In 1986 CBS 8's Chris Saunders met up with three seasoned surfers who wanted to start a surf museum.
CSMSeptember 18, 2023
John Heath “Doc” Ball 1907-2001 Doc Ball, a Los Angeles-area dentist and avid surfer, was one of the first photographers to seriously document the sport, using a waterproof box system that he…
CSMJuly 28, 2023
Wednesday, September 20 - Doors open at 6pm $10 general admission, $5 current CSM members Seating is limited. Call 760-721-6876 to buy your ticket in advance to reserve your seat. Book Talk…
CSMJuly 15, 2023
Wednesday, September 27 - Doors open at 6pm $10 general admission, $5 current CSM members Seating is limited. Call 760-721-6876 to buy your ticket in advance to reserve your seat. Book Talk…
CSMJuly 15, 2023
Wade in the Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture A documentary by David Mesfin Film screening and Q&A Doors open at 6pm - Wednesday, October 18 $10 general admission…
CSMAugust 31, 2023
The Science of Surfing Come see this eye-opening fun and informative exhibit as we explore the many surprising connections between science and the advancement of modern surfing. Funded by a City of…
CSMApril 26, 2023
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.…
CSMMarch 22, 2023
The California Surf Museum is proud to announce that the four surfing greats named in 1965 by Duke Kahanamoku as charter members of his now famous surf team, created to assist him…
CSMFebruary 5, 2023
The film Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of Sea, written by CSM President Jim Kempton, is included in this year's Oceanside International Film Festival (OIFF). It will be the feature film showing…
CSMFebruary 9, 2023
