SURF DEL MAR is presented by the Del Mar Historical Society as part of its ongoing mission to preserve and celebrate the history and culture of our unique seaside community, and especially to honor the many people who have helped shape the culture and spirit of surfing over the years. At the heart of the festival is a multi-generational Surfers Reunion, bringing together people who rode Del Mar's waves in the 1950s and 60s—and even earlier— alongside today's surfers and the next generations to follow.
ABOUT SURF DEL MAR:
Celebrate the waves, the culture, and the spirit of Del Mar.
SURF DEL MAR brings together many aspects of surf culture in one vibrant, festive event:
Surfers Reunion
Celebrating decades of Del Mar surf history
The Mar Dels
Concerts
With the Mar Dels and Peter Sprague
Film Festival
Showcasing the classic Endless Summer and the debut of a Jim Lischer film on Del Mar surfers over the years
Surfwriter's Book Fair
Featuring authors and publications dedicated to surfing
Art Walk
Highlighting local artists and student artwork from Del Mar schools
Surfing and Sustainability
Climate Change Symposium exploring how surfers and coastal communities like Del Mar are responding to changing oceans and shorelines
ALL EVENTS WILL BE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, WELCOMING RESIDENTS, VISITORS, SURFERS, FAMILIES AND ANYONE WHO SHARES A LOVE OF THE OCEAN
HONORING THE PAST—INSPIRING THE FUTURE
By bringing together stories, art, film science and shared memories, SURF DEL MAR honors the pioneers who helped shape surf culture while inspiring future generations to care for the coast, the ocean, and the traditions that grew from them.