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Oceanside, California: California Surf Museum: Shark-Chomped Board

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California Surf Museum

Address:
312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA
Directions:
Pier View Way just east of N Cleveland St.
Hours:
Daily 10-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
760-721-6876
Admission:
Adults $5.
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California Surf Museum: Shark-Chomped Board

Trace the history of surfboards, and see the shark-chomped board of "Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton, who lost an arm in a 2001 Hawaii attack.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [08/03/2012]

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Bethany's bathing suit and surfboard.

California Surf Museum: Shark-Chomped Board

Quick museum to tour. Currently has a Surfing During Vietnam Conflict exhibition. There's an enclosed patio outside with a large, fun mural. Exhibits and explains different types of boards and how they're made.

[Miss Erin, 06/26/2017]

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Mai Tai Moai, Encinitas, CA - 12 mi.

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