Weʻre excited to announce Hōkūleʻa’s upcoming visits to these California ports. We welcome you to join us at our public events.

Please note: Arrival dates and public event schedules are subject to change; weather permitting. Check hokulea.com and @hokuleacrew on Instagram for updates.

SAN DIEGO

November 8 – 14, 2023
Maritime Museum of San Diego

Historic Voyaging Canoe Hōkūleʻa to Visit Maritime Museum of San Diego (external link)

View Maritime Museum Events Flyer

Wednesday, November 8

4pm Welcome Ceremony at Maritime Museum of San Diego in conjunction with Waterfront Park (Hōkūleʻa begins water approach at 3:45pm)
Parking: Metered parking is limited to 3 hours – you must move to a different spot after 3 hours. There are several parking lots within a few blocks of the Maritime Museum.

Friday, November 10

9-11am Public Canoe Tours at Maritime Museum of San Diego

1-4pm Public Canoe Tours at Maritime Museum of San Diego

6:00-8:00pm Crew Presentation at Silvergate Elementary, 1499 Venice Street San Diego, CA 92107
Doors open at 6pm; presentation begins at 6:30pm.
RSVP: https://donate.hokulea.com/HokuleaTalkStorySD

Monday, November 13

1-4pm Public Canoe Tours at Maritime Museum of San Diego

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Monterey Bay

October 5 – 8, 2023

Monterey Bay Public Event Schedule

Morro Bay

October 13 – 16, 2023
Morro Bay Harbor
Tidelands Park Dock & Morro Bay Yacht Club

View Morro Bay Public Events Flyer

Friday, October 13

4-6pm Welcome Ceremony at Tidelands Park Dock

Saturday, October 14

1-4pm Public Canoe Tours at Morro Bay Yacht Club

6pm Hōkūleʻa Crew “Talk Story” Event at Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way
Register: https://donate.hokulea.com/MorroBayTalkStory. $10 suggested donation.

Sunday, October 15

10-12pm Public canoe Tours at Morro Bay Yacht Club

2-4pm Public Canoe Tours at Morro Bay Yacht Club

Ventura

October 18 – 22, 2023
Ventura Harbor, Ventura Yacht Club

View Ventura Public Events Flyer

Wednesday, October 18

Approximately 3-4pm Ventura Arrival Ceremony at Ventura Yacht Club
Viewing from public walkway above dock next to the yacht club

4:30pm Welcome Ceremony at Harbor Cove Beach

Friday, October 20

1-3pm Public Canoe Tours at Ventura Yacht Club

Saturday, October 21

9-11am Public Canoe Tours at Ventura Yacht Club

1-5pm Public Canoe Tours at Ventura Yacht Club

Sunday, October 22

9-11am Public Canoe Tours at Ventura Yacht Club

6:00pm Crew Talk Story at Patagonia Ventura Store, 235 W. Santa Clara St.
RSVP: https://avoyageforearth.splashthat.com/

Marina Del Rey

October 24 – 30, 2023
Marina Del Rey, Chace Park Dock

View Marina Del Rey Public Events Flyer

Tuesday, October 24

4-6pm Welcome Ceremony at Chace Park Dock, Marina Del Rey

Thursday, October 26

1-4pm Public Canoe Tours at Chace Park Dock, Marina Del Rey

5:30pm An Evening With Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson
Loyola Marymount University, Life Sciences Auditorium
Event Registration Link (Suggested donation of $10)

Learn about the history of Hōkūleʻa by navigator and storyteller Nainoa Thompson, the first Native Hawaiian in 600 years to practice the ancient Polynesian art of navigation. He will share how the canoe reawakened a culture and language on the verge of extinction.

Friday, October 27

1-4pm Public Canoe Tours at Chace Park Dock, Marina Del Rey

6:30pm Crew Presentation at Patagonia Store Santa Monica, 1345 3rd St. Prom, Santa Monica
Register: https://avoyageforearthsm.splashthat.com/

Saturday, October 28

9am-4pm Hōkūleʻa Community Festival at Chace Park, Marina Del Rey

9:30-11:30am Public Canoe Tours at Chace Park Dock, Marina Del Rey

1-5pm Public Canoe Tours at Chace Park Dock, Marina Del Rey

Newport

October 30 – November 4, 2023
Newport Sea Base

View Newport Public Events Flyer

Monday, October 30

4-6pm Welcome Ceremony at Newport Sea Base, 1931 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Tuesday, October 31

10-11:30am Planetarium Presentation at Orange Coast College Planetarium, 2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Open to the public; first come, first serve.

Wednesday, November 1

9-10:30am Public Canoe Tours at Newport Sea Base

2:30-5pm Public Canoe Tours at Newport Sea Base

Thursday, November 2

6-8pm Crew presentation at Orange Coast College, 1801 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Registration required: https://donate.hokulea.com/event/h-kule-a-crew-talk-story-orange-coast-college/e532245

Dana Point

November 4 – 8, 2023
Ocean Institute

View Dana Point Public Events Flyer

View Hōkūleʻa Visit at The Ocean Institute (external link)

Saturday, November 4

4:30pm Arrival Ceremony at The Ocean Institute (Hōkūleʻa begins water protocol, procession, and approach at 3:30pm)
Carpooling is recommended. Please park before 3:00pm or after 3:30pm.
RSVP required: https://oceaninstitute.org/event/hokulea-arrival-ceremony/

Sunday, November 5

2-4pm Public Canoe Tours at The Ocean Institute
RSVP required: https://oceaninstitute.org/event/hokule%ca%bba-dockside-canoe-tours/2023-11-05/

4:30-7:30pm Disney’s Moana screening with the Hōkūleʻa Crew
Purchase tickets: https://oceaninstitute.org/event/moana-screening-with-hokulea-crew/

Monday, November 6

1-5pm Public Canoe Tours at The Ocean Institute
RSVP required: https://oceaninstitute.org/event/hokule%ca%bba-dockside-canoe-tours/2023-11-06/2/

5:30-7:30pm Crew Presentation and Documentary Screening at The Ocean Institute
Open to the public: $10 per person (free for Ocean Institute members and students)
Purchase tickets: https://oceaninstitute.org/event/hokulea-presentation-meet-the-crew/

Tuesday, November 7

9-11am Public Canoe Tours at The Ocean Institute
RSVP required: https://oceaninstitute.org/event/hokule%ca%bba-dockside-canoe-tours/2023-11-07/