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Our Supporters are Unique!
One of our "Benefactor Circle Level" supporters recently sent us this photo taken in their yard in Wyoming. For the sake of the moose, the "toreador" shall remain unnamed. We blurred the photo for the...
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Early Rick Griffin artwork on display
Rick Griffin (1944-1991) first reveled in the art and politics of the counterculture as a surfer. A teenager in Southern California during the late 1950s and early 1960s, he developed the seminal...
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Travel the World with SHACC Founder, Dick Metz
Surfing Heritage Founder, Dick Metz has lived an amazing, exciting, and charmed life! Aside from establishing one of the greatest historical surfing institutions in the world, Metz had a hand in...
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A Young Older Ho
There are surfing families and then there are dynasties. The Ho clan definitely falls into the later category. This generation is familiar with Coco Ho and her older brother Mason but before they were...
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SHACC Upcoming Events
Things are getting busy around here! Here's a list of some upcoming events, more details to follow soon.Please join us this Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29 at Doheny State Park for this...
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Surfer's Choice
So Donald Takayama could shape wicked boards, ride the tip like it's nobody's business, and was such a wicked BBQer, that he and Syd decided to produce and market their own marinades! Here are some...
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A Simmons Slot made by Greg & Jed Noll
The original Bob Simmons Slot boards are among the most rare and sought-after collectible surfboards. There are only a few in existence, one belonging to the Meistrell family and that is the one this...
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But Where's Goofy?
Another Gem from the Takayama Family collection, now on display at the SHACC. Two legends that left too soon—Miklos Sandor Dora and Donald Moke Takayama. Mickey (Miki) and Donald. Photo by Michael...
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Wooden Paddleboard Donated
Amaro Lozano's uncle Claudio Acevedo had this paddleboard for over 40 years. Amaro's wife told him the board needed to go, so rather than chop it up for firewood, Amaro decided Surfing Heritage would...
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1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational
This shot was taken at the first annual Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surf Contest which began in 1965 and was held at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu (it was later replaced by the Billabong Pro...
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Rare Surf Shirt on Offer
This is an extremely rare and possibly one-of-a-kind surf shirt in mint condition from the early 1960s. At the height of the surf collecting craze, it was valued at nearly $20k by Aloha Shirt collector...
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SHF Visitors
We get a wide range of visitors on any given day. Local groms, legends, pros, and a fair number from foreign lands.Johan Dryselius and Jako Ahlstedt came all the way from Sweden. photo: Linda...
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The Oldest Surf Contest Still Running
The Brooks St. Surfing Classic was started in 1955 in Laguna Beach, Ca. It is the oldest continuing surf contest in the world. Last year in 2012they celebrated the 50th running of the contest. This is...
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Mick Fanning, 2013 World Champ!
photo: Sharon MarshallMick Fanning, 2013 World Champ. This tribute is a little over due, but as they say, “better late than something or other.” Mick only won 1 event during the 2013 season (Quik Pro...
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Dora's Bruce Jones Board
This is a late-'70s Bruce Jones, 7'8.5" rounded diamondtail that was owned and ridden by Miki in Europe. It was donated by Miki's girlfriend, Cece, along with a similar period board that was shaped by...
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"Murph the Surf" and his "Parole Board"
East Coast Legends Jack Murphy and Dick Catri. Photo: Sharon MarshallJack Roland Murphyor "Murph the Surf" (or "Murf the Surf") (born 1938) is a surfing champion, musician, author, artist, and...
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SAVE THE DATE: 50th Anniversary Celebration for The Endless Summer
The Endless Summer 50th Anniversary CelebrationA Fundraiser for SHACCSaturday · May 3rd, 2014at the Hilton Waterfront Beach ResortHuntington Beach · Californiaspecial guests include:Bruce Brown ·...
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Bing Exhibit
Opening Event Saturday March 8, 2014 Bing Copeland began surfing in 1949, at age 13, at the Manhattan Beach pier with his friend Greg Noll, who was a bait boy on the end of the pier. Bing and Greg were...
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Those who leave to soon...
Natalie Kotsch never surfed, but she was one of surfing's biggest supporters. She and co-founder, Ann Beasley both shared a love for the ocean and for their home town of Huntington Beach. They opened...
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Tubesteak's Surfboard
Terry "Tubesteak" Tracy (1935-2012)Along with Miki Dora, Terry "Tubesteak" Tracy reigned supreme at Malibu in the 1950s and into the early 60s, until the lifestyle they helped to create got too popular...
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