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411 Olive Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92648

714-960-3483 

http://www.surfingmuseum.org  

411 Olive Ave. Huntington Beach CA 92648

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  • 2012 | Best Museum (Non-Art)

    Only 10 percent of Surf City residents surf, according to the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's website, but the 90 percent who have never climbed on a board like to watch those who do. The intense pleasure gained by seeing muscled, tanned, (mostly) male surfers conquer the elements (or wipe out in the process) makes the sport Southern California's NASCAR.  More »

  • 2008 | Best Non-Art Museum

    Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to not live in some miserable, landlocked state in the vast expanse between California and New York. The mild climate paired with the excellent surfmakes OC a surfing mecca. Sure, Huntington Beach might've mean-spiritedly wrangled that "Surf City USA" trademark from Santa Cruz (poor Santa Cruz!), but we'll admit it's a pretty apt moniker. What better location for an institution devoted to surfing? The Huntington Beach International... More »

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    | Costa Mesa, CA | 160 Reviews

    Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to not live in some miserable, landlocked state in the vast expanse between California and New York. The mild climate paired with the excellent surfmakes OC a surfing mecca. Sure, Huntington Beach might've mean-spiritedly wrangled that "Surf City USA" trademark from Santa Cruz (poor Santa Cruz!), but we'll admit it's a pretty apt moniker. What better location for an institution devoted to surfing? The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum covers everything surf-related, from board-design evolution to pop culture, with an intensive look at surf music (including a large display on the Beach Boys) and surf films. A Surfing Walk of Fame out front enshrines both local and world-renowned surfers. And while it may be cozy and humble now—the entire place takes maybe a half-hour to peruse—it has big plans for an expansion including aquariums, a theater, science exhibits and more.

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