California Surf Museum

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312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
+1 (760) 721-6876
http://www.surfmuseum.org
Founded in 1986, the California Surf Museum mission is to preserve surfing heritage. The museum hosts a variety of cultural events from book signings to lectures, to movie nights to concerts. But the museum is most known for the wonderful rotating exhibits about surf and skateboard culture, art, and history. The whole family is welcome and you don't have to surf or skateboard to enjoy the museum.The California Surf Museum has been featured in Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic, the BBC, the American Pickers "California Dreamin'", Hawaiian Airlines commercial, PBS "Getting Away Together" and many more. Don't miss the outdoor Secret Spot and Bethany Hamilton's surfboard while you are here. Also, shop the Museum Store for unique gifts and souvenirs. Joining as a member is a great way to get involved in volunteer opportunities and to support the museum on an annual basis. Hope to see you soon!

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4.579 reviews
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Richard A.
10/10/2025

Staff is super friendly and go out of their way to explain in detail. My children were expecting to be bored but came away extremely impressed. We will return!

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Dan R.
5/19/2025

"Charlie don't surf and we think he should Charlie don't surf and you know that it ain't no good" (The Clash) Dedicated to the history of surfboards and wave riding, the California Surf Museum...

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Melody K.
12/6/2024

Absolutely loved this museum, and my friend and I aren't even a surfers. It was very informative, great displays that takes you through the history of boards and surfers. This museum if for all...

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Peter H.
10/18/2024

The documentary "Waterman" screened at the LA Asian Pacific Film Fest a couple years ago where they had on display the 1979 Makai surfboard along with a paddle, two ukuleles, and a collection of...

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John H.
8/20/2024

Even if you're not a surfer, you will enjoy this museum. It's been around for 38 years! What a wonderful collection of surfboards and memorabilia from the early years. The docents are friendly...

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