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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

West Cliff Drive at Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz, CA
831-420-6289
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Ranked #12 of 31 attractions in Santa Cruz
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: For more than a hundred years, Santa Cruz has been a hot spot for hard-core surfers. This museum tells their stories through photographs, surfboards... more » Owner description: For more than a hundred years, Santa Cruz has been a hot spot for hard-core surfers. This museum tells their stories through photographs, surfboards and other related items. « less
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San Jose, California
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78 reviews 78 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Small interesting museum that contains the history of surfing .... if you were born in the 50's then this is a must see, to get an idea of where the surf music of the early 60's came from, will take you back in time a bit. Also good education on the early days of surfing and the advancements over time.... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This museum in the charming lighthouse somehow manages to give a history of surfing in SC in less space than many living rooms.

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Woodside, California, USA
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

Just visiting? A local? It does not matter. Swing on by this one room museum which is an homage to the history of surfing. Its free, its funky and fun. Two Thumbs up. Tom Says "Check it out"

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Stuart, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Legend has it that a young surfer died just off the rocks located just west of the place. His dad built the structure and his ashes are buried here. Really cool history of surfing displays. Worth the trip to see.

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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Location is perfect, right in front of surfing point. Not too many information, but they have surfboards from the 30's!!

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Glen Arbor, Michigan
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

Very cool funky surfing museum. A must see, lot's of local surf history. No charge but donations accepted. Right on the ocean so you can watch the surfers or take a walk along the cliffs.

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Gilbert, Arizona
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Small but simple musuem. Location is perfect. Nice spot to hang out and appreciate the waves. Because of these surfers and their dedication, this is what put Santa Cruz on the map. Must see!

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

An interesting little place without an entry fee. We were walking past so popped in for 5 minutes, there isn’t that much to take in as the Museum is tiny but if you are passing then you should definitely stop by. It is based within the lighthouse which is really pretty and worth going to look at alone.

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Boise Idaho
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6 attraction reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

A tiny but really nice little museum about the history of the California sport. Drop in and get an education through some great old photos

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

Loved the brick! Loved the location! Loved the views!! It was great to watch the surfers!!!! I could get married here!!!

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