: SO MUCH HAPPENING! Time to save some dates!

April 25, 2024

It’s time to get out your calendars and save the dates for upcoming events!

Not all of these are posted at surfmuseum.org/events/upcoming-events as of yet. Keep an eye out for these emails and also check the website so as not to miss information. For most evening events at the California Surf Museum, the doors open at 6pm with the evening’s event getting underway by 6:30-6:45. RSVP and purchase tickets when available at 760-721-6876. Seating is limited.

May 1-18

San Diego Museum Council’s The Big Exchange

Membership has its privileges!

Explore BIG FUN during The Big Exchange from May 1-18, 2024. It’s EASY! Just use your museum membership card (or join one today) to visit more than 50 participating museums for FREE.

Click here to see participating museums.

Saturday, May 18

Shaun Tomson and The Code

We know him as a World Champion surfer, but Shaun is also a thought leader, best-selling author, mentor, and inspirational keynote speaker. Click here for more information.

Doors open at 6.

Presentation begins about 6:30.

General admission: $35

CSM members: $25

Seating is limited.

Call 760-721-6876 to RSVP and purchase tickets.

Tuesday, May 21

2nd Annual J.R. Gurrey, Jr. Photo Competition Awards Presentation

This photo competition was open to middle and high school students. Winning photos will be on display at CSM through mid-July.

For those students who missed out this year, look for information on the 3rd Annual J.R. Gurrey, Jr. Photo Competition coming in the Fall. Click here for more information.

Free admission. Please RSVP to 760-721-6876.

Wednesday, May 29

Last day to see “The Science of Surfing” exhibit!

It is being packed up and moved to the San Diego State University Library!

Sunday, June 2

A Musical Celebration of James Taylor (and some Carol King!) with Never Die Young

21+.

Seated show at the Belly Up.

143 S. Cedros Ave.,

Solana Beach

Dave Sheils and his daughter Kylea perform at our annual Gala. We are happy to be able to promote their concert appearances with their full band. They sold out their last concert — you don't want to miss this one! Click here for tickets.

New exhibit coming! Watch for the Grand Opening of the “Stars, Cars and Guitars: The Birth of the Modern Surf Era 1958-1965” Exhibit

July 19-August 18

“Always a Good Time!”

See the California Surf Museum display in the theme hall at the 2024 OC Fair.

Orange County Fair & Event Center

88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

ocfair.com

Big Wednesday, July 24

“Waikiki Dreams: How California Appropriated Hawaiian Beach Culture”

Slide Presentation and Book Talk with author Patrick Moser

You may have seen Patrick at the California Surf Museum when he shared his previous book, Surf & Rescue: George Freeth and the Birth of California Beach Culture in July 2022. His new book picks up where the Freeth book leaves off and tracks California beach culture from 1920 to World War II. Event details to come. Books will be available at the event.

Big Wednesday, August 7

“Swahilia: An East African Surfjourn”

Presentation and Book Talk with author Michael H. Kew

Michael H. Kew is a surfer, author and poet who first tapped his writerly destiny as a California boy in the mid-1980s. All of his stories weave the the surf world into his writing. His work has since been featured globally in magazines, newspapers, films, websites, advertisements, and books, including January 2012's Crossings, his first collection of world travel essays. Event details to come. Books will be available at the event.

Saturday, August 24

“Rolling From the 60s into the 70s”

Celebrating the history of skateboarding and the presentation of the first Silver Skateboarder award.

Meet the skateboard legends! A fundraiser for the California Surf Museum. More information and tickets on sale soon at surfmuseum.org!

At the Veterans Association of North County

1617 Mission Ave., Oceanside

Monday, August 26

Golf Tournament Fundraiser for the California Surf Museum

At the San Juan Hills Golf Club

32120 San Juan Creek Rd., San Juan Capistrano

$250 per golfer includes cart, lunch, dinner, and entertainment!

Noon shotgun start. More information and tickets on sale soon at surfmuseum.org.

Big Wednesday, August 28

“I Heard There Were No Waves in New Jersey” by Danny Dimauro and Johan Kugelberg

With photographer and East Coast surf legend Mark Neustadter

As a partner in the project, Mark Neustadter from Margate, New Jersey, took most of the photographs in this book. From winning surf competitions to photography to bringing the top surf brands from around the world to the States, since the late 70s he has helped shape the ever-growing surf industry into what it is today. Event details to come. Books will be available at the event.

Saturday, November 2

16th Annual Gala Fundraiser

Please note the new time! 2pm to 8pm!

It will again be held at the Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa, 1 Ponto Drive, Carlsbad. The 2024 Silver Surfer honorees will be announced shortly! Be sure to click here to keep up-to-date on Gala plans. Tickets on sale soon.

If you would like to donate to the Silent Auction, please click here to download the donation form. Thanking you in advance!

Be sure to check out surfmuseum.org!

There’s always lots to see!

Check out a couple new Stories! Click here to see what’s there! Be sure not to miss “Alive on Arrival: Dale Dobson” by Robert Wald. For those in the San Diego region, you may have seen this in the current issue of Robert's Ocean Magazine. Also see the video of filmmaker Greg MacGillivray during a question and answer before screening the classic “5 Summer Stories.”

Click here to see past issues of the California Surf Museum’s newsletter OUTSIDE! going back to 2007! We still have more to upload.

Click here to see the 15th Annual Gala Fundraiser wrap-up with photos! And take a look around other events in the Even t Ar chive too.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

And don’t forgot to follow the California Surf Museum on YouTube! Lots to see there too!

The California Surf Museum Exhibit Hall is Open

10am-4pm Daily

NOW ON EXHIBIT

Click here to read about some of our exhibits online.

The Science of Surfing; an educational exhibit addressing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics concepts. Last day May 29, 2024.
Wave Science: Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP)
A Brief History of Surfboards: from Wood to Foam and Fiberglass
Courageous Inspiration: Bethany Hamilton
Let's Boogie! Tom Morey and the Evolution of the Boogie Board
Making Waves: Jack and Reid Van Wagoner
Bodysurfing: Fins and Handplanes

Shop the California Surf Museum Store!

Our Museum Store is stocked up with lots of unique merchandise both in store and online! Click here to shop online (California Surf Museum members: be sure to call in your order to get your 10% discount on California Surf Museum-branded store merchandise).

Remember, memberships always make great gifts -- click here -- or click here to renew your membership today! Besides 10% off on California Surf Museum-branded store merchandise, members get free admission to our exhibit hall, and free or reduced admission to our Big Wednesdays and other in-house events.

Already a member? Be sure to share the stoke by sharing your guest passes with your friends and family!

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Mission Statement

The California Surf Museum serves as an international repository and resource center on the lifestyle sport of surfing by capturing, preserving, and chronicling its art, culture and heritage for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations.