We returned here for our third time, each time has been great. Kayak across the bay to the spot…read morewhere Captain Cook met Kamehameha and lost his life. Now it's a nice snorkel spot. Pick up your gear at Honaunau Poke - eat there after your trip. Ask for a discount.

Rented kayaks from here to specifically look for the dolphins in the Kealakelua Bay…read more Rental is right on the water so it's really simple to get into the bay. Equipment was good so no complaints. Saw a pod of 20 dolphins and the snorkeling was also amazing near cooks monument.

INTRO Friendly shop with fair prices, but board quality can…read morebe hit or miss - especially some of the soft tops, which may be waterlogged and very difficult to surf. Definitely inspect your board before heading out and if you get a bad board, simply head in and swap it out. They will be very cool about it and likely give you more time in the water for the inconvenience. THE STAFF Very, very friendly and welcoming. No issues here. THE BOARDS Beware: some of the soft-top boards may be waterlogged. Pick them up - if they're unusually heavy, they're likely full of water and will surf terribly. I raised this with the leadership team, and Ben said they're going to do a better job inspecting the rental quiver to ensure boards are ready to ride. When in doubt, opt for a solid 8-9' hard top. BOOTIES You may think you want them to get out past the ~10 feet of rocky bottom. Not the end of the world - smooth rocks and ZERO sea urchins. They'll tell you they're everywhere, but you're only touching bottom for a couple seconds as you enter the crystal-clear water. Bring your own or rent for $5. If I had to do it again, I'd skip the booties. THE WAVES Scout the waves first. This is not Waikiki. This spot is hit or miss. THE CROWD Perpetual surf school sitting in the best spot in the lineup. No issues with them personally, but it does make the area feel crowded. OVERALL You're surfing in Hawaii - it's always a good outing. This is the best rental option for this beach. The staff is great and the prices are fair. Just double-check the surf and your rental board before paddling out, and don't hesitate to return to the shop during your rental to swap boards. They're happy to help, and if you lose time due to a bad board, ask for extra time - their team will likely make it right.

Awesome! The place to go if you're looking to surf while on vacation! The guys here are great!…read moreHighly recommend STEVE! Surf lesson on ground and then hit the waves! Very detailed- great experience! Show up early and have lunch at tables on the beach or go snorkeling before or after surfing. Da Poke Shack is 5 minutes away on the same street Ali. Perfect spot/beach to spend the day! Tell Steve hello!

The highlight of my trip! Easy to rent and very friendly and helpful…read more Lots of tourists in the water, easy directions, great views and water and smooth experience.

Had an amazing day renting a 2 person kayak and snorkel gear. Beautiful bay, great snorkel, and…read morefriendly service! Thanks for a fun adventure!

Our family of four had an excellent experience working with the Kona Boys Surf Shack, located on…read morethe beach behind the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. We signed up for a private outrigger canoe tour on Kailua Bay. Tommy and JP were fantastic with our kids (even when my son got a little upset mid-way through the tour) and provided a truly fun and memorable experience for all of us. The outrigger canoe tour was part tour and part history lesson of the Kona area, and was very nicely done. As guests at the hotel, we also worked with the Kona Boys to receive the beach gear items we were entitled to with our resort fee. All was great on that front too. Thank you and keep up the great work!

We stumbled on to this place our first day on the island. They are located at a small quiet beach…read morearea they rent everything you could possibly need for the day at a reasonable price. The staff is amazing and went above and beyond making sure we had everything we needed. We rented kayaks 3 times and umbrellas and chairs twice. If your looking for a relaxing day at the beach and or some time on the water give theses guys a shot you won't regret it.

We spent an awesome morning on the water with Evan. He was friendly, fun, knowledgeable and even…read morewent the extra mile (fathom?) while free diving 40 feet to find an octopus so that we could have an encounter with one. We saw lots of turtles getting their spa day while tropical fish cleaned them. Within an hour or two, we received an email with two dozen high quality photos and videos that Evan took with his GoPro. A pretty big value add to the tour! I was a little apprehensive about exiting the kayak but he made it a safe, easy and fun experience. If you're thinking of joining a huge group tour organized by one of the resorts, book a trip with Evan and his guides instead. You won't regret it!

Excellent experience. Evan and Don where great. They both were very knowledgeable of the ocean and…read moretook us to a great place to snorkel on the kayaks.

Our group of 3 had a blast learning how to surf! Our instructor Ky was very patient and made us…read morefeel comfortable when giving us advice and working with us to get up on the board. While we were waiting for waves, we had fun conversations and Ky gave us a lot of great recommendations around the island. Highly recommend!!

Great owners. Lots of info and videos on the prone paddle board I bought. They sent the board to…read moreHonolulu quickly and safely. The price of shipping was included in the cost of the board. The board came with 3 skegs, a chin rest, a coiled leash, a sock, and a travel bag. Great bargain for an innovative and well made prone paddleboard.

When I had my left toenail removed, it was bad. The second time I had my left toe nail removed, I…read morecried like a third grader whose puppy died. Dealing with the employees here was worse. It's almost like I had been stung by wasps and the venom was eating me from the inside. Their employees are all "new." They don't know what is going on. Some of them try, but most are as bad as putting your hand in a garbage disposal with it on. All you pull back is a bloody stump. It's utterly appalling the Sheraton is in cahoots with these people. Outrageous prices for equipment rentals! Towel nazis! Victoria, go harass someone else at the pool, not paying guests! Se la vie.

If you enjoy kayaking, i suspect you will find this guided paddle to be something to remember…read more The ocean is amazing, the water clear and warm. Wave action is interesting but not intimidating. I felt totally safe with Hannah's guidance. . I was looking for a lively paddle with a closer look at the unique Kona lava tubes and formations ...and this trip delivers.

Everyone RAVES about the manta ray experience. However, it's the manta ray company you choose that…read morewill determine if you want a personalized, memorable trip where you actually learn about manta rays versus float in a big ring in the ocean staring at them. We chose the first option. Smaller size (6 people max), ecofriendly, and kid friendly. Anelakai crew is exactly that! Personable! Wealth of knowledge! Professional, yet fun! I believe it's the only company where you get to paddle out on a canoe to view the manta rays. Nothing to fear! It's a super easy paddle out and back! If my 9 & 10 y/o kids can do it, so can you! It's very ecofriendly. The exhaust from the neighboring boats was nauseating. It's too bad they haven't followed suit. The crew took care of the kids 100%. From helping them with snorkel masks, assisting getting in and out of the canoe (my 10 y/o freaked out a little and they calmed her down in an instant), and just teaching them (and all of us) all about manta rays! The viewing was amazing. I couldn't keep track of how many we saw, but we do recall seeing Big Bertha, Greyson, and Queenie. Yes! They have names! And the crew will identify them for you and how they got their names! Props to: Kono, & the younger guy (forgot his name) Thank you for the wonderful tour! If we're ever back on the island, we'll pay another visit. The kids can't stop talking about Big Bertha and Queenie, all the backflips the manta rays take, seeing plankton up close, and paddling their first canoe IN THE DARK WITH A FULL MOON. You've inspired one of my kids who has a love for marine animals to one day work closely with them AND/OR if ever so lucky...to identify a new manta ray (if not in the database) and name it "6 - 7".

My teenage son and I had the best experience with Anelakai Adventures. Paddling out in a canoe at…read moresunset definitely adds to the whole experience! Great memories were made.

Our instructor Chad was so great! It was my boyfriend's third time surfing with Kona Mikes, and my…read morefirst time surfing ever and he said this was the best instructor he's ever had. He did such a good job explaining how to get up, and we caught so many sick waves. 10/10 thank you Chad!!!

An amazing experience for my daughter! She had so much fun and learned a lot. Hana was the best…read moreinstructor. He was encouraging and gave clear directions.