312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA

Surfing culture is vibrant and alive in O’side! The history surrounding the sport’s lifestyle and uniqueness is spotlighted at none other than Oceanside’s California Surf Museum (CSM)! Since 1986, CSM has worked to preserve iconic surf memorabilia for visitors and locals alike to experience the joy, skill, culture, technique and entertainment of surfing, water sports and the ocean firsthand.

704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA

The museum hosts rotating exhibits in addition to its signature historical timeline of surfboards, Bethany Hamilton’s shark-bitten surfboard and MORE! While the exhibits explore the global influences that contributed to the sport of surfing, the museum also highlights local Oceanside surf stories and athletes. Get a taste of the historic O’side surf scene with the epic throwback photos below archived by CSM Staff Historian Jane Schmauss.

312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA

Oceanside native Phil Edwards, known for his innovative style and finesse on his board, was an iconic surfer whose skill earned him covers of publications like Sports Illustrated and Surfer Magazine.

704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA

Robert Lee “Black Mac” McClendon was a San Diego local who shaped his first boards with balsa wood and eventually progressed to foam and fiberglass. His family is pictured along the Oceanside shoreline with Pacific St. in the background!

312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA

Surfing has ALWAYS been a staple in Oceanside culture! Check out these vintage Oceanside Surfing Club pics taken in the late 1950s.

312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA

Surfing has ALWAYS been a staple in Oceanside culture! Check out these vintage Oceanside Surfing Club pics taken in the late 1950s.