Ocean Institute

Environmental Causes

The Ocean Institute, founded in 1977, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100,000 children, teachers, parents, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. They are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science, Maritime History and Outdoor Education programs. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, two historic tall ships, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to multi-day programs at sea and at the Lazy W Ranch, in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning. A car donation to Ocean Institute supports their mission to use the ocean as a classroom and inspire children to learn!

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You Receive a Tax Deduction

...and your favorite charity benefits from your generosity.

What are our donors saying?

1999 Toyota Solara

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"After attempting (& failing) to reach another non-profit organization to take my car donation

at the beginning of March, C2C was such a nice breath of fresh air to deal with!"

Tiffany C., Car Donation - Long Beach, CA

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2004 Golf Car

Wounded Warrior Project got more value

"If there was a survey I'd give Cars2Charities a 10!"

Glenn, H., Golf Car Donation - Kingman, AZ

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1996 Honda Civic

Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"After 15 months in the back yard, it's great you could still get so much for Animal Friends Rescue

and for me."

Francesca A., Car Donation - Salina, CA

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1993 SeaRay Jet Boat

Humane Society got more value

"Excellent! I'm so pleased the boat found a new home."

Sheri C., Boat Donation - Mission Viejo, CA

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2002 Buick LeSabre

Arthritis Foundation got more value

"I am blown away... I knew it had low miles, but I never DREAMED that you could get so much."

Linda F., Car Donation - Upland, CA

Donation Benefitting:

2001 Ford Focus Wagon

Kitten Rescue got more value

"Wow, that's amazing! I'm grateful that this was

a hassle-free process for us."

Tom L., Car Donation - Los Angeles, CA

Donation Benefitting:

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2003 Nissan Maxima

Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles got more value

"Oh my goodness! Wow, I'm amazed you got so much. You rebuilt the transmission - for $1000?!

Thank you!"

Isabel G., Car Donation - Los Angeles, CA

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2000 Chevrolet Astro

Big Brothers Big Sisters got more value

"Wonderful! That's a full 10 rating and will review and recommend on Yelp. "

Anita D., Van Donation - Torrance, CA

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2001 Volvo V40

Arthritis National Research Foundation got more value

"Love supporting Arthritis National Research this way."

Emily H., Car Donation - San Carlos, CA

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2001 Nissan Sentra GXE

Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"I love what AFRP does and I'm happy I could help with my car donation."

Sharon F., Car Donation - Salinas, CA

Donation Benefitting:

Ocean Institute

Three Simple Steps.

Call Us,or Go Online

We Schedulea Pickup

You Receive a Tax Deduction

What are our donors saying?

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