History of Surfing Santas: How the Florida holiday tradition started

What started as a fun family outing in 2009 has grown into an annual Florida tradition staple, and it started right on Cocoa ...
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Florida beach town inspires global Surfing Santas craze

A surfer dressed up as Mrs. Claus during the annual Surfing Santas event, held as part of Christmas Eve celebrations at Cocoa Beach, Florida, on Dec. 24, 2025. (Photo by Jesus Olarte/Anadolu via Getty ...
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Surfing Santas brave cold on Christmas Eve for annual Cocoa Beach event

The event, known for its festive atmosphere and unique twist on traditional holiday cheer, is in its 16th year on the shores of Florida's Space Coast. What began as a family gathering on the beach ...

Record Turnout for Surfing Santas Presented by Orlando Health as Thousands of Santas Take Over Cocoa Beach

For the second year in a row Orlando Health served as the presenting sponsor for Surfing Santas. The partnership was developed in 2024 as part of Orlando Health's expansion to the East Region, which ...