Neda Iranpour, Emcee for Walter Munk Day 2024, recaps the event as CBS8 Morning News Anchor. Lots of fun for everyone! Filmed by Tom Catlin.

SAVE THE DATE!
Walter Munk Day
Celebrate our Oceans!

Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Kellogg Park at La Jolla Shores

Walter Munk Day

Celebrate Our Oceans

The annual Walter Munk Day celebration honors Walter’s 80-year legacy of daring exploration and discovery through scientific research, education and ocean conservation. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the fragility of our oceans and showcase Kumeyaay Heritage and Culture.

List of 2024 Exhibitors

Event Press Coverage

Press Coverage

CBS News 8: Pre-event feature
on Walter Munk Day

2023

2024

La Jolla Light: Walter Munk Day
returns to Kellogg Park to honor
famed ocean scientist

La Jolla Light: Walter Munk Day in La Jolla
celebrates the ocean and those who study it

Message from Captain Todd Perry
USN (ret.) Executive Director, Navy SEAL
Museum San Diego

lj.com Instagram feature

lajolla.ca news article

La Jolla Light: Sculptor dives into the deep end
for bronze map of La Jolla canyons

2022

La Jolla Light: ‘Ocean Awareness Day’ honors
late La Jolla marine scientist Walter Munk

Ocean Alley & Kumeyaay Way

On Walter Munk Day, Ocean Alley & Kumeyaay Way comes to life to promote conservation and stewardship of our fragile ocean, with approximately 40 Exhibitors offering ocean-related, interactive, educational activities, games and demonstrations for children of all ages.