Referred to them by a local surfing pro and could not have been more pleased. Instructor was great!…read moreVery knowledgeable. Worked super hard to make sure I caught every wave. Knew great UNCROWDED spots. Seriously though... we went to a great spot where we were the only ones there. You could see other schools down a ways with 30+ people all trying to learn. That would have been horrible. It is hard enough to stand up and ride the wave. I couldn't imagine having to dodge other surfing students too. If you have the choice, private lessons are the only way to do it. They are not that much more expensive than the group lessons and you get so much more out of it. I took a two hour lesson and got the surf time experience of 5 group lessons. These guys are the best.

Best instructors ever! Been to many surf camps, nothing compares to the individual focus &…read moreattention to detail this crew gives. From their passion, love & respect of the ocean, helping us to understanding surf etiquette, relaxed instruction, & excitement seeing us conquer & ride the waves. Sooooooooo thankful for #OSE we'll definitely be back for more!!!!! #OahuSurfingExperience rocks!!!!

The best place to get your rentals and lessons! My gifriend and I signed up for a 90 minute stand…read moreup paddle boarding lesson with an instructor via Groupon and so far it's been one of my most favorite experiences during our trip! We started off with the instructor teaching us the basics and eventually we were able to stand and paddle on our own. What made the experience so great was that the instructor (think his name is Caleb) was super patient and really great at helping use learn. We started off in the ocean but eventually made our way to a small river where got to spot some turtles and the water there was really smooth and nice too. If you're looking for a place to learn how to stand up paddle board, this is the right place for that!

I scored a great Groupon deal for a 90 minute private lesson for 2 but honestly after my…read moreexperience; I'd go back for a full price lesson! The team was super friendly and efficient. They know you want to get in the water ASAP so they don't mess around. This made me feel like every minute of our session was very impactful. As you would expect; you do a quick land lesson to discuss how the whole thing works and then you head out. The owner, Jodi, did the quick land lesson and got the basics down which was surprisingly simple and straightforward. Our paddle board instructor, Mike, lead us out on the water and eased us into the lesson. He didn't force us to go from sitting to kneeling to standing until we felt ready. He told us that he used to own/run a martial arts school for a very long time so I think his teaching instincts are on point. My boyfriend had a hard time standing up and Mike stayed back to coach him. I did pretty good but Mike still helped me with good tips and let me go out further on my own. I really enjoyed having some independence but still felt secure with Mike there. Random thoughts: The scenery was peaceful and serene; perfect for any anxious learners like us. Having the van near the showers was a nice touch; I can tell that Jodi must come extra early to score this great spot. Jodi's recommendation on what to time to do the lesson was spot on. Earlier is best. We also saw two turtles! That was cool!!!!!!! A fun learning experience at a phenomenal value. Customer service was perfect. Our lesson inspired me to plan for another SUP session soon. And hopefully something I'll do on a regular basis! We'll be back to rent paddle boards until we're ready to invest in our own. Thanks Mike and Jodi! We're officially hooked.

Noho taught my kids (ages 5, 9, 11) to surf last winter. He was awesome! The kids had a blast and…read morethey caught so many waves they lost count. Great family-run company and patient instructors. We couldn't have asked for anything better!

My kids had a great time surfing with Raymond at Chun's Reef. They both caught lots of waves…read more I took off one star because of the office's lack of communication. They were supposed to text me right after I made my appt and the day before the lesson. Neither occurred until I called the office. They were very friendly.

Words can't do justice how much fun we had paddling around Waikiki waters…read more Great service with a free delivery to Waikiki and very affordable price. Definitely, we'll rent from Hilo SUP again. Probably next long weekend :)

This is a fairly newer annual race that recently started compared to the Honolulu Marathon . It…read morestarts at Thomas Square and ends up in the same place for the Finish Line. It's usually at the end of February/early March. How long is it? It's a 10K so you see people do all ages and fit levels doing the race. The vibe for this race is nice since because of the varied runners and the course. I think it's a pretty race since you run through Kakaako Waterfront Park, Ala Moana Beach Park and see the murals ins Kakaako. I enjoy running the race since it's mostly flat, not too long and has beautiful views. No malasada at the end but they usually have juice, bananas and some sweet treats! ******** King's Runner 10K Run or walk, it's up to you Do it for your health!

The 2020 King's Runner 10k was a better race because they had Banan, macadamia nuts and cold…read morepressed pineapple juice at the finish line that every runner that finished was able to receive; they also had a live band playing too. I had more fun at the finish line in 2020. This year, 2022 was bare minimum; get your snack, self serve water and leave at the finish line. Honolulu Marathon Association is cheaper and greedier with their races. I am glad that in-person races are back because nothing is like the community of runners/walkers getting together to do a race. There were about 3,000 runners/walkers/strollers participants at this race; pre-pandemic it was capped at 5,000 participants. Self-serve water stations, only about 10 boxes of bananas (yes, they ran out of bananas before all the runners finished) and vanilla/chocolate crispy wafers snack. If you're not a fast 10 minute or less runner, you miss out on the bananas; I only got the one wafer snack when I finished. The Ala Moana water station had volunteers to give the runners water but only 4 porta potties and AMR at the first aid station. The race photographers weren't as nice as the ones in the past, they were very picky and this race has the photographs included with the race. The race photographers in the past wouldn't mind, if you wanted to pose for photos. This time, they didn't want that at all. We had flags colors that are supposed to match our corrals times but no one really follows them completely. The course this year was the 2019 route where you start at Thomas Square, go through Kakaako, Kakaako Waterfront Park, Ala Moana Blvd to Ala Moana Beach Park then back through Ala Moana Blvd to Kakaako to Thomas Square. There was one hill on the way into Kakaako Waterfront Park, not as bad as the Hapalua Half Marathon and Honolulu Marathon hills but still a small hill. It's mostly flat, lots of potholes and pretty good race to do. It was a hot, humid and voggy day to do the race. I did take a fast restroom break at Kakaako Waterfront Park's restroom because it's cleaner and smells better than the porta potties and needed to go while doing the race. I carried the water cups with me during the last 4 miles of the race because the sun was getting hot at that time. They annouce your name when you get to the finish line. I would recommend the Start to Park 10k in December as your first 10k race, it's less hours (5 am start) in the sun and more volunteers/water stations. This is a good second 10k race (6:45 am start), if you know that you're comfortable doing 10k miles already as a runner/walker. They took everything like tents, cones and stuff and removed road blocks a little after 9 am after a 6:45 am start time; by 9:30 am they were mostly done closing down the finish line. All the volunteers, HPD, and AMR/EMT/Medical volunteers were excellent. They made sure we were safe, helpful and friendly. At packet pickup in the Hawaii Convention Center, the volunteers were helpful and great to talk story with as well. Thank you so much to all the volunteers, HPD and paramedics in making this race possible and safe! Thank you Honolulu Marathon Association for the fun, safe and good race!

What an awesome event with aid stations every 17 miles. I did the 100- mile ride, started at 6:15am…read morewith the crowd, stopped, eat, drink and went tot the bathroom at every station, and got back by 3:30pm. At the start, the ride was well organized. Riders lined up accordance to their speed. I lined up at section A which allows me to ride faster. When the started horn was blown, everyone inches forward in order, soon enough, we are on our way. The first aid station was at Sandi beach. Poi donuts were served, unfortunately, I missed it, and followed the police officer's direction to continue left, where the aid station was on the right. The police officers were very helpful in directing traffic, and gave us priority to go first without stopping at the lights. The aid stations also has bike repair and adjustment if you need air or raise your bike seats. When we arrived at the 100 mile turn around, there were Spam Musubis waiting for us, so delicious! On the way back there were also 3 stations to eat, drink and restrooms. Everything was well organized. Highly recommend!

Rode the Century Ride again. I rode it in 2015, 2019 and 2022…read more This was just as good as the first two rides. The HBL does a great job with this ride. They do a fantastic job with instructions at the start and have excellent signage at all of the turns. If you want an extremely scenic ride, I recommend this event. You have great views of the ocean and the tropical environment most of the way. I cycle a lot and highly recommend this event.

We wanted to take my husband's son and grandkids on an unforgettable experience as an early Xmas…read morepresent. We could not have picked a better experience. Four adults and 3 kids - ages 4 - 14 - and we will all remember it as a wonderful day. The weather was perfect and the crew was great - professional, friendly, and very attentive. They brought on board whatever we wanted to eat and drink (we arranged beforehand) and made sure we always had food or drink that we wanted. They let the boys take a turn at the the wheel and spent significant time with the 14-year-old, teaching him about the compass and how to set and maintain a heading, etc. This was a pricey time, but well worth it in my opinion. If we go back to Hawaii, we'll be looking to do this again. :-) Nora

We had a group of 13 on vacation and lined up a charter on their beautiful 68' sailboat. The…read moreexperience was phenomenal and the crew was top notch. Thank you so much guys, we plan on hanging out with you again on our next Hawaiian vacation!

Did a sailing tour with Captain David last summer. One of the best sailing experiences in Hawaii!…read moreReasonably priced to have a private boat to ourselves for couple of hours. We are super lucky to have a pod of dolphins joining us. One of them even jumped out of water right in front of our boat with Waikiki & Diamond Head in the back. Can't get better picture than that! Going back to Oahu this July and already booked our tour again with Captain David! Looking forward to another wonderful experience!

Captain David was AMAZING!!!! We went on a Private Sunrise sail and the weather wasn't looking the…read morebest at first but when we got out there it was awesome a beauty your phone can't even capture. Me and my family had the best time ever with Captain David he's attitude was calm and relaxed the whole time, answered all our questions, and told us so much information, even about sailing! We saw so many rainbows, the beautiful view from Waikiki and diamond head to Koko crater and hanauma bay. I would recommend him any time some ask and if you're thinking about doing it, DO IT!!