International Surfing Museum
International Surfing Museum
International Surfing Museum
4
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience International Surfing Museum and nearby attractions
Are you currently on your trip?
Help us find experiences available for you.
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
371 within 3 miles
Attractions
184 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.0
100 reviews
Excellent
44
Very good
33
Average
16
Poor
5
Terrible
2
amisrn1
New Castle, DE39 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We really enjoyed our visit to the surfing museum! The guide was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable of surfing history. A long-time surfer himself, there was no shortage of stories about the world records broken or the famous surfing legends who started the trend. The memorabilia was a nice representation of the sport. While small, there was a lot to captivate the audience. Took us less than an hour to get through and the admission “fee” is simply a donation in the amount of your choice.
Written April 15, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
caltravelgal
Covina, CA389 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
A decent sized museum just around the corner from Main Street in HB, housing an impressive collection of surfboards and historical info on surfing and the most famous surfers. Free admission. Some nice artwork, clothes, etc. for sale. Drop in and support it with a small donation!
Written August 16, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Trail780010
4 contributions
Mar 2022
We walked by and decided to stop in. It was interesting to see the history of surfing and visit with the two volunteers. Lots of different surf boards, photos and interesting things. Visit was about 20 minutes long and donation fee based.
Written April 2, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cassy_Kat
Newport Beach, CA39 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
From little kid days, I grew up in HB. Always and still around the surfer guys ~ from Trestles, LaJolla and to Hawaii; specifically North Shore. This small museum is a must-see, at the very least, once. The folks try to change it up according to a specific surf related interest or agenda. The staff is friendly if necessary or one can browse independently. Personally, I get antsy, as in a little goes a long way. Albeit, my surfer guy friends seem to really like it; as is the real point. And, check out the gift shop, too. One may possibly find an item to purchase. Then, walk down to Duke's for Happy Hour. Have fun!
Written June 25, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stephanie L
Hollywood, CA59 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Small, one-room museum with some interesting artifacts, especially if you are a fan of Eddie Aikau. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Museum is clean, well-lit, and air-conditioned. Has a little gift shop, too. Only costs a couple of bucks to visit - check it out!
Written May 12, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
musicalsnake
Huntington Beach, CA25 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
Lots of interesting history and being in Surf City, there is no better place to get the oceans vibe. This is where surfing lives.
Written December 21, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
taxidriver101
Huntington Beach, CA29 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
Small , intimate, knowledgeable and helpful docents. Fun and unusual fact revealed about the sport of surfing . Loved the vintage boards and pictures of HB.
Written April 21, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Extraordinary546699
1 contribution
Sep 2019
Every timr I've gone there it;s like they think I'm going to steal something or other. And "give your 3 dollars or I won't talk to you or be nice.So yeah I don't like this place.
Written October 23, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dana Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA1,214 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
A cool place that is very small, and thus has very limited displays that are sometimes something less than inspirational.
Written July 31, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
D S
Huntington Beach, CA158 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
I'm a local and I love to visit this place. There is such great information and lively events. The volunteers are wonderful and really keep everything running fantastic. Don't miss going when you visit Huntington Beach!
Written February 17, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Showing results 1-1 of 1
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing