Ocean Institute
The Ocean Institute is an ocean education organization located in Dana Point, California. Weather is mildest over January to December, with 65–77°F highs.
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Ocean Institute is inside Dana Point, which has 30 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 65–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Ocean Institute
The Ocean Institute is an ocean education organization located in Dana Point, California. Founded as the Orange County Marine Institute in 1977, it offers ocean science and maritime history programs for K–12 students and their teachers. Over 100,000 students and 8,000 teachers from Orange County and the surrounding counties participate yearly in immersion-style programs in the institute's oceanfront labs and abroad.
The institute is open to the general public on weekdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; visitors can see marine animals and ocean-themed exhibits. While creating the Nickelodeon animated television show SpongeBob SquarePants, biologist and cartoonist Stephen Hillenburg drew inspiration from his time teaching at the Ocean Institute.
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A base for Ocean Institute
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Dana Point (30) and San Clemente (36).
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| Town | From Ocean Institute | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Point | in town | — | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 32,232 | $1,320K | B |
| San Clemente | 6 mi east | 10 min | 36 23 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 62,226 | $1,398K | B− |
| Laguna Beach | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 39 30 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 22,391 | $2,000K | C+ |
| Newport Beach | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 53 47 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 81,977 | $2,000K | C |
| Irvine | 16 mi north | 25 min | 50 43 hotels · 1 motel · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 318,764 | $1,192K | B− |
| Anaheim | 27 mi north | 40 min | 189 149 hotels · 34 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 341,008 | $831K | D |
| San Juan Capistrano | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 35,119 | $994K | B− |
| Costa Mesa | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 42 29 hotels · 6 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 108,881 | $1,115K | — |
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Ocean Institute: what to know
Is Ocean Institute in Dana Point?
Yes. It’s inside Dana Point, CA.
When is the best time to visit Ocean Institute?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 65–77°.
How far is Ocean Institute from Long Beach?
About 35 miles northwest of Long Beach, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ocean Institute?
John Wayne Orange County (SNA), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Ocean Institute?
Dana Point (in town, 30 places to stay), San Clemente (6 mi, 36 places to stay) and Laguna Beach (7 mi, 39 places to stay).
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