“Temples of Stoke” – The Expanded California Edition
Starting up north in San Francisco, come join us as we take a trip down the coast and visit California’s iconic surf shops, most still in operation and some “in memoriam.” It’s an ongoing project — over time we’ll continue to add shops as...
60 Years of Bing: A Reflection
DATES: July 13-28: 60 Years of Bing: A Reflection EXHIBIT DETAILS: The 60 Years of Bing exhibit opens July 13 and runs through July 28 at the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center in San Clemente, CA, home of the world’s most important and authoritative archive of...
Temples of Stoke: A Celebration of Surf Shops
SHACC Presents
TEMPLES OF STOKE
A Celebration of Surf Shop Culture
For well over half a century surf shops have served as the de facto gathering place for surfers. Not only a place to buy a new board or pick up some surf wax, almost immediately they became cultural hubs where the latest news from up and down the coast was readily available. Stories could be swapped, hijinks could be perpetrated, and the bonds of a tight-knit community were further strengthened. Today, with the proliferation of online shopping and the decline of the “brick and mortar” retail experience, it’s not surprising that the significance of surf shops has been somewhat diminished, but they’re vital pillars in the surf culture and their impact and significance continue to burn bright. In celebration of all that is great about our beloved surf shops, this exhibit will allow some of the most renowned and established shops from up and down the West Coast to showcase their own individual histories and the impacts they had in their respective communities.
Go Faster! Exhibit
Dedicated to the art of high-velocity surfing, SHACC’s current exhibit focuses on the talents and contributions of surfers, shapers and designers George Greenough, Bob McTavish. Dick Brewer, and the Edge Board crew. From the Shortboard Revolution, to Greenough’s Spoon, to the down-railer, up to the modern-day craft the men continue to build, their collective body of work has changed the way we all ride waves today. Also featuring insights and artifacts from test pilots of the era, including Nat Young, Gerry Lopez, Reno Abellira and others, for those that feel the need for speed when they’re in the water.