Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival

The 4th annual Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival will take place June 7th & 8th at the historic Lobero Theatre in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, CA.​ 

LINEUP:The #SBSFF2024 film line up includes two world premiere feature films and a remastered classic, a variety of short films from local and international filmmakers, a Grom Program highlighting local up and comers, and an Environmental Program in conjunction with ocean-centric nonprofit organizations.

KICK OFF PARTY: The festival kicks off at 5pm on Friday June 7th with a pre party in the Lobero Courtyard open to all ticket holders with drinks and music by Pat Curren and the Meat Pilots. Films start at 6pm. All guests with a ticket to the Lobero are invited to the kick off party but arrive early as space is limited!

VIP AFTER PARTY:The “Apres Surf” VIP Lounge will be open for all VIP ticket holders from 9pm-midnight in the Lobero Courtyard both days post films with music and drinks.

BLOCK PARTY:The SBSFF 2024 Block Party will be on June 8th down the street from the Lobero. The Block Party brings the community together to experience a vibrant showcase of exhibitors and vendors. Attendees will have the opportunity to relax in the wellness Zen Zone with Acorn & Oak and Stretch Lab, watch a fashion show featuring local designers Revier Atelier and Tropicali, take aim at the “Dunk the Surfer” dunk tank for charity, explore the works of local artisans, groove to all-day live music from Mendeleyev Bliss, Rastan, The Upbeat, & DJ Jes Danz, and indulge in delicious food & artisanal drinks  including beer from Firestone Walker, a Nosotros Tequila bar, water from Waiakea. 

NONPROFIT PARTNERS​: In line with our mission to protect and conserve our oceans, SBSFF supports three important and inspiring non-profits, Heal the Ocean, Surfrider Santa Barbara & The Surf Happens Foundation.