We are open 11-3

Our museum store, filled with many unique surfing-related items is open, our exhibit hall is temporarily closed.

 

Questions please call: (760) 721-6876

The California Surf Museum was founded in 1986 and has been in operation for three decades serving tens of thousands of annual visitors from over 40 nations around the globe. With a permanent collection which chronicles the history of surfboards and wave-riding, the museum also offers many revolving exhibits each year. In its current museum-quality space, it has acquired a rare set of archives and collections gathered over more than 30 years, comprising one of the world’s richest troves of surfing history.

EXHIBITS

Featured Exhibits, Permanent Exhibits, Displays, and more…

EVENTS

Upcoming events in the world or surfing and beyond!

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ABOUT CSM

Founded in 1986 CSM has been in operation for over three decades

CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM STORIES

Check our latest stories, go to the main Stories page to read more.

Stories

L.J. Richards: Gentleman Surfer

John “Little John” Richards was born in 1939 and raised in Oceanside, and has been one of San Diego County’s most enduring and respected surf figures. In a career spanning six decades…
CSM
February 17, 2021
Stories

A Ride Through O’side Surf History

Surfing culture is vibrant and alive in O’side! The history surrounding the sport’s lifestyle and uniqueness is spotlighted at none other than Oceanside’s California Surf Museum (CSM)! Since 1986, CSM has worked to preserve…
CSM
February 16, 2021
Stories

Podcast – Artistry In Wood

In our first of what we hope to be many podcasts, premiere shapers Gary Linden and Carl Ekstrom talk about surfboard design with Surf Museum President Jim Kempton - and discuss the…
CSM
November 24, 2020
 

California Surf Museum Stories

Past and Present, check out these awesome collection of Surf Museum stories!