California Surf Museum, Oceanside

About California Surf Museum

The California Surf Museum in Oceanside preserves and chronicles the art, culture, and heritage of surfing for visitors of all backgrounds. The museum serves as an international repository on the lifestyle sport, capturing its history through rotating exhibits. The current exhibition, Surfriding: Hawaiian Royalty's Gift to the World, explores how a Princess, three Princes, a Duke, and a Hawaiian Royal Minister's grandson introduced surfing globally. The museum hosts film premieres, book signings, educational lectures, and live music events throughout the year. Custom tour experiences accommodate elementary school groups, high school classes, surf clubs, historical societies, military cadres, colleges, and private groups, with tours tailored to match visitors' interests, time frame, and knowledge level. Founded in 1986, the museum has operated for over three decades, welcoming tens of thousands of annual visitors from more than 40 nations. Located in Oceanside, California, the museum serves as a resource center dedicated to educating and engaging current and future generations about surfing's significance.