean along a pristine stretch of one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world (www.pacificedgehotel.com). The Hotel has 130 rooms, so guests may have their choice of a discount on rooms ranging from budget Village Rooms to ocean-front rooms right on the sand.

Here's how it works: guests receive a 20 percent discount off standard room rates. Hotel guests taking advantage of the "Ocean of Savings" deal also gain free admission to the Ocean Institute. Additionally, the Hotel will make a cash donation equal to five percent of the room rate directly to the Ocean Institute. The Ocean Institute is nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs (http://www.ocean-institute.org).

The "Ocean of Savings" runs now through May 17, 2009 and rooms are subject to availability. Guests must make their reservation directly with the hotel; call 866.932.2896 and ask for the "Ocean of Savings" deal.

Time Frame
Reservations must be made and consumed by May 21, 2009

Eligible Days
Sunday through Thursday evenings

Offer
5% of room rate donated to Ocean Institute

Rate
Guests must request the Ocean Institute rate when making reservations by phone, or make reservations using the link provided to qualify for this special offer.
Click here to make your reservation today!

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