Jason V.
7/9/2025
This review is for the museum and the historical part of the place. The Surf Ballroom is best remembered as the final place that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper performed just hours...
Surf Ballroom & Museum
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460 N Shore Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
The Surf Ballroom, rebuilt in 1948, has been a center stage for musical performances by well-known performers. Based at Clear Lake, Iowa, the ballroom got its name form the desire of its original owners to set up a ballroom that would resemble an ocean beach club. The Surf Ballroom is spread over an area of 30,000 square feet, has a capacity of 2,100 people, a lounge with a capacity of 160 people and it also houses a dance floor measuring 6,300 square feet. The Surf Ballroom is available for weddings, conventions, banquets and business meetings. It also has four bars with an upscale selection of liquor and beer.
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Tracey W.
12/5/2025
The Surf Ballroom Experience was fantastic! Our tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable and really too the time to explain all parts of the exhibits. Highly recommended stopping in and taking the...
Gene H.
8/22/2025
Wow...so much history here! I had no idea what I was walking into here...its definitely a must do for anyone with a love for music.
Betsi B.
12/5/2025
Amazing tour of the Surf Ballroom and Experience center! Such cool history. Definitely recommend.
Kevin G.
8/20/2025
Every thing is amazing, the history, the nostalgia, the old school design that was left alone.
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