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Stories

Meet Vic Ruzgys – A Surfer from Nova Scotia

On a visit to CSM in 2025, Vic Ruzgys posed with a classic 60s Gordie. A surfer who resides in Nova Scotia, Vic was happy to share some interesting photos and give…

CSMSeptember 9, 2025

Current Exhibits

Surf Art – Exploring Californias Coastal Culture

A dual exhibition at the California Surf Museum and Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA), this exhibition will explore art that has emerged from the surf lifestyle and surfing’s influence on artists. “Surfing…

CSMSeptember 2, 2025

Stories

Stars, Cars and Guitars in the News

KUSI highlighting the final days of one of the most popular exhibits, Stars, Cars and Guitars to make way for a new, dynamic collaboration with the Oceanside Museum of Art!

CSMAugust 25, 2025

Archive Events

Wednesday, September 3 – Film Screening – The Shape of Things – The Dick Brewer Story

The Shape of Things – The Dick Brewer Story chronicles the colorful and controversial, legendary surfboard designer Dick Brewer.

CSMAugust 18, 2025

Upcoming Events

November, 1 2025 – 17th Annual Gala Fundraiser

The California Surf Museum invites you to attend the 17th Annual Gala Fundraiser as it celebrates its 39th anniversary. Since 1986, CSM has been collecting and preserving the surfing history and artifacts…

CSMOctober 20, 2024

Stories

The Physics of Noseriding: The science of surfing’s fluid dance | Patagonia Films

The noseride is one of surfing’s peak moments: part fluid dynamics, part magic. But how does noseriding actually work? What makes this suspension between sea and sky even possible? The Physics of…

CSMMay 20, 2025

In Memoriam Stories

Surf Icon Mike Hynson Passes Away At 82

From “The Endless Summer” to the Summer of Love, Hynson’s influence and impact reached across cultural divides. One of the greatest surf lives ever lived, the legendary Mike Hynson has gracefully kicked…

CSMJanuary 15, 2025

Stories

Let’s Talk Turkey

Let’s Talk Turkey From dancing to bowling, from negotiations to nerds, from film failures to drug rehab, the bird is the word. By Jim Kempton Thanksgiving is America's national stuffing day. It…

CSMNovember 27, 2024

Archive Events Stories

16th Annual California Surf Museum Gala Fundraiser

Duke Kahanamoku’s role to spread the joy of modern surfing around the world is well known, especially to those that comprise this reading audience. However, the Duke Surf Team of 1965 is…

CSMNovember 19, 2024

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November, 2 – 16th Annual Gala Fundraiser

The California Surf Museum invites you to attend the 16th Annual Gala Fundraiser as it celebrates its 38th anniversary. Since 1986, CSM has been collecting and preserving the surfing history and artifacts…

CSMApril 21, 2024

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Meet Vic Ruzgys – A Surfer from Nova Scotia

Surf Art – Exploring Californias Coastal Culture

Stars, Cars and Guitars in the News

Wednesday, September 3 – Film Screening – The Shape of Things – The Dick Brewer Story

November, 1 2025 – 17th Annual Gala Fundraiser

The Physics of Noseriding: The science of surfing’s fluid dance | Patagonia Films

Surf Icon Mike Hynson Passes Away At 82

Let’s Talk Turkey

16th Annual California Surf Museum Gala Fundraiser

November, 2 – 16th Annual Gala Fundraiser

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