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CBS 8 video of California Surf Museum 1986-1993

In 1986 CBS 8's Chris Saunders met up with three seasoned surfers who wanted to start a surf museum.

CSMSeptember 18, 2023

Archive Events

The Chronicles of G-Land

The Chronicles of G-Land Storytelling and Book Signing with author Dian Hadiani and special guest Doug Warbrick Come hear Dian talk story on the environment and the relationships between the local Javanese…

CSMSeptember 18, 2023

Current Exhibits Stories

Legendary surf photographer Jeff Divine shares John “Doc” Ball’s early career of surf photography

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

Archive Exhibits

The Science of Surfing

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

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.…

CSMMarch 22, 2023

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Nov. 4 – 15th Annual Gala Fundraiser

Supporting CSM’s Annual Gala makes possible our continuation of building upon more than 35 years of service in collecting, preserving, sharing, and celebrating a surfing heritage that belongs to us all. It…

CSMFebruary 5, 2023

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Feb. 24 ‘Big Wave Guardians’ Headlines the Oceanside International Film Festival

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

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Feb. 26 Attention all CSM members! It’s time to party!

Come one, come all to CSM’s Annual Members’ Party celebrating 37 fun-filled years on Sunday, February 26 from 1-4pm at the museum. We’re excited to see you at our Members' Party! Special…

CSMFebruary 9, 2023

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March 15 Joey Cabell: Legend Of Surf

Seating is limited! RSVP to (760) 721-6876 Buy your tickets in advance to guarantee a seat! $10 General Admission $5 Current CSM Members Call in with your credit card to (760) 721-6876 or…

CSMFebruary 9, 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…

CSMFebruary 9, 2023

CSM

CBS 8 video of California Surf Museum 1986-1993

The Chronicles of G-Land

Legendary surf photographer Jeff Divine shares John “Doc” Ball’s early career of surf photography

The Science of Surfing

Wave Woman Revisited

Nov. 4 – 15th Annual Gala Fundraiser

Feb. 24 ‘Big Wave Guardians’ Headlines the Oceanside International Film Festival

Feb. 26 Attention all CSM members! It’s time to party!

March 15 Joey Cabell: Legend Of Surf

Mike Richardson: Electric Duck

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