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!!!!

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.

My husband and I had a 2 hour lesson with Mike on Sunday 11/12, in North Shore Oahu, at Malaekahana…read moreBeach. First, we were glad that they were available on a Sunday, since the first couple companies we called were closed. We had a 10-15 minute lesson on the sand, covering safety, route in the water and popping up on the board - then it was right in the water! I was nervous, but surprisingly got up on my first go! I had some trouble after that (started over-thinking too much) but my husband was a natural. Even though I was having a hard time, and getting frustrated with myself, Mike remained encouraging and patient. Despite my struggles (and exhaustion - stretch your arms/shoulders before-hand!) we had a great time.. we even got to swim with a sea turtle! I ended strong - Mike was friendly, helpful and very chill - helped make for a great first surf experience!

Had a surfing lesson last year with my cousin & I got a groupon deal. We both left feeling like…read morerockstars, but probably because it's super hard to mess up in Hawaii waves, compared to California waves. All you have to do is basically stand up & you're surfing haha. Vanessa was definitely helpful though. Only 3 stars because at the end of the lesson, she stated that her tip had to be something ridiculous (either 25% or something like that), which was NEVER stated in the groupon deal! Left a bad taste in my mouth after that.

You can't beat a good 10km / 5km foot race that's close to home. After all, it's one of those…read moregrassroots running distances that is the gateway to - if you so desire - the half marathon and the marathon. It makes me smile. I discovered Sharon's Bike / Run about 7 years ago, while researching running events on runningintheusa.com website. I searched all distances for Hawaii and came across this event. It starts and ends at the Kapiolani Community College parking lot, so it was close to home for me. No driving necessary. I actually walked it to the start line on the years I signed up, which was a good mile or so. Most Sundays, I would do a long run elsewhere, but to have a short distance race to motivate me to get out the door is a bonus. Not to mention that it's a local race that promotes physical fitness and running as a social thing that makes running and racing fun. For the most part though, the races themselves are small but fun and intimate. Since i am used to the marathon distance, I usually choose the 10km distance, but you're free to choose whichever distance you desire! The run course itself runs from Kapiolani Community College parking lot and runs into diamond head crater. From there, u turn back out to diamond head road and east on Kahala Avenue towards Kahala mall. You stop at one point and return back towards kapiolani community college. That's the 10km route. I imagine that the 5km route u-turns around triangle park. Sharon's Run/Walk/Bike features a cycling event too. While the run itself is fun and addicting, they have 50 mile or 100km cycling events too for the cyclist. I have seen numerous cyclists on race morning and it was pretty cool. For the most part though, the intimate affair of these kinds of events showcase the needs of awareness. Proceeds from the Sharon's Ride/Walk/Ride for epilepsy goes to the local chapters for epilepsy research. It's pretty much a fundraiser but keeps people active with fun athletic events that keeps people active. Sharon's Ride/Walk/Cycle for Epilepsy is named for Sharon Rosenfield, a nurse and a teacher who was tragically killed in 1993 during a cross country bike ride. She was passionate about epilepsy and was an advocate of helmet safety. Honolulu's event is a part of a series of events throughout the year at different locations on the US mainland. Each year, Sharon's Ride/Walk/Run in Honolulu is on the last Sunday in January. As mentioned before, the start and finish line is at Kapiolani Community College. Race morning starts around 4am when cars start coming to fill parking stalls. Race usually starts around 6am or 7am. Prices are usually around $35-$50, depending on when you sign up for this event. I don't know how much the cycling event is, but I am just referring to the 5K or 10K events. Registration for these events are pretty much online, so they accept major credit cards. If you are starting to build and endurance fitness program and interested in running or walking, this event can surely help you see word this running thing can take you. 5 km can be the gateway to longer events and maybe you can do your first half marathon or marathon in a year from then. Who knows! Sky is the limit, as they say. The course is Walmart and the choirs volunteers were very much friendly and well supported anybody that was out there each year that they held the event. I myself love these intimate event just because it help me plan what I am going to do for a workout, instead of just doing my own thing and not being able to associate myself with racing here at Sharon's Walk run bike. If you are in the Honolulu area near the end of July, feel free to come over to this running events or cycling, if you prefer. I myself enjoyed doing the 10 km race every time I sign up for it. The course is self is mostly asphalt roads and they close the roads to traffic on a Sunday morning. Since this is Hawaii, you probably will need to wear sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. Best bet is to train accordingly and have a good time on race day. It was fun and I plan on doing it again. Recommended if you love to run and do in your age group. Even then, do this race just because you love to run anyway and compete anyway. It's all good! 5.0 stars for the overall experience and ambiance. 5.0 stars for the friendly volunteers and the race location. Run more! Support local! A

As published in the May 2014 print issue of Hawaii Sport Magazine:…read morehttp://issuu.com/hawaiisportmag/docs/hawaii_sport_may_2014_online "Sharon's Ride/Run" was started in 1996 by Dr. William Rosenfeld and Dr. Susan Lippman in St. Louis, Missouri. The event is a memorial to Sharon Rosenfeld, who was killed during a cross country bicycle ride in 1993. Sharon was a nurse and teacher, who cared deeply about epilepsy and epilepsy patients. Today, Sharon's Run/Ride is held across the nation in efforts to raise awareness for Epilepsy and to raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation. You may choose to walk 1 mile, run 5K/10K, ride 35km/75km/100km. Various distances makes this event fun and friendly to participants of all levels. There was even a Keiki (kids) bike safety course. I chose to run the 10K. The 10K course started at the walking path to the entrance to Diamond Head Crater across from Kapiolani Community College. The race route started along the walking path and went up to where the parking of Diamond Head Crater started, then came back down, followed along Kahala Avenue towards Waialae Country Club, left on Kealaolu Street for about a mile, then back down Kealaolu Street, back down Kahala Avenue, a right at Diamond Head Road and then to Kapiolani Community College where the finish line awaited. With the exception of the hill up towards Diamond Head Crater parking, the rest of the route was very flat. The event was held on an extremely nice and sunny day in late January. This was a casual, fun run (or ride, for some) with many generous volunteers setting up and at aid stations. I hope to participate in this event again in the future.

I found Natty Surf through a friend and when I googled them I was sold by Zorys all the 5 star…read morereviews on Google!! I was surprised there are no reviews here so I wanted to make sure to leave mine. I am a beginner surfer looking to level up to intermediate. My experience with Zory has been fantastic to far in helping me work towards my goals. Located in the NS zory is great at breaking down fundamentals not only on physical form but also safety and what to look for when independently practicing. I needed an instructor who doesn't just want to get me to catch a bunch of waves in 1 session. I needed one who can help me make surfing a regular exercise and hobby of mine. I'm so happy that I found Zory to coach me through it!

Was staying in the north shore and Natty's Surf hooked it up with a private lesson on short notice…read more Wish I could have spent my whole trip surfing with them.

A few months ago I had zero dives and little to no interest in doing anything underwater at all. I…read moremet Brian at the beginning of my scuba training and over the course of time developed trust in his skills and training capabilities. There's many options for dive schools but I highly recommend Oahu Scuba College to anyone looking for a place where they can grow their skills in an environment that's safe to make mistakes and learn from them. I ended up loving this hobby and that's 100% due to level of training I have received with "The Godfather!". Be a dollar sign somewhere else or gain proper training in a welcoming environment here. Thank you!!!!

Great little pool. Staff is super friendly and helpful. They are trying to add more hours so there…read moreare more times available.

Great pool, small but convenient. Never crowded. The staff is wonderful! The summer promises more…read moreavailability.

This was a very nice park situated on the shoreline offering stunning views. The water was not…read moreparticularly clean and was churned up. It did not make you want to go swimming in it. However it was a nice place to get some ocean breezes and watch the surfers which were further out, at the shoreline.

Very good park for picnics, barbeques, and all sorts of celebrations and hangouts. People are also…read morefriendly, and it's quite common to see bikers and runners stop by for a quick break. Trees are fun for all ages to climb, too. : ) However, the littering and trash all over is what lowers my rating. Everywhere you walk, you see some trash. I clean up the place a little each time I go, but the sheer size of the park and quantity of the pieces make it so daunting and demotivating. Hate to see such a pretty place be brought down by human mistakes. Bathrooms also aren't hygienic in the slightest and don't provide any soap whatsoever, but that's kinda to be expected of public parks.

Aloha, For this…read moremonth's dinner, we're going to switch it to the 3rd Saturday, June 16th, at 5:00 p.m. We're going to: Old Spaghetti Factory Aloha Tower Please RSVP to contact@honolulufrontrunners.org no later than Friday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. Rick Sloan Honolulu Frontrunners/FrontWalkers