Santa Barbara Surfing Museum, Santa Barbara

#20 among attractions in Santa Barbara

Museum, Specialty museum

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Santa Barbara Surfing Museum was a museum to the sport of surfing at 16 1/2 Herlena Avenue in Santa Barbara, California. It was established by Jim O'Mahoney and opened in 1992. The museum's collection included 50 surfboards including redwood and balsa boards designed by board builders including Reynolds Yater, as well as a collection of ukuleles. ()

Established: 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 34°24'48"N, 119°41'17"W

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16 Helena AveWaterfront (Lower State)Santa Barbara 93101-5313 United States

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+1 805-962-9048

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Santa Barbara Surfing Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maritime Museum, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Museum of Contemporary Art.

0.7 miSW
Museum, Children's museum, Specialty museum
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Museum, History museum
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~1180 ftSE
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0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum
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~1840 ftE
Park
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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~960 ftS
Piers and boardwalks, Beach
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Music venue, Nightlife, Spanish colonial revival architecture
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0.4 miSW
34°24'30"N • 119°41'31"W
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Tree
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Amusement ride, Amusement
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Barbara Surfing Museum?

Nearby attractions include West Beach, Santa Barbara (4 min walk), Arlington West, Santa Barbara (4 min walk), Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara (5 min walk), Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara (6 min walk).

How to get to Santa Barbara Surfing Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Barbara Surfing Museum:

Train

Santa Barbara (8 min walk)

Bus

Chapala & Haley • Lines: 5 (14 min walk)
De la Vina & Haley • Lines: 5 (15 min walk)