March 26, 2026

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Upcoming events updated — be sure to read below!

Looking forward to seeing lots of people celebrating 40 years of the California Surf Museum this coming Sunday!

Sunday, March 29 ~ 1-4pm

It’s Time for the Annual Members’ Party!

The California Surf Museum celebrates 40 wonderful years of collecting surf history!

It seems that every few years is yet another milestone for the California Surf Museum. Wasn’t it just yesterday that we lit the candles on our 25th anniversary? Although it seems like “yesterday,” actually fifteen exciting years have gone by, and we’ve continued to grow by leaps and bounds. Our annual members’ party is a way to say “thank you” for your ongoing support — come out and have some fun! Check out the new exhibits!

Wear an old CSM t-shirt or vintage aloha shirt and win a prize!

This year’s event will honor artist Wade Koniakowsky, who has helped visually capture many magic moments at CSM over the years, and whose stunning portraits of pioneer surfers line our walls. Wade has a deep connection with the ocean and surfing, and his sense of philanthropy has extended to our many Galas, where the on-site paintings he creates are then auctioned off to the highest bidder. CSM is fortunate and grateful to have such an acclaimed artist as a partner.

Calling all members, current and former Board Members, staffers, and volunteers to attend. It’s YOUR party! 

RSVP please! 760-721-6876

Need to renew your membership? Do so today! Not a member and want to join? Now is the time! Or come to the annual members’ party on March 29 and see what all the fun is about!

Reminder: membership rates will be increasing April 15. Renew today and add another year on to your membership at current rates. Or join today and lock in current rate for a year.

Lots of Upcoming Events!

To purchase tickets and/or to RSVP, please call 760-721-6876.

• Sunday, April 12, 2-4pm: Grand Opening of the exhibit, “Surfriding: Hawaiian Royalty’s Gift to the World.” Details to come. Free admission. Click here to read more about this exhibit.
• Big Wednesday, May 13, 6pm: Shaun Tomson with his book “Surfers Code: The Stories Behind a Life-Changing Book.” $10 general admission, free for California Surf Museum members. [see post below]
• Big Wednesday, May 27, 4-6pm: Third Annual A. R. Gurrey, Jr. Photo Competition for middle and high school students awards presentation. Free admission.
• Big Wednesday, April 22, 6pm: Earth Day speaker; details to come.
• Big Wednesday, June 17, 6pm: “The Aloha Shirt: Spirit of the Islands” author Dale Hope presentation about the history of the Hawaiian shirt.

Be sure to mark your calendars for these annual fundraising events!

• Saturday, July 18, 3-8pm: Third Annual Silver Skater Awards — see all the info below. Tickets now available!
• Sunday, November 22, 3-9pm: 18th Annual Gala Fundraiser at the Seabird Resort and Spa, Oceanside. Details to come!

So many exciting in-house events are waiting to lock in their dates. To keep up-to-date with everything, be sure to check out the California Surf Museum’s website surfmuseum.org and follow on social media: Facebook @CaliforniaSurfMuseum, Instagram @casurfmuseum, now on TikTok @surfmuseum, and LinkedIn California Surf Museum. 

Talk Story Night to be scheduled:

• Drew and Maria Brophy presentation about their book “COVID a Love Story: From tragedy to miracle — one woman’s battle to save her husband and the community that rallied behind them”

Film Screenings to be scheduled:

• Premiere: “Côte d'Ivoire” surf origins on the southern coast of West Africa
• Premiere: “Harbor Chronicles” — the story of Seal Beach 
• “Now Days” — a Red Bull film about the Super Six women surfers who dared — a 2026 surf film highlighting a new generation of women's surfing, featuring stars Caroline Marks, Caity Simmers, Molly Picklum, Sierra Kerr, Erin Brooks, and Sky Brown. The film showcases raw, progressive surfing and friendship and combines high-performance, technical surfing (airs, barrels) with the friendship and off-water lives of the surfers.
• “Big Wave Guardians” return screening requested by the lifeguards for lifeguards as it connects with their Water Safety Program. If you haven’t yet seen this film, now is your chance! Or come watch it again — all are welcome! And meet many of our lifeguards!

Saturday, April 11

The Music of James Taylor by Never Die Young returns to the Bornemann Theatre!

One of our favorite bands is back at the Bornemann Theatre!

Doors open 6pm • Show 7-9pm

Click here for tickets and more information

Reserved seat $37.66 • Front row $48.05

This show will be especially meaningful as the TERI Band is being welcomed to join NDY on stage for “Shower the People.” The TERI Band is a joyful, high-energy ensemble of talented performers from the TERI Center for the Arts, led by Performing Arts Director Kyle Ramirez.

A portion of every ticket sold will support TERI Life Campus and its incredible mission. By attending this performance, you are helping provide life-enriching programs and facilities for people with special needs in our community.

The Bournemann Theatre at the TERI Campus of Life

555 Deer Springs Road • San Marcos, CA 92069

Wednesday, May 13

Surfer’s Code:

The Stories Behind a Life-Changing Book


with author Shaun Tomson

$10 General Admission

Free for California Surf Museum members

Doors open at 6pm

Presentation begins about 6:30pm

Seating is limited —

be sure to RSVP! 760-721-6876

Author Shaun Tomson returns to the California Surf Museum for what is sure to be another sold out event! Be sure to RSVP and purchase your tickets! Click here for more information. Books will be available. Paperback $19.99

SAVE THE DATE

The 3rd Annual Silver Skater Fundraiser

will be July 18 from 3-8pm!

This event has sold out the first two years, so if you would like to attend, be sure to get your tickets early! Tickets now available! Click here for more event details and tickets. Also look for announcements on surfmuseum.org Upcoming Events and on California Surf Museum’s Facebook and Instagram.

2026 Silver Skater Honorees

• Kathy Bomeisler: 1970s skated for Logan Earth Ski; consistent top 3 finisher in contests
• Curt Lindgren: the first to master an early version of the Kick Flip; member of California Freeform team; fantastic freestyler
• Nathan Pratt: original Dog Town member
• Steve Sherman: G&S team member; slalom and pool rider
• Lance Smith: surfer, skater, photographer; involved with skateboarding since 1975
• Mike Williams: 1970s top slalom racer at La Costa; co-founder of the Gullwing Truck

Veterans Association of North County
1617 Mission Ave. • Oceanside 


Tickets now available! Click here for more event details and tickets.

See videos of interviews with previous honorees on California Surf Museum’s YouTube.

Exhibit Hall Admission

Adults: $10

Seniors (62+), Military, Students: $8

Kids 11 and under: Free

CSM Members: Free

Not a California Surf Museum Member? Need to renew your membership?

Click to join or renew today!

Get free admission to the Exhibit Hall and reduced rates on most events!

Membership rates will be increasing April 15, 2026.

The California Surf Museum Exhibit Hall is Open

10am-4pm Daily

NOW ON EXHIBIT

Click here to read about these exhibits online.

• Surfriding: Hawaiian Royalty’s Gift to the World
• California Surf Museum Celebrates 40 Years of Waves, Stories and People!
• Wave Science: Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP)
• A Brief History of Surfboards: from Wood to Foam and Fiberglass and on to Space-Age components
• 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!

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, LinkedIn and TikTok!

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!

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.