A MASSIVE thanks to all donors, sponsors, competitors, volunteers, media partners, and everyone else involved in “The Revival” of the Santa Cruz Paddlefest in 2025. It was a wildly successful event, and the stoke is high!

Join us and be part of the longest-running paddle surf competition on the planet. The 35th annual event is happening on March 27-29, 2026, so mark your calendar. Registration is live.

Since 1985, our world-famous venue in the heart of Santa Cruz, California, Steamer Lane, has drawn in elite athletes from around the globe to compete in kayak, SUP, and waveski surfing. This location also boasts a world-class intermediate surf break, Indicators, which attracts paddle surfers looking for competition and to develop their skills.