Texas Surf Museum - 2/27/15

Today we visited the tiny Texas Surf Museum here in Corpus Christi, TX. It is located at the Water Street Market and is not easily seen from the road (Water Street). Park your car and look for the Woody station wagon in the front of the entrance.

The museum occupies the old surf shop of Pat Magee, a former surfing champion. It opened in 2005 and tells of the surfer culture in South Texas along the Gulf of Mexico.

A full-size 1948 Woody station wagon replica made of foam core (the same material used to make modern surfboards) can be seen near the entrance.

There is a gift store when you enter the museum. The museum is towards the rear of the building.

The museum features vintage surfboards, photos and information about the manufacturers, and numerous surfing champions.

Replica of a surfboard manufacturing garage.

Many photos of surfing legends are displayed.

A wall-sized mural map of all of the surfing locations along the Texas Gulf Coast.

John and I enjoyed learning more about the surfing culture here in Texas. The carefree, surfer lifestyle has always held romantic allure for us both!

If you want to grab a bite to eat of enjoy some cocktails, the Surf Club is located next door.

The museum is free, "just like the waves."

Website:  www.texassurfmuseum.org