Santa Cruz Surfing Museum Reviews

Courtesy of Visit Santa Cruz County and Paul Schraub

Key Info

701 W Cliff Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Official Website

Details

Museums Type
Less than 1 hour Time to Spend

3.6

Overall

Scorecard

Value

5.0
Facilities

3.5
Atmosphere

4.0

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The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum overlooks one of the most renowned surfing spots in Santa Cruz – Steamer Lane. Along with historic surfing photographs and boards, the museum features a bevy of surfing memorabilia. Visitors can also purchase souvenirs, such as books, the proceeds of which support the nonprofit museum.

Many travelers say this small museum is worth a short pit stop, and they recommend popping in during a walk on West Cliff Drive. Others suggest building in some time to watch the surfers on Steamer Lane.

The free museum is located inside the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer, except for Wednesdays. During the wintertime, the museum is open daily from noon to 5 p.m., except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information, check out the City of Santa Cruz's website.

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