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Nestled in the beautiful Dana Point Harbor, the Ocean Institute is a romantic coastal destination which puts you right on the water yet offers an interior ballroom for your guests’ comfort as the warm sun sets and the ocean air settles in for the evening. The Ocean Institute is an intimate venue able to accommodate large wedding parties of up to 200 guests. We have available a bayside courtyard for gorgeous wedding ceremonies. We also offer a Bride’s room, a Groom’s room, an outdoor fire pit and bistro lighting at no extra charge. The Ocean Institute is the premier wedding venue for the true ocean-loving couple.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Marina
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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100% Recommended by couples
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Emely J. Sent on 01/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue!!

I could not have asked for a better venue for my wedding reception!! It was beautiful and the staff were amazing! Highly recommend this place as a venue for your wedding. Just perfect!
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Keli Sent on 05/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue!

Jennifer made our experience so great at our wedding! The venue was the perfect ambiance for our wedding. I had so many people come up to us at the wedding and say how stunning the venue was and even our photographer even said how beautiful the location is and how it had the perfect lighting.
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Alyssa Sent on 07/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married here in June 2016 and we were so excited about this venue!!! We loved it because it was not your traditional wedding venue but yet it was so captivating with the scenery and the ocean right in the background. All of our guests raved about how they loved this location. This was also an awesome way to have a wedding by the beach/ocean without having to pay that money. We were able to get some gorgeous pictures by the ocean and all of our out of town guests loved the view!!

The staff at the ocean institute were friendly and flexible. We were able to bring in all of our own vendors which also made the night more special and not so cookie cutter like other weddings. IN the long run you save more money when you do bring in your own vendors because all inclusive places will most of the time have hidden fees for every person. We saved A LOT being able to bring in all of our own liquor and not having a cake cutting fee! This place is magical and comes to life at night :)
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What a magical and beautiful ceremony venue this is! I have had the honor and pleasure of being an Officiant at this venue and I urge every couple looking for a beautiful venue on the water to put this at the top of your list. The entire staff is professional and so wonderful to work with. I would be thrilled to be your Officiant at this venue.

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Ocean Institute Coastal Venue frequently asked questions

Ocean Institute Coastal Venue includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Ocean Institute Coastal Venue for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Marina
  • Museum
Ocean Institute Coastal Venue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Ocean Institute Coastal Venue offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Ocean Institute Coastal Venue offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
Ocean Institute Coastal Venue is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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