Ocean Institute

The Ocean Institute is an ocean education organization located in . Founded as the Orange County Marine Institute in 1977, it offers ocean science and maritime history programs for K–12 students and their teachers.
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Wikipedia
  • Type: Museum
  • Description: non-profit organization in the USA
  • Also known as: “ocean-institute.org”, “Orange County Marine Institute”, “Orange County Ocean Institute”, and “オーシャンインスティテュート”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Salt Creek Beach Park and Dana Hills High School.

Park
Photo: Don Graham, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a beach located in , in the county of . A popular destination for South Orange County residents, it features amenities such as a halfcourt basketball court, beach volleyball, and a seven-acre grassy Bluff Park, and offers opportunities for surfing, swimming, and fishing. is situated 1½ miles northwest of Ocean Institute.

School
Photo: Geophrie, Public domain.
is a high school in , opened in 1973. The school's enrollment of roughly 2,000 students is drawn from the nearby communities of , , Capistrano Beach, and . is situated 1¼ miles north of Ocean Institute.

School
Laguna Niguel is a city in , United States. The name Laguna Niguel is derived from the words "Laguna" and "Niguili". It also appeared in Spanish records as Nigüili, Nigüel, or Neuil from Juaneño nawil. is situated 2 miles north of Ocean Institute.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dana Point and Three Arch Bay.

Photo: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a coastal city located in southern , United States. The population was 33,107 at the 2020 census. With one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast and with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing.

Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 4.0.
is a 29-acre private gated community located in the South Laguna neighborhood of . It is named for a formation of three natural arches in the rocky cliffs along the ocean. is situated 2½ miles northwest of Ocean Institute.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 3.0.
is a city in southern , United States. The population was 35,253 at the 2020 Census. Named for Saint John of Capistrano, was founded by the Spanish in 1776, when Father Junípero Serra established Mission .

Ocean Institute

Latitude
33.46121° or 33° 27′ 40″ north
Longitude
-117.7067° or 117° 42′ 24″ west
Open location code
8554F76V+F8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7087589651
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Wiki­data ID
Q3348664
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Swedish—“Ocean Institute” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “منظمة المحيط”
  • Catalan: “Ocean Institute”
  • Chinese: “海洋学院”
  • Chinese: “海洋學院”
  • Dutch: “Ocean Institute”
  • French: “Ocean Institute”
  • Galician: “Ocean Institute”
  • Greek: “Ινστιτούτο Όσεαν”
  • Japanese: “オレンジ郡海洋研究所”
  • Spanish: “Ocean Institute”
  • Swedish: “Ocean Institute”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Chart House Restaurant and Baby Beach.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Coffee Importers and Dana Point Yacht Club.

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Worth a closer look: Disneyland and Anaheim.

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