Surf Del Mar
FESTIVAL
Celebrating the Sport and the Culture
Preserving the Stories and the Spirit
SURF DEL MAR is more than a festival—it's a Reunion, decades in the making. It brings together generations of surfers, storytellers, artists, musicians, authors and filmmakers for a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the sport, the culture, the legacy and the surfing history of Del Mar and the surrounding communities.
JOIN US OVER FOUR UNFORGETTABLE DAYS
October 8–11, 2026 – Del Mar, California
Come Be A Part Of The History and The Fun When Surfers Come Together Again
Here's What to Look For
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Listen to the music of Peter Sprague and his group at the Del Mar Plaza, and the legendary Mar Dels at Powerhouse Park
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Catch Some Surfing Flicks: Watch Bruce Brown's legendary film Endless Summer at Powerhouse Park, and a showing of local filmmakers' documentaries about the sport and the people who surf.
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Stroll through a display of surfing artwork created by local artists and students from Del Mar Elementary schools, Earl Warren Middle School and Torrey Pines High School
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Learn about surfing and sustainability, the invaluable work local researchers, top surfers, and surfboard manufacturers are doing to raise awareness of coastal challenges and climate change
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Meet authors who have written about the sport and culture of surfing and have them sign your book at the Surfwriter's Book Fair