October 1, 2025

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17th Annual Gala Fundraiser

Saturday, November 1 ~ 2-8pm

You are invited to an Endless Summer of fun! fun! fun! to start November as we celebrate the 2025 Silver Surfer honorees!

2025 Silver Surfer Honorees

Bruce Brown in memory

Mike Hynson in memory

Robert August

Dana Brown

Robert “Wingnut” Weaver

Pat O’Connell

with Honorary Gala Chairwoman 
2017 Silver Surfer Jericho Poppler

Join us at The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa 

overlooking the ocean and Oceanside’s iconic pier!

101 Mission Avenue Oceanside

Want to stay at The Seabird when you attend the Gala? Click here for our event discount for Saturday night, November 1.

Tickets are on sale — click here to purchase!

Click here to stay up-to-date with all things Gala!

The Boardroom International Surfboard Show presented by US Blanks

Oct 11 & 12, 2025 - Del Mar Fairgrounds

The California Surf Museum will again have a booth. Be sure to stop by and say "Aloha!" if you are there!


The Boardroom highlights the surfboard manufacturing industry. A gathering of like-minded enthusiasts who are drawn by an authentic love for riding waves and the crafts that move us along those waves. If you are interested in surfboards and shaping, this is the show for you!

Click here for information about this annual event and to purchase tickets. Please note that there is also a charge to park at the Fairgrounds.

Kids 11 and under already get free admission to the California Surf Museum, but there are plenty of museums to see where you can take advantage of Kids Free San Diego through October 31. Click here for more info.

Never Die Young – A James Taylor Holiday Show

at the Belly Up in Solana Beach

143 S. Cedros Ave

Wednesday, December 17, 7pm

One of our favorite groups is back at the Belly Up for a holiday show! We are lucky to have Dave Sheils (usually along with his daughter Kylea) playing at our Gala while Gala guests are socializing and bidding on silent auction items. 

The show at the Belly Up is a 21+ seated show. Tickets are $30.55 (balcony seats are more). Click here for more info and to buy tickets.

The California Surf Museum Exhibit Hall is Open

10am-4pm Daily

NOW ON EXHIBIT

Click here to read about these exhibits online.

• Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture
• Wave Science: Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP)
• A Brief History of Surfboards: from Wood to Foam and Fiberglass
• Courageous Inspiration: Bethany Hamilton
• Making Waves: Jack and Reid Van Wagoner
• Bodysurfing: Fins and Handplanes

Be sure to check out surfmuseum.org!

There’s always lots to see!

As we gear up for the 17th Annual Gala Fundraiser, be sure to see all the fun and fundraising at the wrap up of the 16th Annual Gala Fundraiser here.

Click here to see past issues of the California Surf Museum’s newsletter OUTSIDE! going back to 2007! We still have more to upload.

Take a look around past events in the Event Archive.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn!

And don’t forgot to follow the California Surf Museum on YouTube! Lots to see there too! Including videos from past events and the very popular “Jan and Dean Sidewalk Surfin’” video.

Shop the California Surf Museum Store!

Surf Art posters now available in store!

This iconic image of Swamis was painted by Carlsbad artist Wade Koniakowsky. 24"x18"

Our Museum Store is stocked up with lots of unique merchandise both in store and online! Click here to shop online (California Surf Museum members: be sure to call in your order to get your 10% discount on California Surf Museum-branded store merchandise).

Remember, memberships always make great gifts -- click here -- or click here to renew your membership today! Besides 10% off on California Surf Museum-branded store merchandise, members get free admission to our exhibit hall, and free or reduced admission to our Big Wednesdays and other in-house events.

Already a member? Be sure to share the stoke by sharing your guest passes with your friends and family!

Mission Statement

The California Surf Museum serves as an international repository and resource center on the lifestyle sport of surfing by capturing, preserving, and chronicling its art, culture and heritage for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations.