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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What are our donors saying?

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2002 Buick Rendezvous

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"All my questions were answered, you were very helpful. Thanks for making it so easy."

Dwight N., Car Donation - Temecula, CA

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Humane Society got more value

"I'm pleased with how fast I was able to donate my car. And the sale price!"

Robert F., SUV Donation - Anaheim, CA

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1991 Golf Cart - EZ GO

Arthritis Foundation got more value

"I thought my golf cart was going to be junked --

glad you could fix it. What a deal!"

Janet D., Golf Cart Donation - Tucson, AZ

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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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2001 Club Car

Girl Scouts of Orange County got more value

"Very pleased - my tax deduction was so fast and simple to get!

Bejhan R., Golf Cart Donation - Napa, CA

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2000 Honda CRV

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"I wouldn't have been able to sell my car for this much, great job!"

Nobert S., SUV Donation - Manhattan Beach, CA

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1997 Toyota Tacoma

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"Fantastic. Easy, fast, just as they said it would be. Good towing experience too."

Thomas L., Truck Donation - San Francisco, CA

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2002 Honda Odyssey

Eastern Star got more value

"That's wonderful! It's nice to know my old car is now serving a new family."

Deborah B., Car Donation - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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2003 Toyota Camry

Wounded Warrior Project got more value

“At first I wasn’t ready to donate my car to charity. We tried selling it ourselves, twice, but couldn’t. You guys got so much more than we expected. Wish I’d called you in the first place. Great charity donation website.”

Susan B., Car Donation - Los Angeles, CA

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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

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