Anaheim, USA1978–1981

Retro California Surf Shirts & Clothing

Classic Surf style from the club’s arrival in Anaheim in 1978, with a 1970s shirt plus T-shirts, a sweatshirt and a zipped hoodie. Our retro shirts are made from 100% cotton.
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Kids NASL California Surf T-Shirt - White Kids NASL California Surf T-Shirt - White
Est. 1990The original retro shirt company
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

California Surf Retro Kits

6 products
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → Red retro football shirt personalised with any name and number 10 Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

The California Surf kit story

California Surf kit timeline
  1. 1967Franchise founded as the St. Louis Stars
  2. 1977NASL approves the move from St. Louis to Anaheim
  3. 1978First season as the California Surf at Anaheim Stadium
  4. 1981Team ceases operations in September

The California Surf brought NASL soccer to Anaheim for four seasons at the end of the 1970s. Our retro California Surf shirts and classic California Surf kits recall a club that played in light blue, dark blue and lime green, a palette that could only have come from Southern California.

From St. Louis to Anaheim

The franchise began life in 1967 as the St. Louis Stars. After the 1977 season it moved west, with the NASL approving the switch in October 1977. The name Surf was picked from around 350 suggestions from the public, and the team played outdoors at Anaheim Stadium.

A World Cup winner in Anaheim

Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winning captain Carlos Alberto played for the Surf, one of several players from the club later inducted into halls of fame. Our California Surf 1970s Shirt captures the era, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos. The Surf ceased operations in September 1981.

Surf casualwear

Complete the look with the NASL: California Surf Zipped Hoodie - Black, the California Surf T-Shirt - White Tee or the Kids NASL California Surf T-Shirt - White. There’s more in our casualwear and kids’ ranges, and across our North American club shirts.

California Surf shirt FAQs

Where did the California Surf come from?+

The franchise started in 1967 as the St. Louis Stars and moved to Anaheim for the 1978 season, taking the name Surf from public suggestions.

What colours did the California Surf wear?+

The Surf’s colours were light blue, dark blue and lime green.

Can I add a name and number to my California Surf shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the California Surf shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.