Oceanside highlight
California Surf Museum
Founded in 1986 and located at 312 Pier View Way in Oceanside, the museum preserves surfing history and welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually.
The California Surf Museum opened its doors in 1986 and has been a fixture of Oceanside's cultural identity for nearly four decades. Located at 312 Pier View Way overlooking the waterfront, the museum draws tens of thousands of visitors each year from more than 40 nations. It houses an extensive collection of surfboards, photographs, artifacts and memorabilia that chronicle the history and evolution of surfing from its origins to the modern era.
The museum's exhibits go far beyond equipment; they tell the stories of legendary surfers, track the development of board design and construction, and explore surfing's place in California culture and beyond. The museum offers educational programs, film premieres, book signings, lectures and live music events for both members and the general public. Current exhibitions highlight themes like the role of Hawaiian royalty in introducing surfing to the world, connecting the sport to its deepest cultural roots.
For Oceanside families with children and teenagers, the museum is a gathering place where people learn together and build memories. Those traditions—a school field trip, a Saturday outing with the family, a first understanding of a sport that defines the region—are the experiences that matter most in life. Term life insurance sized to your household covers the years when these traditions are being built, ensuring that the people who share them are protected if something happens to you.