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Santa Surf Showdown & Holiday Party
Sat, Dec 20
|Santa Barbara
Get ready for the 1st Annual Santa Showdown! A soft top surf contest for all ages and all levels built purely for fun, community and holiday chaos. Dress up and compete for awards like Best Costume, Longest Ride and Funniest Wipeout. After party BBQ to follow!
Time & Location
Dec 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Santa Barbara, 801 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA
About the event
The Santa Surf Showdown is a fun, community-focused soft-top surf contest hosted by the Santa Barbara County Boardriders. We’re running 15-minute heats with up to 6 surfers per round, followed by semi finals and a final in each division. All divisions are open to any skill level and costumes are heavily encouraged.
Divisions:
Groms (17 & Under)
Open Women (18+)
Open Men (18+)
Judging Includes:
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