In many respects, surfing has not changed in a thousand years. The first Westerner to see and document surfing was Captain James Cook during his voyage to Hawaii in 1778. Nearly two centuries later, surfing belonged to Gidget and Hollywood, but a lot happened along the way. From Duke Kahanamoku to the surf music phenomenon, this museum in Oceanside, California captures the history and unique spirit of surfing.

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