The 805 has a new place of pilgrimage for anyone wishing to learn how our local surf scene came to be. Whether waves are breaking at Rincon or not, locals and visitors alike can now scratch the surf-history itch at the Santa Barbara Surfing Museum (SBSM) within Surf ‘n Wear’s iconic Beach House surf shop on lower State Street. The museum is thanks to the vision and labor of Roger and Grayson Nance, longtime owners of the Beach House. The SBSM’s official grand opening was Sept. 3.
The museum naturally features loads of historic boards going back to the earliest days of local wave-riding, as well as copious memorabilia including historic photographs and personal items of wave pioneers. Also on display: vintage ukuleles, surf magazines, and tons of other surfing artifacts.
Honoring Renny Yater…