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The California Surf Museum at the Heart of the Oceanside Cultural District

At the California Surf Museum, we are proud to be an integral part of Oceanside’s thriving Cultural District—a place where art, history, and coastal life come together in one dynamic, walkable experience.…

CSMMay 21, 2026

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Today in History Martin Luther King Holiday

Freedom Flowers How the spirit of Hawaiian aloha graced Martin Luther King and the Selma freedom marchers at the bridge over troubled waters. Massing at the Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 25…

CSMJanuary 18, 2026

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A.R. Gurrey Jr. – Father of Surf Photography

Gurreyʻs Ltd. Billboard circa 1911 History & Legacy A. R. Gurrey Jr. (1874–1944) is widely recognized as one of the earliest—and most influential—surf photographers in history. Long before waterproof cameras, fast shutters,…

CSMDecember 3, 2025

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17th Annual California Surf Museum Gala Fundraiser

The California Surf Museum’s 2025 Gala Fundraiser and Silver Surfer Awards On November 1, 2025, the California Surf Museum hosted its 17th Annual Gala Fundraiser, including the Silver Surfer Awards Honoring The Endless Summer movies, directors and…

CSMNovember 19, 2025

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Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture in the News

A dual exhibition at the California Surf Museum and Oceanside Museum of Art, Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture explores the deep-rooted influence of surfing on the artists and artwork inspired by…

CSMOctober 21, 2025

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Meet Vic Ruzgys – A Surfer from Nova Scotia

On a visit to CSM in 2025, Vic Ruzgys posed with a classic 60s Gordie. A surfer who resides in Nova Scotia, Vic was happy to share some interesting photos and give…

CSMSeptember 9, 2025

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Stars, Cars and Guitars in the News

KUSI highlighting the final days of one of the most popular exhibits, Stars, Cars and Guitars to make way for a new, dynamic collaboration with the Oceanside Museum of Art!

CSMAugust 25, 2025

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The Physics of Noseriding: The science of surfing’s fluid dance | Patagonia Films

The noseride is one of surfing’s peak moments: part fluid dynamics, part magic. But how does noseriding actually work? What makes this suspension between sea and sky even possible? The Physics of…

CSMMay 20, 2025

In Memoriam Stories

Surf Icon Mike Hynson Passes Away At 82

From “The Endless Summer” to the Summer of Love, Hynson’s influence and impact reached across cultural divides. One of the greatest surf lives ever lived, the legendary Mike Hynson has gracefully kicked…

CSMJanuary 15, 2025

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Let’s Talk Turkey

Let’s Talk Turkey From dancing to bowling, from negotiations to nerds, from film failures to drug rehab, the bird is the word. By Jim Kempton Thanksgiving is America's national stuffing day. It…

CSMNovember 27, 2024

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16th Annual California Surf Museum Gala Fundraiser

Duke Kahanamoku’s role to spread the joy of modern surfing around the world is well known, especially to those that comprise this reading audience. However, the Duke Surf Team of 1965 is…

CSMNovember 19, 2024

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Joey Buran: The California Kid Covers a Lot of Ground in a Strong New Memoir

Wednesday, September 4th Joey Buran, the 1984 Pipeline Master champ debuted his new autobiography Beyond the Dream: From the King of Pipeline to a Life of Serving and Inspiring Others, the much-anticipated memoir…

CSMOctober 14, 2024

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The Shape of Things – The Dick Brewer Story

The Shape of Things – The Dick Brewer Story chronicles the colorful and controversial, legendary surfboard designer Dick Brewer.

CSMOctober 10, 2024

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Looking Back at the American Pickers

With the passing of American Pickers’ Frank Fritz on September 30, we recall the time he and Mike Wolfe came to the California Surf Museum. Was Frank a surfer? Not before he…

CSMOctober 7, 2024

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California Surf Museum Nominated Again for 10Best

California Surf Museum Nominated Again for USA TODAY 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Award! We were thrilled when last year we made it to #2 in voting for "Best Attraction for Sports Fans"…

TaraSeptember 15, 2024

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‘X-FILES’ CREATOR CHRIS CARTER NAMED HONORARY CHAIRMAN OF THE CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM’S NOVEMBER 2nd GALA FUNDRAISER

Oceanside, CA — The California Surf Museum (CSM) is pleased to announce that Chris Carter, distinguished television and film writer/producer and creator of the now legendary TV series “The X-Files,” will serve…

CSMSeptember 6, 2024

SURF MUSEUM STORIES

The California Surf Museum at the Heart of the Oceanside Cultural District

Today in History Martin Luther King Holiday

A.R. Gurrey Jr. – Father of Surf Photography

17th Annual California Surf Museum Gala Fundraiser

Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture in the News

Meet Vic Ruzgys – A Surfer from Nova Scotia

Stars, Cars and Guitars in the News

The Physics of Noseriding: The science of surfing’s fluid dance | Patagonia Films

Surf Icon Mike Hynson Passes Away At 82

Let’s Talk Turkey

16th Annual California Surf Museum Gala Fundraiser

Joey Buran: The California Kid Covers a Lot of Ground in a Strong New Memoir

The Shape of Things – The Dick Brewer Story

Looking Back at the American Pickers

California Surf Museum Nominated Again for 10Best

‘X-FILES’ CREATOR CHRIS CARTER NAMED HONORARY CHAIRMAN OF THE CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM’S NOVEMBER 2nd GALA FUNDRAISER

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