Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
Visit the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
The History of HBISM
Natalie Kotsch, founder
FROM BEACHCALIFORNIA.COM: There's been somewhat of a tussle over who's the surfing capital and who lays claim to the best surfing museum in California. We've visited three of them in Calif. and aren't taking sides. With different locations and different names, they all are run by locals who absolutely love the sport of surfing. With that, Huntington Beach takes no exception.
Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum was founded several decades ago by a woman who's never surfed. In fact, Natalie Kotsch (pictured with a rare electric surfboard) came from a spot in Canada where there really wasn't any surfing. She recognized this incredible beach vibe and a welcoming spirit that made her feel happy in Huntington Beach, and she got caught in a fever that snags many who live in beach areas around the globe. You don't have to surf to love watching the sport, said Kotsch. And the over 90% of residents who do not surf agree. Thanks to her efforts, many of the great surfboards and local history have an opportunity to be preserved in a huge, cataloged collection that rotates in the museum. Tourists and locals can visit this surfing museum for a very small fee. Especially popular with surfers from around the globe, they visit the museum to share stories and find out where some of their favorite local surfers are surfing these days.
Surf Scene with PT Townend - Remembering Natalie Kotsch
Membership
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Individual Membership - $50 per year/annually
- HBISM Membership Card
- HBISM T-Shirt
- HBISM Sticker
- HBISM Pin
- 10% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
- e-newstetter
- Notification of all exhibits and more!
- Our deep gratitude for your support
Family Membership - $100 per year/annually
- 2 HBISM Membership Cards
- 2 HBISM T-Shirts
- HBISM Sticker
- HBISM Pin
- HBISM Mug
- 15% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
- e-newstetter
- Notification of all exhibits and more!
- Our deep gratitude for your support
Supporter Membership - $500 per year/annually
- 2 HBISM Membership Cards
- 2 HBISM T-Shirts
- HBISM Sticker
- HBISM Supporter Pin
- HBISM Mug
- 20% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
- Gift Certificate for Downtown restaurant
- e-newstetter
- Special members only events and activities
- Invitations to select special events
- Notification of all exhibits and more!
- Our deep gratitude for your support
Inner Circle Membership - $1,000 per year/annually
- 2 HBISM Membership Cards
- Selection of one coffee table book from our collection
- 2 HBISM T-Shirts
- HBISM Sticker
- HBISM Inner Circle Pin
- 2 HBISM Mugs
- 20% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
- Gift Certificate for Downtown
- e-newstetter
- Special members only events and activities
- VIP admission to select events and exhibit openings
- Notification of all exhibits and more!
- Our deep gratitude for your support
Sustaining Partner Membership - $2,000 per year/annually
- 2 HBISM Membership Cards
- Selection of one coffee table book from our collection
- 2 HBISM T-Shirts
- Unlimited HBISM Stickers
- 2 VIP HBISM Sustaining Partner Pins
- 4 HBISM Mugs
- 20% discount on HBISM purchases (excluding original art) online and in person
- $200 Dukes restaurant Gift Certificate
- Limited edition series art piece
- e-newsletter
- Special members only events and activities
- VIP admission to select events and exhibit openings
- Notification of all exhibits and more!
- Our deep gratitude for your support
By becoming a member you are helping to preserve surfing's heritage. Thank you for making the difference.
HBISM is a 501c3 Organization and your contributions are tax-deductible
EIN-33-025732
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