The SHACC LAGUNA BEACH GRAND OPENING is Here!
September 18-20, 2026
After more than two decades of dreaming, planning, fundraising, collecting, and building, the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is opening the doors to its new home in the heart of Laguna Beach.
Just steps from Main Beach, SHACC's permanent 14,000-square-foot museum will become home to the world's most comprehensive collection of surfing history and culture, creating an inspiring place where the stories, boards, photographs, films, music, and people that shaped surfing can be preserved and shared for generations to come.
SHACC will host a Grand Opening Weekend, starting on September 18th, 2026, culminating in a Grand Opening Fundraising Gala on September 20th, 2026. Gala tickets are going fast, secure yours today!
Members get 20% OFF Gala Tickets.
Our Mission
The preservation, education, and celebration of surfing’s heritage and cultural impact.
Surfing isn't just a sport; it's an ancient culture that continues to thrive in the modern world. It's a way of life.
At SHACC, we are archiving and preserving the history of surfing while sharing the stoke of the sport. We offer captivating exhibits and interactive experiences that inspire both surfers and non-surfers alike. Your membership supports a world-class facility dedicated to preserving the past, present, and future of surfing. Together, let's keep the spirit of surfing alive!
THE STORY BEHIND THE SURFING HERITAGE & CULTURE CENTER AND ITS LAGUNA BEACH ROOTS
Over the past two decades, SHACC has assembled the world’s most extensive archive of surf history—literature, imagery, art, and, of course, equipment—cementing its reputation as the “Smithsonian of Surf Culture.” Today, that legacy is inspiring a new generation of surf historians.
WHAT’S ON
The newest exhibit on view for a limited time in the SHACC gallery.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wide variety of engaging discussions, presentations, and activities
THE COLLECTION
Discover treasures from the annals of surf history from the gallery & our collections.
WORLD CHAMPIONS
Over twenty boards ridden by former and current world champions are on display.
GUIDED TOURS
Request a guided tour for yourself or your small group led by a SHACC docent.
RESEARCH REQUESTS
A wealth of resources for educational & commercial use are at your fingertips.
IN THE LINEUP
Learn about the latest happenings at the museum and in the surf world on our blog.
OUR SWAG
Shop our brand new SHACC products for yourself or as a gift.
DONATIONS
Your contribution today preserves surfing's heritage tomorrow.
I’d like to become a member
Check out our enticing benefits and choose the membership that suits you best.
Thank you to our Distinguished Circle Honorees for all their support.
SHACC Distinguished Circles honor donors have contributed a one-time or cumulative lifetime donation of significant monetary or material value. Their names and circle designations are featured in the SHACC lobby and on this website.
