Maritime Festival at Ocean Institute in Dana Point

Name: Maritime Festival at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
Start: 2025-09-12T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-14T23:59:59-07:00
Location: Ocean Institute

Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14

September 12-14, 2025

Celebrate Dana Point’s maritime history at the Ocean Institute’s 41st Annual Maritime Festival.

Enjoy tall ship tours, cannon battles, mermaids, pirates, live music, beer gardens, food trucks, kids’ activities, and sailor reenactments.

Special ticketed events include Sails ’n Ales, Pirate Experiences, and Mermaid Experiences, while free areas feature live entertainment and Peddler’s Village shopping.

Proceeds support the Ocean Institute’s educational programs.

Date & Time:

Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14

Venue

Ocean Institute

24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point, CA

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(949) 496-2274

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