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The Science of Surfing

an Educational Exhibit featuring the wave art of Phil Roberts - Opening May 1st

 

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.

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CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM STORIES

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Stories

Wave Woman Revisited

Vicky spent her teenage years surfing with her mother: they sat next to each other in the line-up, awaiting the next promising wave; they traveled to promote women’s surfing; they won competitions.…
CSM
March 22, 2023
Stories

Mike Richardson: Electric Duck

Mike Richardson’s credentials would land him securely in the Encyclopedia of Shapers — if there was such a reference book. From the late 60s on, Mike left his mark on thousands of boards. He’s probably…
CSM
February 9, 2023
 

California Surf Museum Stories

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