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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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2007 Honda Odyssey

Wounded Warrior Project got more value

"We really wanted to support Wounded Warrior Project, you made it easy to do that."

Stephen B., Van Donation - Burbank, CA

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2006 Honda Odyssey

Childhood Leukemia Foundation got more value

"My wife was very pleased with the whole process and the outcome!"

Robert B., Van Donation - Rolling Hills Estates, CA

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2004 Honda Civic EX Coupe

Make-A-Wish got more value

"You were very helpful in explaining the donation process. It was easier than I thought it would be!"

Syed Suhel K., Car Donation - Santa Ana, CA

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2007 Honda Pilot

World Impact got more value

"We drove it till it died on the freeway at 228K miles.

You were easy to work with."

Keith M., Car Donation - Laguna Niguel, CA

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2002 Mazda Protege

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"Happy to know I could help Saddleback Church."

Jeff V., Car Donation - Riverside, 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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1997 BMW M3

Make-A-Wish got more value

"Wow, that's great … my rating? A 10."

Douglas H., Car Donation - Salinas, 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

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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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1993 Toyota Corolla

Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"Pick up was clean, and got a lot more than we

expected for Animal Friends Rescue."

Carolyn C., - Car Donation - Salinas, CA

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