Goodnight Surf City
A heartwarming illustrated bedtime adventure through Huntington Beach.
$24.95 retail · Signed copies available
Ask About Availability ➜CHILDREN'S BOOKS · ART · SURF CITY, USA
Where every day ends with a little Surf City magic.
Colorful stories, original illustrations and seaside adventures inspired by the real Huntington Beach, California.
♪ Cruise along to “Surf City” by Jan & Dean
✦ HAND-ILLUSTRATED WITH HEART ✦ HUNTINGTON BEACH ADVENTURES ✦ LITTLE STORIES, BIG MEMORIES ✦
THE SURF CITY COLLECTION
Take a little Surf City home.
Books, puzzles and coastal keepsakes for little adventurers and lifelong beach lovers.
Click to enlarge ⤢Let's Go Surf! Puzzle
A colorful, 48-piece, placemat-sized puzzle that's fun for the whole family.
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Coastal Art & Gifts
Original illustrations, coastal art prints and creative treasures.
Explore the Gallery ➜For book and gift availability, email Toni directly. Online order requests are coming soon.
FREE FAMILY ADVENTURE
Goodnight Surf City Scavenger Hunt
Grab your grown-up, explore the places that inspired the book, and check off each Surf City discovery! Our free activity is formatted as a clear, printable portrait page.
⬇ Download Your Free Scavenger HuntOne-page printable PDF · US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) portrait · Free
STORIES COME TO LIFE
Bring Surf City magic to your school.
Meet author and illustrator Toni Haas for interactive storytime, a peek behind the illustrations and memorable creative experiences. Programs for preschools, elementary schools, libraries and community events.
Explore School Visits & Book an Appearance ➜Flexible sessions · Small groups or larger presentations · Printable visit request form
FREE PRINTABLE FUN
Keep the adventure going!
Color the Surf City VW bus and Huntington Beach Pier, design your own surfboard, solve the word search and help K-Man find his board.
⬇ Download All 5 Activity Sheets (PDF) ⬇ Download Scavenger HuntTHE ART BEHIND THE STORY
A hand-painted love letter to Huntington Beach.
Real pages and illustrations from the book — not generic beach artwork.
Interested in original artwork or prints? Ask about availability.
MEET THE CREATOR
Hi, I'm Toni Haas.
I'm a Huntington Beach author, artist, illustrator and book designer. Goodnight Surf City grew from my love for our beautiful seaside community and the memories families make together.
Every colorful page is inspired by real places, local stories and the little moments that make Surf City special.
Say Hello ➜FOREVER PART OF OUR STORY
The Dogs of Goodnight Surf City
Some paw prints may fade from the sand, but their place in our story lasts forever.
Celebrating Bear, Chevy & their furry friends
Bear was a cherished member of our family, and we remember him with love. We imagine him reunited with Chevy, our beloved Basset Hound, who also appears in the book's illustrations.
Through Goodnight Surf City, their joyful spirits will continue bringing smiles to children and families for generations.
And of course, we celebrate Moose and all the wonderful dogs who make life by the coast brighter.
A LITTLE BOOK MAKING BIG WAVES
Honors & Hometown Love
International Impact Book Awards2024 Winner
Golden Wizard Book Prize2024 Honouree
Eric Hoffer AwardNominated
Lido Village BooksFeatured among July 2024 bestsellersLITTLE STORIES · BIG SMILES · KIND WORDS
Love Notes from Surf City
Amazon · Verified Purchase
Our Favorite Book
“An absolute favorite!!!”
A parent shares how their two-year-old enjoys reading it together every night.
AJ · Read full review ↗Amazon · Verified Purchase
Love this book!
“The artwork is beautiful”
A Surf City local praises the rhyming story and the familiar places to explore.
Rocket the Retriever · Read full review ↗Amazon · Verified Purchase
Beautiful Ode to Surf City
“My grandkids will love this book!”
A reader celebrates the watercolor scenes of the pier, Main Street and Central Park.
Gmomto11 · Read full review ↗
Featured in The US Review of Books
Read Jonah Meyer's editorial coverage celebrating the book's colorful illustrations and Huntington Beach setting.
Editorial coverage is separate from customer reviews; no star rating is implied.
LET'S MAKE MEMORIES
Storytime & Creative Adventures
Bring the magic of Surf City to your bookstore, school, hotel or community event. Ask about readings, book signings, art activities and custom creative experiences.
Plan an Event ➜Upcoming: Story Time at Pretend City!
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM
Join Toni Haas for two special Goodnight Surf City storytimes at Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine.
Pretend City Events Calendar ↗
FOR BOOKSTORES · HOTELS · GIFT SHOPS
Let's bring Surf City to your shelves.
Interested in stocking Goodnight Surf City or hosting a family-friendly author event? Wholesale and collaboration inquiries are welcome.
Request Wholesale Information ➜See you around Surf City!
For books, events, art, retail partnerships and friendly hellos:
goodnightsurfcity@gmail.com