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Mermaids & Mateys Breakfast

September 12 @ 8:15 am - 10:00 am

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One event on September 13, 2026 at 8:15 am

Mermaids & Mateys Breakfast

Join us for an enchanting breakfast event where you’ll dine with mermaids and pirate mateys! Indulge in a delicious brunch board while being treated to a dazzling mermaid swim show. The experience also includes a sword-fighting lesson from our dastardly pirates, a captivating storytime session, and a photo opportunity with the mermaids and pirates. Plus, every ticket includes a Festival Adventure Pass for even more fun and excitement throughout the day!

Event Highlights:

  • Sumptuous Breakfast and Brunch Board
  • Spectacular Mermaid Swim Show
  • Swashbuckling Sword-fighting Lesson
  • Engaging Story Time
  • Photo Opportunity with Mermaids and Pirates
  • Festival Adventure Pass Included with Every Ticket

Date & Time: Saturday, Sept 12th  and Sunday, Sept 13th, 8:15am – 10:00am

 

Pricing:

Adults/Seniors/Child: $70

Infant/Toddler (0-18 months): $10

Schedule:
8:15 am – Check-in
8:30 am – Experience begins

Please check-in at the ticketing tent located at Ocean Institute’s Main Parking Lot.

F.A.Q.

What time should I be there?

Check-in will begin at 8:15 am. Please arrive early in order to find parking. The event will begin at 9:00 am.

What should I bring?

Please make sure to have your ticket on your phone or printed out. Pirate and mermaid costumes are encouraged! 

Where do I park?

There is no on-site parking at the festival. Please park at Dana Hills High School and take the shuttle to Ocean Institute. Check out our Parking and Shuttles page for more information. 

Where do I check in?

You will check-in at the main ticketing tent in Ocean Institute’s parking lot and receive a wristband labeled with the time of your event. You can then proceed to Ocean Institute’s main entrance. When the event is about to start, our staff will direct you inside.  

What is included?
  • Your ticket includes a delicious breakfast, a mermaid swim show, a sword-fighting lesson with our pirates, photo opportunities, and the Festival Adventure Pass 
  • The pass gives you access to the Ocean Institute’s exhibits and tours of all the visiting ships, for both days of the festival! The Institute and ships will open at 9:00 am. Ship tours will end at 2:00 pm to start battle preparations, so make sure to see those first!  
  • Children cannot attend Mermaids & Mateys Breakfast by themselves; adults must also purchase tickets.  

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Details

Date:
September 12
Time:
8:15 am - 10:00 am
Event Category:

Venue

Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr
Dana Point, CA 92629 United States
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