Rates & Benefits
You can make a difference by becoming a supporting member of the Ocean Institute. Membership gives you the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to increase understanding and awareness of the ocean environment and helping to protect its future, while receiving numerous benefits, such as free admission, discounts, and special events. Ocean Institute members also receive valuable discounts throughout the community, thanks to the generosity of our partners. There are levels of support tailored to both individuals and organizations.
Earn a Complimentary Membership
Become a member simply by purchasing a raffle ticket! Ticket purchasers in the Ocean Institute's 2009 Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle automatically receive a complimentary Individual Membership (value $35) valid from July 1, 2009 to July 1, 2010. Purchase two or more tickets and receive a complimentary Family Membership (value $60). Click here for additional information about the home raffle. All proceeds benefit the Ocean Institute.
Basic Membership Benefits
- FREE ADMISSION all year long on weekends to tours and
rotating exhibits: In just a few visits your
membership is paid for!
- Advance notice and early registration opportunities for Ocean Institute events and programs like Tall Ships Festival, Summer Camp, and other special events
- Complimentary Admission to our Artist by the Sea lecture series
- Yearly member-only cruises & sails aboard the RV/Sea Explorer & Spirit of Dana Point
- Subscription to Ocean Institute e-newsletter
- Subscription to Ocean Institute quarterly newsletter, Ocean Voyager
- Ocean Institute member decal
- Support the Ocean Institute's conservation and education programs
- Full or partial tax-deduction
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Senior Membership ($30)
Benefits for the one named person
Individual ($35)
Benefits for the one named person
Senior Family ($50 for 60 years and up)
Benefits are for up to two named adults
and their grandchildren
Family ($60)
Benefits are for up to two named adults
and their children
Sea Star ($100)
Benefits are for up to two named adults
and their children
- All Basic Benefits, Plus
- 2 Complimentary R/V Sea Explorer passes
Mariner ($250)
Benefits are for up to two named adults
and their children
- All Basic Benefits, Plus
- 4 Complimentary R/V Sea Explorer passes
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Sealife Sponsor ($500)
Benefits are for up to two named adults
and their children
- All Basic Benefits, Plus
- 8 Complimentary R/V Sea Explorer passes
- Invitations to the VIP reception for our Artist by the Sea lecture series
Ocean Advocate ($1,000)
- All Basic Benefits, Plus
- 10 Complimentary R/V Sea Explorer passes and
2 Spirit of Dana Point passes
- 10 annual guest passes
- Special behind-the-scenes tour for up to four people
- Recognition on the Ocean Institute annual donor wall
- Invitations to the VIP reception for our Artist by the Sea lecture series
Corporate
Fee is subject to number of employees
- All Basic Benefits, Plus
- Ocean Institute Membership for all of your staff and
their families!
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Our Community Partners Benefits Program
Join our Community Partners & take advantage of these additional benefits:
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10% Discount on all Ocean Institute summer camps, cruises and activities
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10% Discount at the Laurena G. Chambers Gift and Book Store
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Discount at participating Dana Point Harbor Merchants
partner logos coming soon
For more information please contact us at (949) 496-2274 x607 or email
alysonr@ocean-institute.org.
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We have been active members of the Ocean Institute for more than 20 years. Their superb staff runs the finest "hands-on" marine education program in Southern CA. They are experts and teachers.
Mary Lee & Forest Owen
Monarch Beach
20-year Members
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