Ocean Institute Weddings

01/08/2025

🎉🌊 Summer birthdays are coming in hot! ☀️🎂

Make your child’s birthday unforgettable with a party at Ocean Institute! Offering unique locations and hands-on educational experiences, our birthday parties are perfect for kids aged 14 and under. 🎈👦👧Reserve your date before it’s too late! 🌊🎉

We host parties on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm—so book your spot before the summer dates fill up! 🌞

Want to host a celebration for a teen over 14? Check out our event rental options for a one-of-a-kind experience!

Different packages and upgrades available—check them out on our website today! 🌊🎉

10/07/2022

sneak peek photos just in from Keely & Andrew’s big day taken by the amazing ! 📸 The decor is so incredible and that’s all thanks to .erica 😍 more photos of this beautiful wedding to come! ✨
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09/02/2022

Such a fun and beautiful wedding 💕 Lots of smiles, wonderful tablescapes, beautiful furniture rentals, and three dress changes!

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08/24/2022

“Gray-Sea” the whale is everyone’s favorite wedding guest! 🐋Photography:

08/19/2022

The Surf Deck is a wonderful spot for pictures and for the wedding party to get ready! It has a handful of surf relics and amazing wall to wall windows with ocean views 📸🌊

08/17/2022

We love food trucks here at Ocean Institute! The trucks can pull up front for your guests to walk right up and we all know you can’t go wrong with 🍔🍟 Photography:

08/16/2022

WOW! How amazing is it that ocean view photos are just outside our back door?! 🌊📸 Gorgeous photos by
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08/14/2022

A cozy place for guests to gather during cocktail hour is around our large fire pit.

07/05/2022

It just wouldn't be summertime without weddings! 💖

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01/23/2021

Even your furriest loved one can present your rings during your ceremony at Ocean Institute.

11/17/2020

Food trucks are a great option for outside catering and guests love them. .com .com

05/08/2020

to another beautiful wedding at the Dana Point Ocean Institute! We allow all outside bar and outside catering. Please check the link in our bio for pricing and email us with any questions at [email protected] 🥰

03/17/2020

A romantic coastal venue that puts you right on the water - with outside Catering & Bar, offering you flexibility and personalization in planning your wedding!

03/17/2020

Outside Catering and Bar provides you with the perfect opportunity to customize your dream coastal wedding! Email us with any questions!

11/14/2019

Whale right next to Ocean Institute!

"It was completely surreal and so insane," the 18-year-old who captured the drone footage said.

11/02/2019

Ocean Institute allows “Outside Catering & Bar.” This will save you thousands off your wedding costs! Take a peek @ Vimeo.com/322380115 Call Jenn @ 949-599–4546 for a private tour.