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SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition

WHEN: June 13, 2026, 9am-5:30pm

WHERE: Linda Mar Beach Pacifica, California

WHAT: A queer beach extravaganza! There will be abundance- a surf showcase, art, drag, party waves, relays, music, indigequeer drumming ,

SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition WHEN: June 13, 2026, 9am-5:30pm WHERE: Linda Mar Beach Pacifica, California WHAT: A queer beach extravaganza! There will be abundance- a surf showcase, art, drag, party waves, relays, music, indigequeer drumming , skating + ocean magic. Featuring: Indigequeer Drum Medicine @wakanwiyadrum Surf MCs + Drag Show @muddthetwospirit @thatsomajor @eveswallows @glamputee SWITCH ART 🎨: @chellaman Limited edition Tshirts available at event. ACCESSIBILITY: This event is free. ASL provided. Single stall restrooms at the parking lot. SWITCH PRE PARTY: Friday 6-9pm @mothership SKATE AFTER PARTY: Sat 5:30-8:30 ish @oshabrownbear @wavvelength @amycaron TACOS by: @xicanosb Vegan Mushroom Tacos & Seamoss Agua Frescas “Taquero Honguero” Food is medicine! This event is made possible through the Arts in Cal Parks grant through Parks California. Registration link for surfers + voyeurs in bio. Beach magic soon❤️💦

SWITCH QUEER SKATE AFTER PARTY

WHERE: Pacifica SkatePark at Crespi Drive

WHEN: Saturday June 13th, 5:30-8:30pm

WHAT: Free for all skate sesh- skate party lines, skate limbo, tricks, tacos

WHO: skaters of all levels welcome, BYO skate gear. Mus

SWITCH QUEER SKATE AFTER PARTY WHERE: Pacifica SkatePark at Crespi Drive WHEN: Saturday June 13th, 5:30-8:30pm WHAT: Free for all skate sesh- skate party lines, skate limbo, tricks, tacos WHO: skaters of all levels welcome, BYO skate gear. Must be independent, no lessons provided. Non binary, queer and trans always. Hosted by: @oshabrownbear @wavvelengthz Featured Lurker: @amycaron PRIZES: @thereskateboards decks + shirt giveaways! Vegan Mushroom Tacos & Seamoss Agua Frescas by @xicanosb aka “Taquero Honguero” Pom poms will defs be present all day.🛹💨

SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition Pre Party

WHEN: June 12th, Friday 6-9pm

WHERE: Mothership Bar
Mission District, San Francisco
Outdoors, back patio.

WHAT: Mix + mingle w surfers + voyeurs before SWITCH.
Merch will be there, get first dibs!

Al

SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition Pre Party WHEN: June 12th, Friday 6-9pm WHERE: Mothership Bar Mission District, San Francisco Outdoors, back patio. WHAT: Mix + mingle w surfers + voyeurs before SWITCH. Merch will be there, get first dibs! All queers welcome: Come meet the surfers! Can’t make SWITCH, get a lil taste. Feeling some nerves, come make friends! Want more SWITCH, come thru! Waves together so soon!❤️💦

SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition Saturday, June 13th Lindamar, Pacifica ASL Interpretation 12:30-5pm Tell your friends! ✋: @aikoish

SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition

WHEN: June 13, 2026, 9am-5:30pm

WHERE: Linda Mar Beach Pacifica, California

WHAT: A queer beach extravaganza! There will be abundance- a surf showcase, art, drag, party waves, relays, music, indigequeer drumming ,

SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition WHEN: June 13, 2026, 9am-5:30pm WHERE: Linda Mar Beach Pacifica, California WHAT: A queer beach extravaganza! There will be abundance- a surf showcase, art, drag, party waves, relays, music, indigequeer drumming , skating + ocean magic. Featuring: Indigequeer Drum Medicine @wakanwiyadrum Surf MCs + Drag Show @muddthetwospirit @thatsomajor @eveswallows @glamputee SWITCH ART 🎨: @chellaman Limited edition Tshirts available at event. ACCESSIBILITY: This event is free. ASL provided. Single stall restrooms at the parking lot. SWITCH PRE PARTY: Friday 6-9pm @mothership SKATE AFTER PARTY: Sat 5:30-8:30 ish @oshabrownbear TACOS by: @xicanosb This event is made possible through the Arts in Cal Parks grant through Parks California. Registration link for surfers + voyeurs in bio. Beach magic soon❤️💦

SAN O QUEER SURF CAMP

WHEN: mon july 20-fri july 24

WHAT: Surf sessions with a focus on surf progression, including surf talks, coaching, video review and analysis in queer community.
Plant Based Meals.

WHO: Trans, non binary, queer space.
This c

SAN O QUEER SURF CAMP WHEN: mon july 20-fri july 24 WHAT: Surf sessions with a focus on surf progression, including surf talks, coaching, video review and analysis in queer community. Plant Based Meals. WHO: Trans, non binary, queer space. This camp is Geared toward intermediate surfers- advanced beginners to pro surfers welcome. Must be independent in the water, no beginner lessons provided. BYO camp + surf gear. WHERE: San Onofre, California. Located at campground, 1 hr north of San Diego, 1.5 hr south of LA Sliding scale pricing. Registration open now! Link in bio. 🌀🤹‍♀️❤️💦📹

QUEER ART SPLASH

WHAT: A queer, ocean, art event, featuring drag performances, an art workshop and ocean play and expression. 

WHEN: Saturdays,
May 23 + May 30th
4pm-sunset

WHERE: Hare Creek Beach, Mendocino County

WHO: Presented by Queer

QUEER ART SPLASH WHAT: A queer, ocean, art event, featuring drag performances, an art workshop and ocean play and expression. WHEN: Saturdays, May 23 + May 30th 4pm-sunset WHERE: Hare Creek Beach, Mendocino County WHO: Presented by Queer Surf, this event centers non-binary, queer and transgender community, and is open to the public. Queer curious and queer accomplices are welcome. SCHEDULE: 4pm SPLASH: Surf, swim, plunge, picnic, read, nap, mingle, bird watch  5:30pm- ART WORKSHOP •May 23rd- Indigequeer Ocean Drum Medicine with @wakanwiyadrum •May 30th- Make medicinal shrub with @sookram_chantelle  7pm DRAG SHOW! Sunset seaside queer performance art starring Queer Surf + local talent! •May 23rd- Host: @eveswallows Performers: @The_homo_pomo @manyhands_lightwerk @michellynstarrofficial Queer Tango  •May 30th- Host: @thatsomajor Performers: @The_homo_pomo @missbea_haven @shehaslayers ACCESSIBILITY: This event is free. From the north, take the Hare Creek Trail maintained by Mendocino Land Trust, it is a dirt beach path with switch backs. This event is made possible through the Arts in Cal Parks grant through Parks California. ADDITIONAL 2026 EVENT DATES AND LOCATIONS- * Pacifica -June 13th * Los Angeles- July 26th * Half Moon Bay -August 29th, September 26th 🎨: @shesanargonaut Solange Aguilar, Indigiqueer Art Babe, Poet, Zinemaker. Come splash around in community!❤️💦 RSVP at link in bio!

QUEER SURF TOGETHER
LA
WHEN: Sunday Apr 26th 8:30-11:30am

WHERE: LA, RSVP for exact location.

WHO: Non binary, queer, trans always.

WHAT: A queer beach gathering to surf, boogie, wade, swim, long board, short board, surf mat, paipo, hand plane,

QUEER SURF TOGETHER LA WHEN: Sunday Apr 26th 8:30-11:30am WHERE: LA, RSVP for exact location. WHO: Non binary, queer, trans always. WHAT: A queer beach gathering to surf, boogie, wade, swim, long board, short board, surf mat, paipo, hand plane, body surf, skim board, float, splash, play! All levels welcome, Please be independent in the water + BYO gear. Gentle reminder: no lessons provided. LA, Can’t make it this time, Catch the next one. Sunday May 31st 9am-12noon Sunday August 23 9-12noon Saturday September 26th 12noon-3pm Coordinate a carpool in our LA Signal thread. Let us know you’re coming, RSVP link in bio under Surf Together for exact location. Party Waves soon. 🔻💦

Sassafras! 💫🍑💫

SUMMER SURF SERIES
An immersive queer surf lesson experience

WHAT The Summer Surf Series Cohort is a consistent, immersive surf lesson series to jump start and sustain your surfing journey.  This blended in-person and virtual format offers ampl

SUMMER SURF SERIES An immersive queer surf lesson experience WHAT The Summer Surf Series Cohort is a consistent, immersive surf lesson series to jump start and sustain your surfing journey. This blended in-person and virtual format offers ample water time with hands-on instruction, while also deepening understanding of all aspects of surfing, from board types, to wave formation, surf reports to reading waves. Cohorts of 8-12 people meet in person and virtually every other week throughout both June and July. * Cohort A will meet every other Saturday in person, and every other Wednesday online. * Cohort B will meet in person every other Sunday, and online every other Wednesday. * Three hours of instruction and practice every other weekend for two months * 1.5-2 hours virtual instruction on a week day every other week for two months * See the schedule at link in bio WHY  • Learn how to surf! Grow a deep and long lasting understanding of and connection to the ocean  • Make new friends! Join a cohort of 8 to 12 queer and trans beginner wave riders who will become your new surf buds:)  • Connect to a vast and growing community of inclusive queer and trans ocean lovers  • Transition to the surfer bae you’ve always known yourself to be;) LOCATION This is a blended in-person and virtual course. In person sessions held at Lindamar, Pacifica or Princeton Jetty Half Moon Bay. Virtual sessions held on Google Meet. Location subject to change depending on surf conditions. TIMING Weekend lessons last 3 hours and are scheduled around the tide, wind and weather. Virtual weekday lessons are every other Wednesday for 1.5-2 hours in the evening starting at 6:30pm. ACCESSIBILITY  • No prior ocean experience needed  • Rideshare sheet made to coordinate carpools  • Locations accessible by Samtrans public bus  • Locations have restrooms • Sliding scale, payment plans available REGISTRATION More info and sign up in bio Waves Together soon❤️💦

SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition

WHEN: June 13, 2026

WHERE: Linda Mar Beach Pacifica, California

WHAT: A queer beach extravaganza! There will be abundance- a surf showcase, art, drag, party waves, relays, music, activism, skating + ocean magic.

SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition WHEN: June 13, 2026 WHERE: Linda Mar Beach Pacifica, California WHAT: A queer beach extravaganza! There will be abundance- a surf showcase, art, drag, party waves, relays, music, activism, skating + ocean magic. Featuring: SWITCH ART by: @chellaman Limited edition Tshirts ACCESSIBILITY: This event is free. ASL provided. Single stall restrooms at the parking lot. This event is made possible through the Arts in Cal Parks grant through Parks California. Schedule coming soon. Registration link for surfers + voyeurs in bio. Beach magic soon❤️💦

bye bye winter we miss u already💋 🏄: @sameshirtdiffday 📹: @queersurf

BEACH, PLEASE!
a queer art splash

WHAT: A queer, ocean, art event, featuring drag performances, an art workshop and ocean play and expression. 

WHEN: Saturdays,
Apr 25th + May 2nd
3pm-sunset

WHERE: Pismo Beach, on the beach at the end of

BEACH, PLEASE! a queer art splash WHAT: A queer, ocean, art event, featuring drag performances, an art workshop and ocean play and expression. WHEN: Saturdays, Apr 25th + May 2nd 3pm-sunset WHERE: Pismo Beach, on the beach at the end of Park Ave WHO: Presented by Queer Surf, this event centers non-binary, queer and transgender community, and is open to the public. Queer curious and queer accomplices are welcome. SCHEDULE: 3pm SPLASH: Surf, swim, plunge, picnic, read, nap, mingle, bird watch  5pm- ART WORKSHOP •Apr 25th- Make necklace cordage with @existtoresist •May 2nd- Indigequeer Ocean Drum Medicine with @wakanwiyadrum  6:30 DRAG SHOW! Sunset seaside queer performance art starring Queer Surf + local talent!   •Apr 25th- Host: @eveswallows Performers: @yvessaintcroissant @travesdee @carbon_bard  •May 2nd- Host: @muddthetwospirit Performers: @cheetahbiscotti @juicy_cw @thejojogogo ACCESSIBILITY: This event is free. Free public parking and gendered restrooms at the parking lot. This event is made possible through the Arts in Cal Parks grant through Parks California. ADDITIONAL 2026 EVENT DATES AND LOCATIONS- * Mendocino -May 23rd & 30th * Pacifica -June 13th * Half Moon Bay -August 29th, September 26th, October 24th 🎨: @shesanargonaut Solange Aguilar, Indigiqueer Art Babe, Poet, Zinemaker. Come splash around in community!❤️💦 RSVP at link in bio!

QUEER SURF LA
WHAT: Surf Together! Ocean wave play- boogie, body surf, wade, swim, long board, short board, surf mat, paipo, hand plane, skim board, float, splash, picnic, dance + be gay!

WHEN:
mar 28
apr 26
may 31
aug 23
sept 26

WHO: Non binary,

QUEER SURF LA WHAT: Surf Together! Ocean wave play- boogie, body surf, wade, swim, long board, short board, surf mat, paipo, hand plane, skim board, float, splash, picnic, dance + be gay! WHEN: mar 28 apr 26 may 31 aug 23 sept 26 WHO: Non binary, queer, trans always. All bodies, all boards encouraged. Please be independent in the water + BYO gear. WHERE: RSVP for location. Meeting spot is 15 min walk from paid parking lot. RSVP link in bio. Waves together soon. 🔻💦

MENDO QUEER SURF CAMPS

WHEN: 2 wknd options
Fri May 22-Mon May 25 AND
Thurs May 28-Sun May 31

WHAT: Surf sessions, tips and talks.
Hot tub, goats, organic veg farm, tidepooling, river floating, nature walks, birding, drag show campfires, workshop

MENDO QUEER SURF CAMPS WHEN: 2 wknd options Fri May 22-Mon May 25 AND Thurs May 28-Sun May 31 WHAT: Surf sessions, tips and talks. Hot tub, goats, organic veg farm, tidepooling, river floating, nature walks, birding, drag show campfires, workshops. Plant Based Meals. WHO: Trans, non binary, queer space. Must be independent in the water, for advanced beginner to pro surfers. BYO camp + surf gear. WHERE: Mendocino County, California. Located on camp/farm land, 3 hours north of SF Bay Area. Sliding scale pricing. Registration open now! Link in bio. Come splash around🔻💦 📸+🏄🏽: @vessels.we.are @vixens_diary @mattmillado @ruzeled

BEACH, PLEASE!
a queer splash art series

WHERE+WHEN:
Pismo Beach April 25 + May 2
Mendocino May 23 + 30
Pacifica June 13 (switch!)
Santa Monica July 26
Half Moon Bay Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 24

WHAT: an artsy afternoon on the beach

all events incl

BEACH, PLEASE! a queer splash art series WHERE+WHEN: Pismo Beach April 25 + May 2 Mendocino May 23 + 30 Pacifica June 13 (switch!) Santa Monica July 26 Half Moon Bay Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 24 WHAT: an artsy afternoon on the beach all events include: -sunset seaside drag shows hosted by @eveswallows @muddthetwospirit @thatsomajor Queer Surf favorites + local talent -queer nature art workshops: learn to create beach magic with hands on workshops. these vary by program, more details to come! -ocean expression: catch waves with queer community! wave sliding, splashing, ocean play, floating, wading and dipping. please bring your own ocean gear + be independent in the water. WHO: queer, trans and non binary ocean community! ocean curious? all are welcome. we hope you, your lovers + your community can come thru. or come meet new ocean friends individual location flyers with details coming sooon! thanks 4 queering the coast! thank you to @parkscalifornia and City of Santa Monica for supporting queer ocean arts!

LA beginner surf lessons start in March + run all summer long

check link in bio for dates, details and to register.

waves together soon🔻💦

LA beginner surf lessons start in March + run all summer long check link in bio for dates, details and to register. waves together soon🔻💦

FIND YOUR QUEER WATER PEOPLE!

Post a comment about yourself, where you get wet + what you are seeking in water companionship.

Queerness + water make a sweet, powerful combo swell.
We have seen all types of Queer Surf connections over the years.

FIND YOUR QUEER WATER PEOPLE! Post a comment about yourself, where you get wet + what you are seeking in water companionship. Queerness + water make a sweet, powerful combo swell. We have seen all types of Queer Surf connections over the years. We hope this can be another strategy for connection. Ocean together soon❤️ Inspired by @adriennemareebrown find love post

SWITCH QUEER SKATE AFTER PARTY

WHERE: Pacifica SkatePark at Crespi Drive

WHEN: Saturday June 13th, 5:30-8:30pm

WHAT: Free for all skate sesh- skate party lines, skate limbo, tricks, tacos

WHO: skaters of all levels welcome, BYO skate gear. Mus

SWITCH: A Queer Surf Exhibition Pre Party

WHEN: June 12th, Friday 6-9pm

WHERE: Mothership Bar
Mission District, San Francisco
Outdoors, back patio.

WHAT: Mix + mingle w surfers + voyeurs before SWITCH.
Merch will be there, get first dibs!

Al

SAN O QUEER SURF CAMP

WHEN: mon july 20-fri july 24

WHAT: Surf sessions with a focus on surf progression, including surf talks, coaching, video review and analysis in queer community.
Plant Based Meals.

WHO: Trans, non binary, queer space.
This c

QUEER ART SPLASH

WHAT: A queer, ocean, art event, featuring drag performances, an art workshop and ocean play and expression. 

WHEN: Saturdays,
May 23 + May 30th
4pm-sunset

WHERE: Hare Creek Beach, Mendocino County

WHO: Presented by Queer

QUEER SURF TOGETHER
LA
WHEN: Sunday Apr 26th 8:30-11:30am

WHERE: LA, RSVP for exact location.

WHO: Non binary, queer, trans always.

WHAT: A queer beach gathering to surf, boogie, wade, swim, long board, short board, surf mat, paipo, hand plane,

SUMMER SURF SERIES
An immersive queer surf lesson experience

WHAT The Summer Surf Series Cohort is a consistent, immersive surf lesson series to jump start and sustain your surfing journey.  This blended in-person and virtual format offers ampl

bye bye winter
we miss u already💋
🏄: @sameshirtdiffday
📹: @queersurf

QUEER SURF LA
WHAT: Surf Together! Ocean wave play- boogie, body surf, wade, swim, long board, short board, surf mat, paipo, hand plane, skim board, float, splash, picnic, dance + be gay!

WHEN:
mar 28
apr 26
may 31
aug 23
sept 26

WHO: Non binary,

MENDO QUEER SURF CAMPS

WHEN: 2 wknd options
Fri May 22-Mon May 25 AND
Thurs May 28-Sun May 31

WHAT: Surf sessions, tips and talks.
Hot tub, goats, organic veg farm, tidepooling, river floating, nature walks, birding, drag show campfires, workshop

BEACH, PLEASE!
a queer splash art series

WHERE+WHEN:
Pismo Beach April 25 + May 2
Mendocino May 23 + 30
Pacifica June 13 (switch!)
Santa Monica July 26
Half Moon Bay Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 24

WHAT: an artsy afternoon on the beach

all events incl

LA beginner surf lessons start in March + run all summer long

check link in bio for dates, details and to register.

waves together soon🔻💦

FIND YOUR QUEER WATER PEOPLE!

Post a comment about yourself, where you get wet + what you are seeking in water companionship.

Queerness + water make a sweet, powerful combo swell.
We have seen all types of Queer Surf connections over the years.

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