California Surf Museum

12/03/2024

What a Great Day!

12/01/2024

TUESDAY DECEMBER 3RD, THE CSM WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY.

REGULAR EXHIBIT & STORE HOURS DAILY 10AM-4PM

12/01/2024

🎄 Shop the California Surf Museum this Holiday Season! 🏄‍♂️✨

Looking for the perfect gift for the surf lover in your life? 🌊 Stop by the California Surf Museum or shop online to explore unique treasures that celebrate the surf culture!

🛍️ What You'll Find:
🎁 Surf Books: Dive into the history and stories of the surfing world with our curated collection.
🎁 Apparel: Stylish tees, hoodies, and accessories for every wave chaser.
🎁 Stocking Stuffers: Fun and thoughtful gifts, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
🎁 Museum Memberships: Give the gift that lasts all year! Memberships support the museum and offer special perks.

🌟 Shop In-Store or Online:
📍 Visit us in Oceanside for a true surf experience or browse from home.

🕒 Make your shopping stress-free!
🎄 Pro Tip: Beat the rush and grab your gifts early—unique finds won't last long!

🎁 Surfmuseum.org
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📸 Tag us in your holiday haul!

12/01/2024

🏄‍♂️ TOP 5 PLACES TO SURF IN DECEMBER 🌊

Dreaming of catching perfect waves this holiday season? Whether you're chasing warm tropical waters or epic winter swells, these 5 surfing destinations are must-visits for December. 🌴❄️

1. North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
📍 Wave Type: Powerful reef breaks
December marks peak surf season on Oahu’s North Shore, home to legendary waves like Pipeline and Sunset Beach. This mecca for pros and spectators alike offers world-class surf, stunning scenery, and aloha vibes.

2. Gold Coast, Australia
📍 Wave Type: Consistent point breaks
Enjoy summer down under! The Gold Coast serves up perfect weather and consistent waves at iconic spots like Snapper Rocks. Great for all skill levels, it’s also ideal for beachside fun when you’re out of the water.

3. Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
📍 Wave Type: Beach breaks
Warm waters, uncrowded waves, and laid-back charm make Santa Teresa a December gem. Beginners and seasoned surfers can enjoy mellow beach breaks, while the jungle surroundings add to the adventure.

4. Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
📍 Wave Type: Long right-hand point breaks
J-Bay delivers consistent surf even in December. Its famously long rides are a dream for experienced surfers. Plus, South Africa's summer offers gorgeous weather and vibrant culture.

5. Baja California, Mexico
📍 Wave Type: Variety – beach, point, and reef breaks
With both Pacific swells and warm temperatures, Baja is a winter surfing paradise. Spots like Scorpion Bay and Todos Santos are perfect for intermediate to advanced surfers seeking adventure.

💬 Where will you surf this December?
Drop your favorite spots in the comments below! 🌊✨

📸 Don’t forget to snap your surfing adventures and tag us—let’s ride the waves together! 🤙
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11/28/2024

🏄‍♂️🌊 Catch the Wave of Inspiration! 🌊🏄‍♂️

We’re thrilled to announce that legendary surfer Fred Hemmings will be speaking at Duke’s La Jolla tomorrow, Friday, November 29th, at 10:15 AM in our second-level Barefoot Bar! 🌴✨

Join us as Fred shares his incredible journey, from dominating the waves to shaping the surfing world. 🌊 Whether you're an avid surfer or just love an inspiring story, this is an event you won't want to miss!

📅 When: Tomorrow, Friday, November 29th
📍 Where: Duke’s La Jolla – Second-Level Barefoot Bar
🕓 Time: 10:15 AM

Employees and guests are welcome—spread the word and let’s celebrate a true legend together! 🤙🌺
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11/28/2024

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 is the one holiday each year when overeating is considered patriotic. It’s not just that we eat too much. We do that most days of the week.

But on Thanksgiving, as Johnny Carson once said, we travel all across the country to be with people we only see once a year. And then discover once a year is way too often.

Turkey has become far more than a bird we eat at our annual feast day, when we take time to count our blessings. The word has inserted itself in a veritable slew of slang phrases referencing arcane activities of all sorts.

Why is kicking a habit called going Cold Turkey?

(For years I thought it meant using leftovers in a sandwich.)
Who came up with the idea of Talking Turkey?

When did people dance the Turkey Trot? Or hold a Turkey Shoot?

Where does the name come from anyway?

What does the bird turkey have to do with the nation Turkey?

(They ARE related.) And why do we call a failed movie or an inept, dislikable person a Turkey?

Even more mysteriously, how the heck did bowling three strikes become known as a turkey?

READ MORE! 👇👇👇
Surfmuseum.org

11/25/2024

Thanks to Bruce Gingles for donating a 1963 9-7 Hobie and a 1970 7-10 Channin Diffenderfer. These are both beautiful boards!

11/25/2024

Give the Gift of Membership! 🌊

Support the California Surf Museumand become part of the wave that keeps surfing’s heritage alive! 🏄‍♂️✨

Your membership helps us bring new exhibits, film premieres, book signings, educational talks, and live music events to life while ensuring our daily operations continue to thrive.

It’s more than just support—it’s a connection to the surfing community and a chance to preserve the legacy of this incredible sport for generations to come. 💙

Join today or gift a membership to a surf lover in your life! 🏄‍♀️🌊

PURCHASE YOUR MEMBERSHIP HERE 👇
Surfmuseum.org

11/18/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - JEFF HAKMAN! 🥳

Jeffrey "Jeff" Hakman is a world surfing champion, now a businessman, who together with friend Bob McKnight convinced Alan Green, the co founder of Quiksilver to allow them the rights to trade the name in America in 1976.

11/17/2024

11/17/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Donald Takayama
The Shaping of a Surfing Legend 🤙

It can be said that something becomes “magical” by its effect and the resulting charmed condition it imbues upon the beholder.

The term has often been applied to describing certain surfboards. When a surfer acquires a surfboard that stands apart from all others they have owned, they often refer to it as their “magic board,” though on dry land, it might look no different than other boards. To see the magic, you must have the right rider. Then, add water.

Surfboards by Donald Takayama

READ MORE STORIES HERE 👇
Surfmuseum.org



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11/14/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - 🎈 NAT YOUNG!

Robert “Nat” Young was born in 1947 in Sydney, Australia. He began surfing at age 10. Six years later, he won the open division of the 1963 Australian Invitational Surfing Championships, as well as the juniors division of the Australian National Titles.

READ MORE HERE! 🤙
https://surfmuseum.org/archive-exhibit/nat-young-nats-nat-and-thats-that/

11/13/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - DUKE BOYD! 🎉🤙😃

Duke Boyd, founder of Hang Ten, was born in Kansas City in 1934 and spent his youth in Los Angeles, Hawaii, and Panama. He discovered surfing at age 12 in Waikiki.

In 1960, Boyd collaborated with seamstress Doris Boeck to create a durable pair of surf trunks he designed. These innovative "boardshorts," built to endure the demands of surfing, quickly became popular among surfers and beach enthusiasts along the California coast, marking the birth of the Hang Ten brand.

Throughout the following decade, Hang Ten's signature horizontal stripes and vibrant, personality-driven ad campaigns made a major impact on the surf industry. Boyd sold the brand in 1970 and later contributed to the success of Lightning Bolt.

REST IN PARADISE 🌅

11/12/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO 😀 John Richards, aka “L.J.” (Little John)

OUR NEWEST 👑
L.J.'s surfing journey spans six decades! At Oceanside High School, he became fast friends with legendary surfer Phil Edwards, known as “The Guayule Kid,” who was shaping and selling balsa surfboards. L.J.'s mom bought him one of Phil's boards, which he used to win the 1963 U.S. Championships men's title in Huntington Beach—a board he still treasures today..

11/12/2024

SUCH FUN!!