Ambassadors In The Kitchen
Tour the resort’s organic garden and compost area in Ambassadors outdoor center. Enhance your knowledge of benefits of sustainable gardening and eating organic foods. Then don your chef hat and make yourself at home in one of our kitchens to cook with fresh and organic ingredients. Bon appetit! Wednesday and Friday, 1 - 4 p.m.; $90 per person

The Biggest Show on Earth
Sometimes called the Whale Capital of the West, scientists believe that Dana Point may serve as a reference “landmark” and be a prominent gathering spot for whales. Blue whales, the largest mammal to EVER inhabit the earth, feed, mate, and give birth to their calves from May through October in Southern California waters. From November through April, gray whales migrate along the coast between the calm, warm waters of Southern California and Baja to calve during winter months and feed in the cold Arctic seas during summer months, bringing these majestic whales through Dana Point. Experience the natural wonder that comes with seeing these whales while going out to sea on a chartered whale watching excursion. Monday and Thursday, 1 - 4 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon and 4 - 7p.m.; $110 per person

Creatures of the Night
Explore the world of nocturnal nature. Learn about changes that transform the ocean at night and how nocturnal creatures adapt and survive in the dark. Become aware of your intuition and heightened senses of sight, sound, feel, taste, and smell that come with being outdoors at night. Monday and Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.; $80 per person

Eco-Quest
Start your quest with a tour of Ambassadors outdoor center to learn about sustainable building materials and environmental landscaping, and better your understanding of how everyone can take part in reducing our impact on the earth. Discover the vital connections between land and sea as you venture to Salt Creek Beach, and learn what you can do to protect our planet. Play Ambassadors life-size board game where your knowledge of sustainable living will be challenged, and you will be inspired to make a personal commitment to live more gently on our earth. Monday, 9 a.m. - noon; $80 per person

Forests Under the Sea
Through hundreds of years of carefully observing kelp forests, scientists have come to understand that the kelp forest is a complex underwater community whose inhabitants depend on each other, much like humans do in our own communities. Join us for a snorkeling excursion as we visit the cities under the sea and discover how all life is connected. Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - noon, Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. $100 per person

Life Between the Tides
Discover the teeming life that makes its home where life is hardest — within the unique margin between land and sea in tide pools and the sandy beach. Sunday, 9 a.m. - noon or 1 - 4 p.m. depending on the tides;, $80 per person

Lights, Camera, Take Action!
Have you ever felt interested in spreading awareness about environmental issues in your community? In this activity, write, direct, and film your own public service announcements and go home with the tools of a true Ambassador of the Environment. Cut! That’s a wrap! Wednesday, 9 a.m. - noon; $90 per person

Living Life the Acjachemen Way
How would you survive in the native landscape of the Dana Point coastal region? Follow a challenging outdoor scavenger hunt to learn about the lifestyle of the Acjachemen people and how they lived in harmony with the natural environment. Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m.; $80 per person

Pictures in the Sky
The sky is our classroom as we learn about outer space, constellations, and the myths and legends surrounding the night sky. Come explore the cosmos in this after-dark activity. Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m.; $80 per person

Sea Hike
Join us for either a sea hike along Strands Beach into the Dana Point Preserve to discover plants and animals native to the Southern California coast, or explore another local trail to take in the fresh air, natural habitat and stunning ocean views. Along the way, learn about their adaptations to the environment and understand the effects of the surrounding watershed. Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m. depending on the tides or Friday, 9 a.m. - noon; $80 per person

Wet and Wild Waves
Learn about waves, tides, and how to catch a perfect wave using Ambassadors ripple tank. Look for longshore drift and rip currents as you walk to Salt Creek Beach. Then hit the waves and have fun boogie boarding! Tuesday, 9 a.m. - noon; $90 per person (youth and adults)