The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:40
The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
HUNTINGTON BEACH INTERNATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM
HBISM Store
HBISM Store
Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
The International Surfing Museum, located at
411 Olive Avenue is closed through mid-July 2026.
We are preparing for our Grand Opening at our new location on the 5
th
Block at 525 Main Street.
When we open in mid-July come see our new exhibit installation “World Surfing League – 50 Years of Professional Surfing”.
Stay tuned for details.
We are currently offering group tours at the
411 Olive Avenue location.
Please contact us via email at
internationalsurfmuseumhb@gmail.com
NEWS REGARDING OUR MOVE AND NEW LOCATION
Visit the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
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Natalie Kotsch, founder
FROM BEACHCALIFORNIA.COM:
There's been somewhat of a tussle over who's the surfing capital and who lays claim to the best surfing museum in California. We've visited three of them in Calif. and aren't taking sides. With different locations and different names, they all are run by locals who absolutely love the sport of surfing. With that, Huntington Beach takes no exception.
Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum was founded several decades ago by a woman who's never surfed. In fact, Natalie Kotsch (pictured with a rare electric surfboard) came from a spot in Canada where there really wasn't any surfing. She recognized this incredible beach vibe and a welcoming spirit that made her feel happy in Huntington Beach, and she got caught in a fever that snags many who live in beach areas around the globe. You don't have to surf to love watching the sport, said Kotsch. And the over 90% of residents who do not surf agree. Thanks to her efforts, many of the great surfboards and local history have an opportunity to be preserved in a huge, cataloged collection that rotates in the museum. Tourists and locals can visit this surfing museum for a very small fee. Especially popular with surfers from around the globe, they visit the museum to share stories and find out where some of their favorite local surfers are surfing these days.
Surf Scene with PT Townend - Remembering Natalie Kotsch
Membership
Become a HBISM Member HERE
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Individual Membership - $50 per year/annually
HBISM Membership Card
HBISM T-Shirt
HBISM Sticker
HBISM Pin
10% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
e-newstetter
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
Family Membership - $100 per year/annually
2 HBISM Membership Cards
2 HBISM T-Shirts
HBISM Sticker
HBISM Pin
HBISM Mug
15% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
e-newstetter
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
Supporter Membership - $500 per year/annually
2 HBISM Membership Cards
2 HBISM T-Shirts
HBISM Sticker
HBISM Supporter Pin
HBISM Mug
20% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
Gift Certificate for Downtown restaurant
e-newstetter
Special members only events and activities
Invitations to select special events
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
Inner Circle Membership - $1,000 per year/annually
2 HBISM Membership Cards
Selection of one coffee table book from our collection
2 HBISM T-Shirts
HBISM Sticker
HBISM Inner Circle Pin
2 HBISM Mugs
20% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
Gift Certificate for Downtown
e-newstetter
Special members only events and activities
VIP admission to select events and exhibit openings
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
Sustaining Partner Membership - $2,000 per year/annually
2 HBISM Membership Cards
Selection of one coffee table book from our collection
2 HBISM T-Shirts
Unlimited HBISM Stickers
2 VIP HBISM Sustaining Partner Pins
4 HBISM Mugs
20% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
$200 Dukes restaurant Gift Certificate
Limited edition series art piece
e-newsletter
Special members only events and activities
VIP admission to select events and exhibit openings
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
By becoming a member you are helping to preserve surfing's heritage. Thank you for making the difference.
HBISM is a 501c3 Organization and your contributions are tax-deductible
EIN-33-025732
Watch the Downtown BID spotlight video:
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Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you. Call us now at
714-960-3483
or send a message using the form below we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Thank you for contacting us.
We will get back to you as soon as possible
Oops, there was an error sending your message.
Please try again later
Museum closed for the winter - January & February 2026
Please contact us at:
internationalsurfmuseumhb@gmail.com
if you have questions or would like a group tours while closed.
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
International Surfing Museum
411 Olive Avenue
Huntington Beach, Ca 92648
corner of Olive & 5th
in downtown Surf City, USA
714-960-3483
© 2026
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HUNTINGTON BEACH INTERNATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM
HBISM Store
HBISM Store
Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
The International Surfing Museum, located at
411 Olive Avenue is closed through mid-July 2026.
We are preparing for our Grand Opening at our new location on the 5
th
Block at 525 Main Street.
When we open in mid-July come see our new exhibit installation “World Surfing League – 50 Years of Professional Surfing”.
Stay tuned for details.
We are currently offering group tours at the
411 Olive Avenue location.
Please contact us via email at
internationalsurfmuseumhb@gmail.com
NEWS REGARDING OUR MOVE AND NEW LOCATION
Visit the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
Slide title
EVENTS
Button
Slide title
EXHIBITS
Button
Slide title
PRESS
Button
The History of HBISM
Slide title
Write your caption here
Button
Slide title
Write your caption here
Button
Natalie Kotsch, founder
FROM BEACHCALIFORNIA.COM:
There's been somewhat of a tussle over who's the surfing capital and who lays claim to the best surfing museum in California. We've visited three of them in Calif. and aren't taking sides. With different locations and different names, they all are run by locals who absolutely love the sport of surfing. With that, Huntington Beach takes no exception.
Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum was founded several decades ago by a woman who's never surfed. In fact, Natalie Kotsch (pictured with a rare electric surfboard) came from a spot in Canada where there really wasn't any surfing. She recognized this incredible beach vibe and a welcoming spirit that made her feel happy in Huntington Beach, and she got caught in a fever that snags many who live in beach areas around the globe. You don't have to surf to love watching the sport, said Kotsch. And the over 90% of residents who do not surf agree. Thanks to her efforts, many of the great surfboards and local history have an opportunity to be preserved in a huge, cataloged collection that rotates in the museum. Tourists and locals can visit this surfing museum for a very small fee. Especially popular with surfers from around the globe, they visit the museum to share stories and find out where some of their favorite local surfers are surfing these days.
Surf Scene with PT Townend - Remembering Natalie Kotsch
Membership
Become a HBISM Member HERE
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Individual Membership - $50 per year/annually
HBISM Membership Card
HBISM T-Shirt
HBISM Sticker
HBISM Pin
10% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
e-newstetter
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
Family Membership - $100 per year/annually
2 HBISM Membership Cards
2 HBISM T-Shirts
HBISM Sticker
HBISM Pin
HBISM Mug
15% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
e-newstetter
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
Supporter Membership - $500 per year/annually
2 HBISM Membership Cards
2 HBISM T-Shirts
HBISM Sticker
HBISM Supporter Pin
HBISM Mug
20% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
Gift Certificate for Downtown restaurant
e-newstetter
Special members only events and activities
Invitations to select special events
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
Inner Circle Membership - $1,000 per year/annually
2 HBISM Membership Cards
Selection of one coffee table book from our collection
2 HBISM T-Shirts
HBISM Sticker
HBISM Inner Circle Pin
2 HBISM Mugs
20% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
Gift Certificate for Downtown
e-newstetter
Special members only events and activities
VIP admission to select events and exhibit openings
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
Sustaining Partner Membership - $2,000 per year/annually
2 HBISM Membership Cards
Selection of one coffee table book from our collection
2 HBISM T-Shirts
Unlimited HBISM Stickers
2 VIP HBISM Sustaining Partner Pins
4 HBISM Mugs
20% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
$200 Dukes restaurant Gift Certificate
Limited edition series art piece
e-newsletter
Special members only events and activities
VIP admission to select events and exhibit openings
Notification of all exhibits and more!
Our deep gratitude for your support
By becoming a member you are helping to preserve surfing's heritage. Thank you for making the difference.
HBISM is a 501c3 Organization and your contributions are tax-deductible
EIN-33-025732
Watch the Downtown BID spotlight video:
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you. Call us now at
714-960-3483
or send a message using the form below we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Thank you for contacting us.
We will get back to you as soon as possible
Oops, there was an error sending your message.
Please try again later
Museum closed for the winter - January & February 2026
Please contact us at:
internationalsurfmuseumhb@gmail.com
if you have questions or would like a group tours while closed.
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
International Surfing Museum
411 Olive Avenue
Huntington Beach, Ca 92648
corner of Olive & 5th
in downtown Surf City, USA
714-960-3483
© 2026
All Rights Reserved | HBISM
Privacy Policy
|
Accessibility
Stat
ement
|
Terms & Conditions
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