Surf Del Mar Festival brings free arts and coastal history events to downtown Del Mar

The Del Mar Historical Society is hosting the four-day Surf Del Mar Festival from October 8 through October 11 across several downtown Del Mar venues. The program features surfing figures, artists, musicians, historians, and environmental advocates participating in free public activities spread between Del Mar Plaza, St. Peter's Parish Hall, L'Auberge Hotel, and Powerhouse Park.

Scheduled activities include the Surfing and Sustainability Climate Symposium, an Art Walk, the Surfwriters' Book Fair, a Woody Wagon Parade, and the Women on Waves speaking engagement. The lineup also incorporates a film screening of "Bustin' Down the Door" paired with a question-and-answer session featuring Shaun Tomson, a public picnic and outdoor showing of Bruce Brown's "The Endless Summer" at Powerhouse Park, and a book signing by surf photographer Jeff Devine for his publication "Divine Surf!" at L'Auberge Hotel. In addition, the festival includes a formal tribute to entrepreneur and athlete Don Hansen. All components of the festival schedule are open to the public without charge.