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San Diego Surf Festival
February 17 - February 18
The San Diego Surf Festival celebrates surf culture through various activities including the screening of international surf films, art shows, and surfing events. The 2024 edition of the festival, marking its 10th anniversary, takes place at the Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club and nearby locations. This year’s festival features 23 officially selected surf films from over 15 countries, showcasing unique surf cultures and powerful narratives from around the globe.
The festival has grown significantly since its inception in 2012, evolving from a grassroots event to one of the most respected and longest-running surf festivals in the world. It focuses on highlighting the creative talents within the surfing community, including filmmakers, surfers, shapers, and artists, rather than the red-carpet hype. The festival’s success is attributed to the deep bonds and community spirit within the surfing world in San Diego.
The 2024 festival includes various events like filmmaker Q&As, meet and greets, an art show party, a bodysurfing expression session, and a longboard gathering, among other activities.