General Info

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.