CSM, Author at California Surf Museum

Nov. 6 — 13th Annual Gala Fundraiser

2X Women’s World Surfing Champion Lynne Boyer Women’s World Surfing Champion Debbie Melville Beacham Women’s World Surfing Champion Kim Mearig 3X World Longboarding Champion Joel Tudor In Celebration - Musician, surfboard designer…

CSMJune 8, 2021

Stories

The Adventures of Bill and Jared – Matt Kivlin 1952 Balsa

In 2018, California Surf Museum volunteer Bill Schildge and staff member Jared Henderson road-tripped up the California Coast to San Francisco on a journey to bring back a legendary board. The 1952…

CSMApril 20, 2021

In Memoriam

Bruce Meyers, Creator of the Meyers Manx, Passed Away

His creation became popularized as the Dune Buggy and brought off-road joy to thousands. Bruce Meyers, creator of the Meyers Manx, a car that would become known worldwide as "The Dune Buggy" and…

CSMApril 6, 2021

Stories

Interview with Bob Spickard of The Chantays

Bob Spickard of The Chantays, a 1960’s surf rock band, tells how they came up with the name for their number one hit “Pipeline.” The Chantays Story It all started in 1961…

CSMApril 1, 2021

Stories

HOPE YOU WEREN’T LEFT OUT

Thoughts on our recent run of epic winter surf Well mid-December through late January 2021 was a magical time to be a surfer.....with historic runs of NW swells and tasty conditions for…

CSMMarch 6, 2021

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…

CSMFebruary 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…

CSMFebruary 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…

CSMNovember 24, 2020

Surfing Lifestyle Surfing Timeline

Lifestyle, Art and Entertainment

CSMNovember 21, 2020

Stories

“The O” – Oceanside Anthem by Shane Hall

Award-winning Oceanside musician Shane Hall presents the new Oceanside Anthem: "The O" - celebrating Oceanside and its designation as an official California Cultural District! The video premiered at the inaugural Oceanside Culture…

CSMNovember 10, 2020

CSM

Nov. 6 — 13th Annual Gala Fundraiser

The Adventures of Bill and Jared – Matt Kivlin 1952 Balsa

Bruce Meyers, Creator of the Meyers Manx, Passed Away

Interview with Bob Spickard of The Chantays

HOPE YOU WEREN’T LEFT OUT

L.J. Richards: Gentleman Surfer

A Ride Through O’side Surf History

Podcast – Artistry In Wood

Lifestyle, Art and Entertainment

“The O” – Oceanside Anthem by Shane Hall

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