Goodnight Surf City
A heartwarming illustrated bedtime adventure through Huntington Beach.
$24.95 retail · Signed copies available
Shop the Book ➜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 Huntington Beach, California.
♪ Cruise along to “Surf City” by Jan & Dean
Original watercolor artwork by Toni Haas✦ 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.
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 ➜
Goodnight Surf City Character Dolls
Meet the adorable handmade plush characters inspired by the book! Ask about availability and ordering.
Ask About the Dolls ➜Square checkout links will be added here. Until then, contact Toni to order.
LET’S GO SURF! · FAMILY FUN
Let’s Go Surf! Puzzle Gallery
Share Your Puzzle Fun! Families, kids and pups are loving the Let’s Go Surf! puzzle. Take a picture of your Surf City puzzle adventure and join the fun!
Want to share your family's puzzle fun? Email your photo for consideration or tag @goodnightsurfcity. Please send only photos you have permission to share.
GOODNIGHT SURF CITY · FAMILY ADVENTURES
Take Your Book on a Surf City Adventure!
Reading under the covers, sharing a story at the beach, or spotting a place from the book? We would love to see where Goodnight Surf City goes with you!
Share Your Storytime Smile!
Send a photo of your book adventure for a chance to be featured in our growing gallery. Parents and guardians: please only submit images you own and have permission to share. Photos are reviewed before being posted.
✉ Share Your Book Photo ➜Or tag @goodnightsurfcity on Instagram!
LITTLE READERS · BIG SURF CITY ADVENTURES
The Surf City Storybook of Smiles
Flip through real adventures with Goodnight Surf City — from sandy toes and bedtime stories to unforgettable Surf City smiles!
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🎬 Surf City Video Adventures
📸 Share Your Surf City Story!
Have a sweet photo with your Goodnight Surf City book? Send it for consideration in our reader gallery. Photos are reviewed before publication and never posted automatically.
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
More free printable activities
⬇ Download Original Goodnight Surf City Activity Sheets (5-page PDF)Includes VW bus and pier coloring pages, word search, design your own surfboard, and K-Man maze.
THE ART BEHIND THE STORY
A hand-painted love letter to Huntington Beach.
Original 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 ➜ONCE UPON A TIME…
I Was a Kid, Too! 🌲✨
Before I was an artist and author, I was a little girl growing up in the mountains, with big dreams and a whole world to explore!
The mountains were full of wonder—tall trees, fresh air, and the kind of everyday adventures that make childhood feel magical. I loved imagining stories, and I still believe the smallest moments can become our favorite memories.
Now I bring that same sense of wonder to Goodnight Surf City, where ocean waves, lovable dogs and bedtime stories invite families to dream together.
So to every little reader: keep exploring, keep imagining, and never stop believing your stories matter. 💙
SURF CITY HISTORY · INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY
One Giant Board. 66 Surfing Legends!
Huntington Beach made waves in the record books with an unforgettable ride celebrating a century of surfing.
The Epic Big Board Ride
Imagine sharing a single surfboard with 65 other people! During Huntington Beach’s International Surfing Day celebration in 2015, a team of local and professional surfers, ranging in age from 15 to 79, rode one enormous board together.
All 66 riders stayed aboard for 13 seconds—long enough to earn a Guinness World Records title for the most people riding a surfboard. The previous record had been 47 riders, set in Australia in 2009.
And the board itself was a record-breaker! At 12.83 meters (42 feet 1.5 inches) long, it also earned the title of the world’s largest surfboard. The giant board was so big that heavy equipment was needed to move it into the water.
It was a spectacular moment for Surf City, watched by cheering beachgoers, and a tribute to Huntington Beach’s surfing heritage. Learn more about the board and the city’s surfing history through the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum.
◎ Follow the Surfing Museum ↗
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.
Meet the Surf Dogs — Four Paws, Big Waves & Lots of Fun!
Say hello to the furry stars of Goodnight Surf City! Rocket, Scout and JoJo bring beach-day personality to the colorful surfboards in our story. Every dog has a little adventure to share!
And a special wave to Chevy, Bear and JoJo, whose love and happy memories will always be part of our Surf City story.
Meet the dogs below, then tap an Instagram link to see more photos, surf adventures and stories!
Rocket
◎ Follow Rocket on Instagram@rocket.and.ripley.retrievers
Scout
◎ Follow Scout on Instagram@scout_theminiaussie
JoJo
◎ Follow JoJo on Instagram@supercorgi_jojo
Chevy the Basset Hound 🦕
Halloween was Chevy’s favorite time of year! Our floppy-eared sweetheart loved dressing up, especially as this adorable green dinosaur. His playful spirit and the memories he gave us will always make us smile. 🦕🎃💚
Bear 🐾
Meet Bear, our sweet black Lab who loved beach days, cozy cuddles and being right by our side. His gentle spirit and big heart will always bring a little Surf City sunshine to our stories. 🌊💙
Moose 🐾
Meet Moose, our lovable brown Lab with endless energy and a heart full of adventure! Whether exploring new places, playing outside or looking for the next exciting outing, Moose makes every day a little more fun! 🌊💙
A Little Wave to Our Forever Friends 🌊🐾
To Chevy, Bear and JoJo: thank you for all the beach days, silly smiles, happy adventures and unforgettable cuddles. Your love keeps making waves in our stories, bringing joy to new little readers and their families. Here's a big, happy wave from Surf City! 💙
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 bestsellersSTORYTIME · CREATIVITY · COMMUNITY
Little Readers, Big Imaginations
After a Goodnight Surf City school visit, kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students created their own colorful artwork inspired by the story. The dogs and their bright surfboards were especially popular!
LITTLE 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 ↗★★★★★ · School visit review
Amazing children's story
“The children were so engaged and loved the story! The illustrations are vibrant and well done.”
Sarah S. shares how Toni's visit inspired kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students to create drawings of their favorite parts of the book.
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.
THE SURF CITY EVENT CALENDAR
Come Make Some Storytime Magic!
Join us for colorful stories, coastal creativity, book adventures and special community appearances!
Join Us!
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 21, 2026
🎄✨ Holiday Stories & Cheer with Toni, Melissa, Kane, Kingman, Archie & Lucy! 🐾📚
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
Story Time at Pretend City!
Pack your imagination! Toni is bringing Goodnight Surf City to Pretend City Children’s Museum for two fun-filled storytime sessions. Meet the author and illustrator, explore the colorful world of Surf City, and discover the joy of reading together.
11:00 AMMorning storytime
2:30 PMAfternoon storytime
📍 Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
Museum admission and event details are subject to the museum's schedule. Please check with Pretend City before visiting.
🐾 Join Toni, Melissa, Kane, Kingman, Archie and Lucy for stories, smiles, creativity and furry-friend fun! 🐾
SATURDAY • DECEMBER 5, 2026
🎄✨ Holiday Stories & Cheer with Toni, Melissa, Kane, Kingman, Archie & Lucy! 🐾📚
HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER PLAZA
Surf City Artisan Fair
Come enjoy a day of creativity by the ocean! Discover local makers, coastal art, handcrafted treasures and the colorful spirit of Huntington Beach. Stop by Toni’s booth for Goodnight Surf City, the Let’s Go Surf! Puzzle and family-friendly activities.
📍 Pier Plaza, 401 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Free admission; parking fees may apply. Event hours and participation details should be confirmed with the organizer.
🐾 Join Toni, Melissa, Kane, Kingman, Archie and Lucy for stories, smiles, creativity and furry-friend fun! 🐾
TUESDAY • DECEMBER 15, 2026
🎄✨ Holiday Stories & Cheer with Toni, Melissa, Kane, Kingman, Archie & Lucy! 🐾📚
Get cozy with stories and holiday cheer! Join local authors and community partners for a festive evening filled with storytimes, crafts, live music, hot cocoa, a gift shop and pictures with Santa. Stop by to celebrate books and the joy of reading with Toni, Melissa, Kane, Kingman, Archie and Lucy!
Booked for the Holidays!
5:00–7:30 PMHoliday reading celebration
📍 Ocean View High School Library · Huntington Beach, California
Presented by the OVHS Library and OV Cares. See the event flyer for additional information.
🐾 Celebrate books and holiday cheer with Toni, Melissa, Kane, Kingman, Archie and Lucy! 🐾
Bring Surf City to Your School or Event!
Planning a school reading, family celebration, or community gathering? Let’s create a memorable coastal adventure with books, art, and imagination.
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.
Wholesale Inquiry ➜See you around Surf City!
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goodnightsurfcity@gmail.com