EXPLORE, ENLIGHTEN, CELEBRATE
MISSION & VISION
SHACC exists at the intersection of surfing’s past, present and future. Our mission is to preserve, promote, and present surfing’s heritage and cultural impact.
We celebrate what it means to be a surfer and why surfing has captured hearts and minds since the first time someone rode a wave.
SHACC was founded in 1999 thanks to the combined efforts of Dick Metz, Spencer Croul, and our founding partners who committed the first funds. This lineup of legends has grown the museum into a world-class cultural institute complete with over 500,000 objects, images, and ephemera celebrating all things surf.
In 2005 the museum opened its permanent location in San Clemente, where it continues to enlighten & entertain visitors from all around the world.
WHO WE ARE
Each year SHACC is host to dozens of exhibits, events, speakers, & celebrations that encourage all generations to explore the rich history of surfing. We proudly offer free admission to our main gallery and provide our members with free or discounted admission to special events.
The majority of our collection consists of objects and photographic works donated by our generous founders, patrons, and collaboartors. SHACC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a member organization of the AAM, NARM, and CAM museum associations.
WHAT WE DO
LEARN MORE
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LOCATION
110 Calle Iglesia
San Clemente, CA 92672
info@surfingheritage.org
(949) 388-0313
HOURS
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Closed on all federal & major holidays
All other closures announced on website & socials
TOURS
Self-guided tours of the SHACC gallery are available during regular operating hours and are free to the public.
Guided tours led by a SHACC docent are available via appointment for a small fee. -
OBJECT COLLECTION
The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is home to one of the most comprehensive and significant collections of surfboards and surfing memorabilia in the world. Selections from the SHACC collection can be viewed at our eMuseum portal, complete with images, descriptions, and recollections from our curators. Certain objects are available for Outgoing Loan to other museums & cultural instituions.INSTITUTIONAL COLLECTION
The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is proud to produce oral histories, documents, and other archives in line with its mission to preserve and promote surfing culture. The SHACC Institutional Collection is home to works created by the museum and its educational partners.EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
SHACC curators & docents present surfing history in an engaging and dynamic way through tours through our main gallery. In order to inquire about educational resources for scholarly or commercial use, please Contact Us. -
MEMBERSHIP & GIVING
The best way to protect surfing's heritage in the future is by contributing to its preservation today. Explore our Membership options and consider SHACC in your tax-deductible charitable donation plans.VOLUNTEERING
SHACC relies on the generosity & support of our volunteer team to provide world-class service to our patrons and guests. If you are interested in volunteering at SHACC, please Contact Us.INTERNSHIPS
SHACC offers for-credit internships to undergraduate and graduate college students studying museum and library sciences, history, archiving, conservatorship, and other related fields. If you are a local or remote student seeking an internship, please Contact Us. -
RESEARCH AT OUR ARCHIVES
Selections from the SHACC Library and Archives are available to the public upon request. Learn More before requesting an in-person appointment.
COMMERCIAL INQUIRIES
In order to license certain photographic materials from our collection for commercial or educational use, please Contact Us.