CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM

The California Surf Museum was founded in February 1986 when architect/surfer Stuart Resor appeared in a local newspaper article inviting interested people to found a museum to honor the history of surfing.

Thirteen various folks showed up, formed a board of directors, and went to work! Looking for a place to call home, CSM was first based in an Encinitas restaurant (George's, owned by co-founder Jane Schmauss). CSM then had a one-year stint in its own showcase in Moonlight Plaza in Encinitas, then two years in the Promenade Plaza in Pacific Beach. From 1991-1996, CSM was located across the street from Oceanside’s Pier, with a block-sized lot to hold plenty of outdoor events and enjoy amazing sunsets. In 1996, CSM moved inland four blocks to Coast Highway, across from the Oceanside Civic Center.

The exhibit portrays a decade-by-decade depiction of highlights and achievements of many of the most significant female wave warriors in documented history.

Hours: Open Daily 10am to 4pm Thursdays until 8pm Except Major Holidays Dec. 24 open until 4pm Dec. 25 Closed Dec. 31 open until 3pm Jan. 1 Closed Memorial Day Closed July 4th Closed Labor Day Closed

Thirteen various folks showed up, formed a board of directors, and went to work! Looking for a place to call home, CSM was first based in an Encinitas restaurant (George's, owned by co-founder Jane Schmauss). CSM then had a one-year stint in its own showcase in Moonlight Plaza in Encinitas, then two years in the Promenade Plaza in Pacific Beach. From 1991-1996, CSM was located across the street from Oceanside’s Pier, with a block-sized lot to hold plenty of outdoor events and enjoy amazing sunsets. In 1996, CSM moved inland four blocks to Coast Highway, across from the Oceanside Civic Center.

The exhibit portrays a decade-by-decade depiction of highlights and achievements of many of the most significant female wave warriors in documented history.

Hours: Open Daily 10am to 4pm Thursdays until 8pm Except Major Holidays Dec. 24 open until 4pm Dec. 25 Closed Dec. 31 open until 3pm Jan. 1 Closed Memorial Day Closed July 4th Closed Labor Day Closed